Manager in Training (MIT)
About The Position
Throughout the program, you will rotate through and master the following areas: Non-Ferrous Operations: Learning the specifics of identifying, sorting, and processing non-ferrous metals. Yard Operations & Organization: Mastering the standards for organizing materials to maximize space and ensure safe, efficient workflows. Bailer Operations: Gaining technical proficiency in operating and maintaining essential processing equipment. Shipping & Receiving: Managing the flow of materials into and out of the facility, ensuring accurate documentation and logistics. Purchasing & Supplier Relations: Visiting supplier sites to view scrap, negotiating pricing based on current metal market trends, and providing elite customer service. Administrative & Financial Duties: Learning to manage P&L statements, supervise labor code compliance, and perform essential office functions. Key Learning Objectives As you progress toward a management role, you will be trained to: Promote Safety: Lead daily tailgates, perform safety conversations, and conduct monthly inspections to ensure a zero-incident environment. Drive Profitability: Identify opportunities to create efficient operations, reduce costs, and manage inventory levels effectively. Lead Teams: Understand how to train staff on company policies and gain the support of the workforce through strong interpersonal skills.
Requirements
- Employees in this position prior to April 2014 are presumed to be qualified and are "grandfathered" into their positions.
- Must pass a medical physical and drug testMust pass a background check and credit check
- Ability to: communicate with others effectively
- Ability to: understand direction (written or oral) and use basic math skills as the job demands
- An understanding of the metal market well enough to negotiate pricing, delivery process, and production demands
- Possess interpersonal skills to gain support of workforce and clientele when conducting business
Nice To Haves
- Preferred – high school diploma or GED and/or foreign education acceptable
- Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) language skills a plus
Responsibilities
- Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.
- Learning the specifics of identifying, sorting, and processing non-ferrous metals.
- Mastering the standards for organizing materials to maximize space and ensure safe, efficient workflows.
- Gaining technical proficiency in operating and maintaining essential processing equipment.
- Managing the flow of materials into and out of the facility, ensuring accurate documentation and logistics.
- Visiting supplier sites to view scrap, negotiating pricing based on current metal market trends, and providing elite customer service.
- Learning to manage P&L statements, supervise labor code compliance, and perform essential office functions.
- Lead daily tailgates, perform safety conversations, and conduct monthly inspections to ensure a zero-incident environment.
- Identify opportunities to create efficient operations, reduce costs, and manage inventory levels effectively.
- Understand how to train staff on company policies and gain the support of the workforce through strong interpersonal skills.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
