Yard Manager

The Company At Legacy Scrap, we are committed to exceptional customer service, integrity, and ethical standards. We aim to exceed expectations by delivering reliable and efficient scrap solutions, fostering trust, and building lasting relationships. As we strive to become a prominent force in the scrap industry in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin, we are dedicated to creating partnerships with customers and scrap mills, offering value, reliable services, and competitive pricing. Legacy Scrap is dedicated to embodying our Core Values in all positions: Respect ● Excellence ●Trust ●Diversity and Inclusion ● Environmental Sustainability Position Title and Summary As the Yard Manager at Legacy Scrap, LLC, you will oversee daily yard operations and ensure safety, efficiency, productivity, and profitability. Working directly with senior management, you will be responsible for supervising employees, managing scrap purchasing and pricing, coordinating shipments, maintaining inventory, and monitoring operational performance. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of the scrap metal recycling industry, proven leadership skills, and the ability to make sound business decisions independently. This role requires a hands-on leader who owns daily operations, maintains accountability, and identifies opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability. Summary of Responsibilities Daily Operations & Leadership Oversee daily yard operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and productivity. Supervise employees, coordinate work schedules, assign daily tasks, and maintain accountability. Resolve day-to-day operational issues, customer concerns, and employee matters. Coordinate equipment utilization, maintenance needs, and yard workflow. Scrap Purchasing & Pricing Oversee scrap purchasing activities, material grading, and pricing accuracy. Monitor scrap metal markets and adjust purchasing prices within company guidelines. Maintain positive relationships with suppliers, customers, and commercial accounts. Identify opportunities to improve purchasing margins and material quality. Shipping, Logistics & Inventory Schedule inbound and outbound loads, coordinate transportation, and book mill shipments. Communicate with mills, brokers, trucking companies, and customers regarding shipments. Maintain accurate inventory records and monitor material flow. Ensure proper preparation, grading, weighing, and documentation of outbound materials. Reporting & Business Performance Prepare and review daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports. Track purchasing volumes, sales, inventory, production, and shipping activity. Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, profitability, and employee productivity. Provide senior management with regular updates on performance, operational issues, and business needs. Desired Qualifications / Knowledge / Critical Skills · 5+ years of experience in the scrap metal recycling industry preferred. · Strong mechanical troubleshooting abilities. · Previous supervisory or management experience in a scrap yard or similar industrial operation. · Strong knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal grades, purchasing, and processing. · Experience with scrap pricing, inventory management, shipping, and logistics. · Proficient with computers, spreadsheets, and operational reporting. · Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. · Ability to work independently, prioritize responsibilities, and make sound business decisions. · Dependable, easy to work with, and a team player. · Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required. · Capable of working effectively under pressure. · Commitment to learning and adhering to all procedures. Physical Demands / Environmental Factors In the course of fulfilling job responsibilities, the employee will routinely engage in seated activities, utilizing hand…

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