Operations Manager

Alter Trading Company is looking for a leader with experience in metal recycling who has the ability to inspire and motivate their team. This is a hands-on position that will require equipment operation. This position will start and end their day at our Sardis facility then travel to the Clarksdale facility.

Alter Trading is looking to hire the next manager for its Clarksdale, MS facility. Alter Trading Corporation, a 127+ year old company, with 70+ scrap metal processing facilities throughout the Midwest and Southern region. Alter is committed to our customers by being the best source of both ferrous and non-ferrous metal and by giving great customer service.

Under the direction of the Regional Operations Manager, responsible for all activities including planning, maintenance, staffing, training and operation associated with the safe and efficient functioning of the facility.

• Oversees ferrous, and non-ferrous departments
• Supervises employees including hiring, coaching, discipline, and terminations as necessary
• Interacts with customers on a regular basis including processing transactions.
• Ability to grade and price scrap; may issue payment to customers as needed
• Maintains excellent relationships with both commercial and peddler customers
• Maintains company safety and environmental objectives and standards; maintains ISO and OSHA compliance requirements
• Supervises building and equipment maintenance and replacement needs
• Manages cost and expenditures; takes action to meet or exceed budgeted targets for yard volume, net profit and ROI
• Prepares and monitors annual budgets and monthly operating reports
• Operates yard equipment, performs light equipment maintenance etc.
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned or directed.

Experience in the Recycled Metals (Scrap Metal) Industry, Strongly Preferred

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, management or other related area, preferred
• 5 years industry experience including supervisory experience.
• Must have excellent open communication style to carry out ongoing dialogues in a way that creates trust and confidence within all levels of the company as well as with external vendors and customers.
• Preferred Experience: Background in non-ferrous (NF) and ferrous metals, shredders, supervisory or leadership roles, inventory management, equipment operation, or operations/team lead/manager positions
• Ability to travel occasionally to other facilities or customers as needed. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license.

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Offered

• Company Paid Disability Insurance
• HSA w/ company match
• 401k w/ company match
• Paid Time Off in the First Year