General Manager

Are you ambitious, strive for excellence, have a desire to be the best, and have a competitive nature? If so, SA Recycling has the opportunity for you. We are seeking individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset to join our team as a General Manager (GM), Poplar Bluff, MO. You will be expected to achieve positive results in all departments, including Commercial Sales, Safety, Environmental, Operations, and Transportation. Ferrous and nonferrous processing experience are required in this position.

SA Recycling offers professional growth opportunities, a lucrative compensation and bonus structure with a benefits package that includes full health care coverage including dental, vision, and disability plans; a 401k with a company match; paid vacations and holidays; and continuing education and developmental programs. Salary is based upon experience.

Responsibilities of a General Manager:

- Champion a positive and safe work environment for all employees, customers, suppliers, and vendors.

- Ensure all customer and SA Recycling service level agreements, expectations, quality, and production standards are met.

- Drive growth by identifying new opportunities with existing customers, adding new customers, and by optimizing operations to upgrade materials.

- Review and lead analyses of activities, costs, operations, sales, scheduling, forecast data and conditions to determine progress toward stated goals and objectives while ensuring effective customer relations are cultivated and maintained.

- Responsible for the profitability of the facility and improvements to gross margin by understanding processes, systems, equipment, and techniques necessary for optimum production and efficiencies; become proficient with operations and sales methods; evaluate production metrics; identify problem areas; develop resolutions; and communicate and implement solutions.

- Responsible for the safety and security of the employees, facility, materials, and equipment, as well as identifying and implementing the appropriate training and certifications for all employees.

- Responsible for compliance with all federal, state, local and SA Recycling environmental, health and safety policies, rules and regulations.

- Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications for a General Manager:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field; or equivalent work experience.

- NF processing and production experience required.

- 5 years of progressively responsible management experience in leading fast paced and diverse operations.

- Experience managing a unionized workforce preferred.

- Strong financial management skills/background with P&L responsibilities.

- Advanced organizational and problem-solving skills with a results-oriented mentality.

- Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to communicate effectively, interact with customers and suppliers, ability to manage and motivate employees, and promote a strong company culture centered on safety and quality.

- Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) a plus.

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

An offer of employment by SA Recycling is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen, physical exam, and background check with a credit check (if position specified).

All US applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Physical Requirements

- Work Environment: Office and Scrap metal yard

- Equipment & Tools: Office equipment, general tools, and training with mobile equipment

- Physical Demand Level: Light to Moderate,

- Work Capacity: Lifting & carrying 35lb loads, head turning, bending.

- Sensory Demands: Hearing, vision, smell, touch and taste

- Hand Movements: Repetitive motions, typing

Equal Opportunity Employer

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