Yard Manager

About Us:

EMR is one of the world’s leading metal recycling companies with a history spanning decades. At EMR, our employees are the heart and soul of our organization. We are committed to creating a workplace that prioritizes the well-being and safety of everyone. Our company provides a supportive and inclusive community where everyone's ideas and contributions are valued. We believe in teamwork and collaboration.

Our mission is to provide our customers with efficient and reliable metal recycling services while minimizing the environmental impact of our operations. EMR recycles ten million tons of material annually, everything from beverage cans to aircraft carriers. We work with a wide variety of metals including copper, aluminum, brass, and stainless steel and can recycle it into more than 200 different types of new sustainable raw materials.

EMR offers our team a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans with company match, wellbeing benefits, employee assistance program and more. Join us and be a part of a team that puts people first!

About the Opportunity:

In this role, you will be the face of EMR to local customers and help drive operational excellence. You will lead, develop and manage an experienced crew and oversee safety, receiving, production, inventory control, quality control and shipping of materials. You will bring an understanding of the importance of purchase, flow and storage of scrap inventory at this site.

No two days are the same, but the typical position responsibilities include:

• Work to create an excellent experience for customers and employees while minimizing costs and maximizing volume and margin at the facility
• Oversee preventative checks, maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities
• Ensure accuracy of stock through systems management
• Identify opportunities for operational improvements
• Oversee work product of third-party contractors
• Ensure compliance with city, county, state, and federal regulations
• Analyze data, set goals, make recommendations and perform other duties as directed by Supervisor
  
  

You might be the right fit if you have these skills:

• Management/supervisory experience of daily operations, especially in an industrial environment
• Hands-on experience operating equipment, machinery, or warehouse work
• Experience in the recycling or demolition industry, with knowledge of scrap metal commodities
• Ability to build and maintain working relationships
• Experience leading a team and committed to developing employees in job performance, safety and teamwork
  
  

Additional qualification for this role include:

• Excel skills, and the ability to learn our proprietary software
• PMP certification or similar accreditation
  
  

Minnesota Compensation and Benefits:

• Paid time off and company holidays
• Medical insurance
• HSA/FSA with employer contribution
• Dental insurance
• Employer paid vision insurance
• Employer paid life and disability insurance
• 401k with company match
  
  

EMR USA Metal Recycling provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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