Non-Ferrous Operations Manager - Metal Recycling - Base Salary to 100k/year - Tampa, FL
Our client, a global metal recycling and processing organization, is seeking a Non-Ferrous Operations Manager to oversee yard operations focused on the receiving, grading, processing, and shipment of non-ferrous metals.
This role is responsible for leading daily operations within a high-volume scrap yard environment, including team leadership, inventory control, material inspection, and compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
Responsibilities:
Manage day-to-day operations of the non-ferrous department, including material receiving, sorting, grading, processing, and outbound shipments
Oversee inspection and grading of non-ferrous materials (including copper, aluminum, brass, stainless steel, and alloys) to ensure accurate pricing and classification
Maintain accurate inventory tracking of incoming and processed materials using yard management or scale systems
Lead, train, and supervise yard personnel, including equipment operators and labor staff
Enforce compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company safety standards across all operations
Coordinate logistics for inbound and outbound material movement, including trucks and containers
Operate and oversee use of processing equipment such as balers, shears, shredders, and material handlers
Maintain yard organization, cleanliness, and operational efficiency
Qualifications:
3+ years of experience managing non-ferrous scrap operations within a recycling or metals environment
Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish with employees, drivers, and vendors in a yard/operations environment required
Hands-on knowledge of non-ferrous metals, including grading, pricing, and material identification (copper, aluminum, brass, etc.)
Experience supervising yard personnel in a scrap, recycling, or similar industrial environment
Experience enforcing OSHA and environmental compliance standards in an operations setting
Experience operating or overseeing operation of scrap processing equipment (balers, shears, shredders, or similar)
Compensation:
Base salary in the 90k - 100k/year range, plus bonus potential