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YARD MANAGER
Position Overview
The Yard Manager oversees daily shredder yard operations, including production and maintenance teams, ensuring safety, efficiency, quality, and cost-effective performance. This role is responsible for meeting production goals, maintaining compliance with company policies, and supporting a high-performing industrial operation.
Responsibilities
- Lead hiring, training, scheduling, and supervision of yard employees involved in scrap receiving, sorting, processing, and loading/unloading.
- Train staff on safety procedures, equipment operation, and material identification.
- Enforce all safety policies and maintain a safe working environment for employees, vendors, and customers.
- Oversee production output, quality control, and operational efficiency.
- Manage P&L performance and support budgeting and cost control.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, productivity, quality, and retention.
- Conduct inventory counts and ensure accurate material tracking by grade.
- Manage performance reviews, goal setting, and HR coordination for staffing needs.
- Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs to reduce downtime.
- Conduct accident investigations and enforce corrective actions when needed.
- Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Experience & Qualifications
- 10+ years in metals recycling industry.
- 5+ years of shredder operations experience.
- Experience managing teams in an industrial environment.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred (business a plus).
Skills & Knowledge
- Knowledge of shredder yard equipment (cranes, loaders, forklifts, shears, balers).
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to prioritize, delegate, and manage multiple operational demands.
- Understanding of heavy equipment operations and maintenance.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced industrial setting.
- Strong commitment to safety and operational discipline.
- Comfortable working in all weather and industrial conditions.
- Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
JOB ID: 176805
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Gina Leposa