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Whether it’s driving innovation within our industry, making the impossible possible for our customers, providing a safe, respectful workplace for employees or supporting our local communities, our purpose is clear. This leader oversees all yard, warehouse, and office activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations while driving continuous improvement, strong team performance, and exceptional customer service.

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Overview:
Consider joining Metal Exchange as the site Operations Manager in our Moulton, AL location. The Operations Manager is responsible for the full operational, safety, and personnel management of our scrap metal facility in Moulton, Alabama. This leader oversees all yard, warehouse, and office activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations while driving continuous improvement, strong team performance, and exceptional customer service. This role requires a hands-on, decisive leader with experience in scrap yard operations, logistics, manufacturing, or industrial environments. The ideal candidate brings strong operational discipline, a commitment to safety, and the ability to coach and develop a high-performing team. This is an on-site position located in Moulton, AL.

Responsibilities:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Operational Leadership & Facility Management<ul style="margin-top:0in"><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Oversees all day-to-day operations across the yard, warehouse, and office.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Ensures materials are received, sorted, processed, stored, and shipped safely and efficiently.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Maintains accurate inventory of scrap materials, including classification, grading, weighing, and documentation.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Monitors and improves operational processes to enhance throughput, reduce waste, and optimize material flow.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Ensures proper use, maintenance, and availability of equipment including forklifts, cranes, and heavy machinery.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Tracks and understand all inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring accuracy and timely communication.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Performs other duties as assigned</li></ul>Safety, Compliance & Risk Management<ul style="margin-top:0in"><li>Enforces all safety policies and procedures; ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Conducts regular safety inspections, audits, and corrective actions.</li><li>Leads safety training for all yard, warehouse, and office personnel.</li><li>Manages risk across operations, including physical position management and facility maintenance.</li></ul>Team Leadership & Development<ul style="margin-top:0in"><li>Leads, motivates, and develops staff across yard, warehouse, and office functions.</li><li>Oversees scheduling, staffing, performance management, and training.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Coaches team members and frontline leaders to build capability and ensure accountability.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Fosters a culture aligned with company values: Safety, Integrity, Caring, and Growth.</li></ul>Logistics, Dispatching & Vendor Coordination<ul style="margin-top:0in"><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Coordinates with logistics teams and transportation partners for inbound and outbound shipments.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Manages outside quotes, bids, and vendor relationships for materials and services.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Ensures timely preparation of materials for shipment and customer orders.</li></ul>Customer & Supplier Relations<ul style="margin-top:0in"><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Serves as a primary point of contact for customers visiting the yard or sourcing materials.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Builds and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, customers, and community partners.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Ensures a customer-focused, responsive environment.</li></ul>Financial & Reporting Responsibilities<ul style="margin-top:0in"><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Supports P&L oversight through cost control, productivity improvements, and operational efficiency.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Prepares daily, weekly, and monthly reports on inventory, shipments, safety, and staff performance.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Updates and presents spreadsheets and operational metrics to leadership.</li></ul>  

Qualifications:
Ideal Candidate Will Have: Education<ul style="margin-top:0in"><li style="margin-bottom:0in">High school diploma required; associate or bachelor’s degree in operations, engineering, or business preferred</li></ul>Experience<ul style="margin-top:0in"><li style="margin-bottom:0in">5+ years of experience in scrap yard, manufacturing, warehouse, or industrial operations, including leadership responsibility</li></ul>Other Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities<ul style="margin-top:0in"><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Strong understanding of scrap materials, recycling processes, and industry regulations</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Proven experience leading teams and developing talent</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Demonstrated ability to manage scrap yard financial operations and deliver accurate, data-driven performance metrics</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Knowledge of safety standards in industrial environments</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, and Word) and with inventory management systems</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Ability to operate and train others on heavy equipment and forklifts</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Ability to work in outdoor environments and varying weather conditions</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and assessment</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Must be authorized to work in the US, visa sponsorships are not available</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Must have regular attendance and work on-site in our Moulton, AL location</li></ul>  

About Us:
Perks of the Job<ul><li>Medical, dental and vision insurance</li><li>Disability and life insurance</li><li>401(k) with matching contribution</li><li>Generous allotment of paid vacation and paid holidays</li><li>Enterprise-wide winter break between Christmas and New Year’s holidays</li><li>Competitive wages plus performance-based bonus opportunities</li><li>Ongoing training and professional development</li><li>Ample opportunity for career growth and advancement</li><li>Paid time off for all new parents</li></ul>Why Our People Love Working Here<ul><li>Purpose-driven, friendly, open, and respectful culture</li><li>Highly engaged workforce – as indicated by best-in-class engagement scores</li><li>Shared core values of safety, integrity, caring and growth</li><li>Leaders committed to building more diverse, inclusive teams</li><li>On-Demand pay via DailyPay</li><li>Robust recognition and reward program</li><li>Community Impact opportunities including additional time off to volunteer and charitable match up to $250 per employee</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Employee discount program with hundreds of partner brands</li><li>Wellness incentive program</li><li>Regular employee celebrations and events</li></ul><h3>Who We Are</h3>Celebrating 50 years in 2024, MX Holdings is a global leader in the purchasing, processing, and manufacturing of non-ferrous metals, primarily Aluminum. Enabled by our breadth of experience and deep expertise, we are proud to deliver top-quality products and services to customers across our family of brands – including Metal Exchange and Pennex. But it’s not just what we do that sets us apart, it’s how we do it. Safety. Integrity. Caring. Growth. These core values are embodied by each member of our team; guiding every action we take and decision we make. Whether it’s driving innovation within our industry, making the impossible possible for our customers, providing a safe, respectful workplace for employees or supporting our local communities, our purpose is clear. We are dedicated to impacting our world in a positive way.  If you are a like-minded individual with a strong ability to problem solve, collaborate and effectively communicate, MX Holdings may be the perfect place for you to grow your career.  Our Commitment to Inclusion We welcome people of different backgrounds, abilities and perspectives. To ensure our business and culture continue to be inclusive of all people, we never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital status, veteran or disability status. MX Holdings and our family of companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. Additionally, all your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Should you have any questions or require special assistance completing your application, please email jobs@metalexchange.com. Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States and not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.  Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.  Confidentiality Agreement Required: Yes 

Posted Min Pay Rate:
USD $89,000.00/Yr.

Posted Max Pay Rate:
USD $113,000.00/Yr.

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