Plant Manager

Radius Recycling•Lithonia, GA

About The Position

The Plant Manager focuses on improving the overall operational effectiveness and efficiency of assigned facilities. The role oversees health, safety, and environmental compliance; quality control; accurate material inventories; inter-yard material transportation; production quotas in coordination with the Commercial Group; and continuous improvement. The position also manages Production and Maintenance Superintendents and Supervisors and reports directly to the General Manager. Its primary goal is excellence in facility management by delivering a high-quality product safely, effectively, and efficiently. The position supports health and safety programs in coordination with regional safety personnel, ensures environmental compliance, monitors compliance across assigned locations, and directs corrective action after incidents. It oversees operations and maintenance across departments, reviews maintenance procedures and records, analyzes operational data, forecasts and maintains production levels, and evaluates transportation and other subcontractors. It monitors equipment needs, coordinates material purchasing and transfers, maintains inventory and internal controls, and administers a documented quality-control program. The Plant Manager operates facilities within established operating and capital expenditure budgets, recommends capital expenditures, identifies training needs, ensures production reporting is used, and manages personnel and related human-resources processes. The role also supports the company’s internal control process, communicates operational problems or policy violations, and performs special projects as assigned. Workload is cyclical and often reactive, with substantial time pressure and regular overtime. Weekend, weekday, and holiday work may be required. The role involves working in active metal recycling yards, walking and climbing over uneven surfaces, occasional exposure to inclement weather, and required travel to customers and other company locations.

Requirements

At least 5 years of previous experience in steel scrap yard operations; the posting specifies a minimum range of 5–10 years.
Familiarity with physical operations and personnel in steel scrap yards.
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive an automobile.
Knowledge of operations, leadership, analytical and organizational skills, good communication and mathematical skills, and intermediate computer competency.
Ability to apply logical thinking to practical problems, manage many variables, and determine a specific course of action.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, up to 6 hours per day, and move around a steel scrap yard.
Ability to communicate professionally by phone, email, and in person with internal personnel and business contacts.
U.S. applicants must be at least 18 years old; Canada applicants must be at least 16 years old.
U.S. employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen and background check.
New U.S. non-union hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred; coursework in business or operations management is helpful.
Project management experience or specialized knowledge.

Responsibilities

Support facility health and safety efforts in coordination with Regional Safety Engineers and monitor health and safety programs.
Ensure environmental compliance with company, federal, and state policies in coordination with regional environmental personnel.
Provide a safe environment for employees, customers, and visitors; direct corrective action following incidents or accidents.
Monitor health, safety, and environmental compliance at assigned locations and report deficiencies or issues to relevant regional and general management personnel.
Investigate, validate, test, and analyze operational data for accuracy.
Oversee operations and maintenance across all departments and review maintenance procedures and production-equipment records.
Forecast monthly production with Department Superintendents and the Commercial Group, and ensure negotiated production levels and facility goals are met.
Assess the effectiveness of transportation and other subcontractors.
Lead continuous improvement for the facility.
Monitor equipment needs and availability.
Coordinate with Commercial and Transportation Departments to meet material purchase quotas and ensure timely material transfers or shipments.
Maintain accurate material inventories and comply with internal and SOX controls in coordination with the regional financial group.
Monitor yard inventories and ensure off-grade or off-spec materials are discussed with a supervisor before shipment.
Ensure finished goods are stored in compliance with internal controls.
Implement and maintain a documented quality-control program in collaboration with Commercial and Sales departments, using internal and customer material specifications.
Operate facilities within established operating and capital expenditure budgets and recommend yearly capital expenditures.
Identify and lead necessary personnel training and ensure production departments have and use proper reporting.
Manage personnel by establishing an appropriate management structure and following HR guidelines for status changes, salary changes, goal setting, reviews, evaluations, and payroll issues.
Support the company’s internal control process, comply with and communicate defined controls, and suggest improvements to policies, procedures, and controls.
Communicate operational problems, code-of-conduct noncompliance, policy violations, or illegal actions upward.
Perform other special projects as assigned.