Operations Manager

At Didion Orf we are not just a team, we are a family of innovative and tenacious, doers. Our mission is to Do What is Right for a Better Tomorrow.  We have a great opportunity at our St. James yard.  

Duties/Responsibilities:
• Direct, supervise, lead and manage team to ensure operational efficiencies and excellent service to customers. 
• Responsible for scheduling staff to cover shifts and delegate tasks to ensure materials are prepped 
and ready for shipping schedule.
• Conduct employment interviews and work with HR to ensure departments are fully staffed.
• Ensure that each employee has the right training and skills for safe operation of equipment.
• Leads team in overall safety procedures and practices.
• Ensures production and quality KPIs are met.
• Ensures equipment repairs are reported accordingly to minimize downtime.
• Monitor and adhere to operations budget.
• Is the subject matter expert for Ferrous and Non Ferrous Operations.

Preferred Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree preferred. 
• 5+ years knowledge of ferrous and non ferrous metals and scrap yard management. 
• 5+ years production supervisory experience and customer service experience in a fast-paced 
environment required.
• Excellent knowledge of operations, leadership, analytical, communication and computer skills. 
• Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to a wide range of practical problems; deal with many 
variables and determine a specific course of action.
• Forklift, skid steer and material handler experience. 

At Didion Orf we offer: 

• Excellent work life balance
• Excellent benefits
• Flexible scheduling
• Excellent pay to match experience with operations management/industry knowledge with bonus opportunities