Alter Trading Company is looking for a Leader with experience in metal recycling who has the ability to inspire and motivate their team. This position will support both the Portage and Waupun locations.
ABOUT US:
Alter Trading is looking to hire the next manager for lead its Portage and Waupun, WI facilities. Alter Trading Corporation, a 127+ year old company, with 70+ scrap metal processing facilities throughout the Midwest and Southern region. Alter is committed to our customers by being the best source of both ferrous and non-ferrous metal and by giving great customer service.
ABOUT THE JOB:
Under the direction of the Regional Operations Manager, responsible for all activities including planning, maintenance, staffing, training and operation associated with the safe and efficient functioning of each facility.
- Interacts with customers on a regular basis including processing transactions to maintain excellent relationships with both commercial and peddler customers.
- Oversees ferrous, and non-ferrous departments
- Supervises employees including hiring, coaching, discipline, and terminations as necessary
- Ability to grade and price scrap; may issue payment to customers as needed
- Maintains company safety and environmental objectives and standards; maintains ISO and OSHA compliance requirements
- Supervises building and equipment maintenance and replacement needs
- Manages cost and expenditures; takes action to meet or exceed budgeted targets for yard volume, net profit and ROI
- Prepares and monitors annual budgets and monthly operating reports
- Operates yard equipment, performs light equipment maintenance etc.
- Performs other responsibilities as assigned or directed.
ABOUT YOU:
- Experience in the Recycled Metals (Scrap Metal) Industry, Strongly Preferred
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, management or other related area, preferred
- 5 years industry experience including supervisory experience.
- Must have excellent open communication style to carry out ongoing dialogues in a way that creates trust and confidence within all levels of the company as well as with external vendors and customers.
- Preferred Experience: Background in non-ferrous (NF) and ferrous metals, shredders, supervisory or leadership roles, inventory management, equipment operation, or operations/team lead/manager positions
- Ability to travel occasionally to other facilities or customers as needed. Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license.
ABOUT BENEFITS:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Offered
- Company Paid Disability Insurance
- HSA w/ company match
- 401k w/ company match
- Paid Time Off in the First Year
Skills Required
- Five years of industry experience, including supervisory experience
- Valid driver's license
- Experience in the recycled metals or scrap metal industry
- Associate or bachelor's degree in business, accounting, management, or a related field
- Experience with non-ferrous and ferrous metals, shredders, inventory management, equipment operation, or operations leadership
- Excellent open communication skills with employees, vendors, and customers
What We Do
Alter Trading Corporation is one of the nation's leading scrap metal recyclers and brokers, with processing centers and offices throughout the central United States. Alter has a reputation for innovation in the scrap metal industry. Our processing facilities are state-of-the-art. We're one of the largest recyclers of ferrous and non-ferrous metals in the country serving industrial clients and salvage operations of every kind. Alter continues to develop new and expanded services and capabilities to meet the changing needs of its clients and the marketplace.
