General Manager for Scrap Facility

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of a busy scrap recycling yard
• Manage employees and department managers across transportation, maintenance, ferrous, and non-ferrous operations
• Grade incoming scrap materials from peddlers and industrial customers
• Coordinate the flow of inbound and outbound material to keep operations running efficiently
• Oversee truck dispatching and transportation activity
• Work closely with maintenance to ensure equipment uptime and operational efficiency
• Ensure the yard, buildings, and grounds are maintained properly
• Enforce safety procedures and maintain a safe working environment
• Help improve productivity, organization, and overall yard performance
• Make recommendations to executive leadership regarding operations and improvements

• Strong scrap recycling industry experience required
• Knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap grading
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a scrap yard or industrial environment
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage employees and multiple departments in a fast-paced operation
• Experience with trucking, dispatching, equipment, and yard operations preferred
• Hands‑on leadership style with the ability to work in an industrial environment
• Strong safety mindset and understanding of operational compliance
• Stable work history and dependable attendance record