Operations Manager

ALTER TRADING • Clinton, IA

13d

About The Position

Alter Trading Company is seeking an experienced leader to manage its Clinton, Iowa facility. Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager, the Operations Manager is responsible for planning, maintenance, staffing, training, and operating the facility safely and efficiently. The role oversees ferrous and non-ferrous departments, supports customer relationships and transactions, supervises employees, and manages facility equipment, costs, budgets, and operating performance. The manager may also operate yard equipment and perform light equipment maintenance.

Requirements

• Five years of industry experience, including supervisory experience.
• Excellent open communication skills to build trust and confidence with employees at all levels, external vendors, and customers.
• Ability to travel occasionally to other facilities or customers as needed.
• Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the recycled metals (scrap metal) industry.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, management, or a related area.
• Background in non-ferrous and ferrous metals, shredders, supervisory or leadership roles, inventory management, equipment operation, or operations/team lead/manager positions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee staffing, training, maintenance, and facility operations to ensure safe and efficient functioning.
• Interact with commercial and peddler customers, including processing transactions and maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Oversee ferrous and non-ferrous departments.
• Supervise employees, including hiring, coaching, discipline, and termination as necessary.
• Grade and price scrap and issue customer payments as needed.
• Maintain company safety and environmental objectives and standards, including ISO and OSHA compliance requirements.
• Supervise building and equipment maintenance and identify replacement needs.
• Manage costs and expenditures and take action to meet or exceed budget targets for yard volume, net profit, and ROI.
• Prepare and monitor annual budgets and monthly operating reports.
• Operate yard equipment and perform light equipment maintenance.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned or directed.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company-paid disability insurance
• Health Savings Account with company match
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off in the first year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed