Assistant Scrap Buying Manager

Responsibilities: An Assistant Scrap Manager oversees the entire scrap handling process, from collection and processing to sale and recycling. They assist managing buying, inventory, ensure compliance with regulations, optimize revenue, and maintain relationships with vendors and customers. Specific duties include overseeing yard operations, supervising staff, maintaining equipment, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met. The Assistant Scrap Manager supervises and directs the work activities of all Yard personnel involved in the receiving, sorting, and handling of scrap metal. This position provides leadership and direction in loading and unloading techniques, receiving procedures, yard organization, inventory handling and control, and the promotion of a safe working environment. This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends, as required. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. We are closed most weekends, however due to demand some Saturdays work may be scheduled. The Assistant Scrap Manager reports directly to the owners and Scrap Manager. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: · Oversight of Buying Operations tracking, sorting and counting incoming scrap & cores · Vendor Management: Negotiate prices, build relationships and communicate company announcements / buying prices · Safety Compliance: Practice Proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment · Maintain communication with other facilities, drivers, owners and officers · Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, acts, or injuries to the owners · Meet or exceed facility housekeeping expectations · Ensure proper personnel administration · Prepare and send specific daily reports to the Accounting Office · Material inventory and management Job Skills: · Must have 5 or more years of experience with Non-Ferrous and Ferrous scrap buying · Inventory Management · Good verbal and written communication skills · Possess strong interpersonal skills · Mathematical skills · Advanced knowledge of MS Office and Windows · Must be able to produce results while working unsupervised · Must have the ability to handle multiple projects at one time · Scale knowledge required · Purchase scrap metal materials in accordance with current market conditions based upon pricing standards/models established by company policies · Full responsibility of internal and external customer service relating to ferrous and non-ferrous business under their oversight · Maintain knowledge of federal, state, and local environment regulations in order to purchase materials in compliance · Enforce compliance of safety policies and Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) regulations · Perform site tests as required by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Qualifications: · HS Diploma or GED required. College degree preferred. · Five years of experience of Non-Ferrous and Ferrous scrap buying · Work related experience required Compensation is commiserate upon experience, education, and skill-set. Salary requirements should be stated on application / resume, if interested. Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year Work Location: In person

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