Operations Manager

Azcon Metals is seeking an Operations Manager at our Duluth, MN scrap yard location. Responsible to oversee daily production, safety, efficiency, and profitability, managing intake (weighing, sorting, grading), processing, inventory, equipment maintenance, staff, customer/vendor relations, and compliance with environmental/safety rules (OSHA, EPA), ensuring smooth flow from material arrival to shipment. Key duties involve strong leadership, problem-solving in a fast-paced environment, and balancing financial goals with operational excellence in a heavy industrial setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Production & Workflow: Direct all phases from material intake (weighing, grading) to processing/cutting and shipment.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce strict safety protocols (OSHA, EPA), manage hazardous materials (like radioactive items), and ensure environmental standards are met, sometimes with specialized detection/storage.
• Asset & Equipment Management: Oversee maintenance and efficient use of heavy machinery (forklifts, loaders, shears) and facility upkeep.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, train, schedule, and manage staff, fostering teamwork and high performance.
• Customer & Vendor Relations: Build relationships, resolve issues, and negotiate terms with suppliers and customers.
• Financial Oversight: Control costs and ensure profitability.
• Inventory Control: Manage accurate tracking and storage of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: Proven experience in scrap metal, recycling, or heavy industrial operations.
• Leadership: Strong, decisive leadership with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Technical: Familiarity with scrap grading, processing methods, computer systems (scale software), and heavy equipment operation.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to multitask, manage changing priorities, and resolve unexpected issues.
• Education: High school diploma required; Bachelor's in Business/Engineering often preferred.

Work Environment

• Fast-paced, demanding, and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Requires constant focus and high energy.

Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Operations Manager to lead our operational teams and drive business success. In this pivotal role, you will oversee daily operations, develop and implement effective strategies, and ensure seamless processes across departments. Your leadership will inspire teams to achieve excellence, optimize productivity, and foster continuous improvement. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape operational excellence and contribute significantly to the growth of our organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple operational teams, ensuring alignment with company goals and standards.
• Develop strategic plans to improve operational efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
• Oversee business development initiatives to expand market presence and increase sales opportunities.
• Manage profit and loss statements, analyzing financial data to make informed decisions that enhance financial health.
• Supervise project management efforts, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget parameters.
• Implement process improvements to streamline workflows, reduce costs, and enhance service quality.
• Foster a culture of leadership, accountability, and continuous learning among staff members.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience with a strong track record of supervising teams effectively.
• Expertise in strategic planning with the ability to translate vision into actionable objectives.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the capacity to motivate and develop staff at all levels.
• Solid understanding of profit & loss management and financial analysis.
• Experience in business development, sales strategies, and project management.
• Skilled in process improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma is a plus.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships internally and externally. Join us as an Operations Manager where your leadership will shape our future! We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that encourages innovation, growth, and success for all team members. This role is integral in driving operational excellence while supporting our mission to deliver outstanding results across all facets of the business.

Pay: $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person