Recycling Operations NF Manager

Location:

PNE Auburn, 522 Washington St N, Auburn, ME 04210, USA

The NF Processing Manager (RONFM) reports to the General Manager and leads the nonferrous (NF) receiving, processing, and shipping operations. The role focuses on safety, operational excellence, equipment reliability, inventory management, and personnel leadership.

• Ensure compliance with company Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations and OSHA requirements.
• Develop and maintain NF Standard Operating Procedures and safety training programs.
• Direct daily NF operations, equipment scheduling, and personnel coordination to support purchasing, processing, and loading activities.
• Maintain and improve the physical layout of NF production areas to optimize workflow and storage.
• Inspect equipment, submit maintenance work orders, and manage purchase orders to sustain operational performance.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, conduct monthly physical counts, and collaborate with commercial operations to reduce carrying costs.
• Recruit, supervise, and evaluate NF staff, ensuring compliance with HR policies and union agreements.
• Support the company's Internal Control program and communicate operational concerns to senior management.
• Execute special projects as directed and respond to emerging safety or process improvement opportunities.

• High School Diploma or equivalent; minimum 5 years of experience in the metal recycling industry.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Strong knowledge of NF material grading, safety practices, and process improvement techniques.
• Superior communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Experience in supervising personnel and preparing job descriptions is a plus.
• Capacity to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and work in variable outdoor conditions.

Radius Recycling is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All U.S. and Canadian applicants, including those who have recently immigrated, must be 18 (U.S.) or 16 (Canada) years of age to apply. Radius Recycling participates in E-Verify for all U.S. new hires and requires a satisfactory background and drug screen. All new hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement. All offers of employment are contingent upon a post‑offer drug screen and background check.

Our workplace is free of discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, disability status, national origin, veteran status, age, and other protected categories under federal or state law.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Radius Recycling does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, disability status, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, age, prior industrial injury, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status under local, state or federal law.