Assistant Facility Manager

Alter Trading Corp•Rockford, IL
•$65,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Alter Trading is looking for an Assistant Facility Manager to join its team in Rockford, IL. The goal of this position is to develop future leaders in the company’s operations. This position will teach candidates to manage and oversee all operations at a metal recycling processing facility through a hands-on approach. Under the direction of the Facility Manager, the Assistant Facility Manager is responsible for learning all activities including planning, maintenance, staffing, training, and operation associated with the safe and efficient functioning of the facility.

Requirements

  • Must be able to provide strong leadership, communication, and the ability to develop and maintain interpersonal relationships both internally and externally.
  • Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and various hours depending on company demands.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous leadership experience in a metal recycling company or related industry is strongly preferred.
  • Bachelor’s Degree

Responsibilities

  • Supervise employees and schedule work in yard and on road jobs on a daily basis.
  • Operate and/or oversee scale and daily purchases.
  • Schedule and organize pick-up of incoming loads; order outbound shipments and/or schedule and dispatch contract carriers, as required to support production schedule.
  • Review sales orders and production to ensure all scheduled orders are filled.
  • Monitor quality of incoming material, processing and packaging, to ensure customer specifications are met.
  • Maintain daily inventory and position report; input industrial move tickets into SAI system.
  • Complete month-end reports for all yard functions, including Scrap Projection Report on inventory available to sell; create monthly forecast for yard sales.
  • Operate equipment to assist in yard functions as well as future training.
  • Help drive a culture of safety throughout the yard.
  • Learn the business and the industry.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Offered
  • Company Paid Disability Insurance
  • HSA w/ company match
  • 401k w/ company match
  • Paid Time Off in the First Year
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