Maintenance operations manager recycling

A privately held Metals Recycling Company seeks a Maintenance & Operations Manager to oversee the production, equipment, and staff of the recycling facility in the Midwest. This individual will play a key leadership role in ensuring operational efficiency, equipment reliability, and high-quality output across multiple processing lines.

Responsibilities:

• Direct daily shredder and processing operations to achieve production goals.
• Lead and mentor a team of 10+ employees, fostering a safe, efficient, and high-performing work environment.
• Oversee fleet and fixed-asset maintenance, ensuring maximum uptime and compliance with safety standards.
• Manage inventory accuracy and product quality, from raw intake through finished materials.
• Develop and implement a preventative maintenance program, along with a work order system to streamline repairs and scheduling.
• Establish and manage inventory systems for wear parts and spare parts, ensuring availability and cost control.
• Coordinate maintenance and operational support across shearing and baling operations.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years proven leadership experience in metals recycling
• Strong technical knowledge of large-scale scrap metal processing equipment
• Demonstrated success in managing teams, production targets, and maintenance programs
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to balance production and maintenance priorities

For more information, please contact:
Kate DiMatteo
Direct: (610)421-1231
Email: [email protected]
**Visit for more Metal Recycling Industry Openings**

Keywords: Metal Recycling, Scrap Yard, Scrap Metal, Recycling Facility, Heavy Mobile Equipment Maintenance, Plant Equipment Maintenance, Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Manager, Yard Manager, General Manager, Operations Manager, Plant Manager, Shear, Baler, Material Handlers, Scrap Yard Operations, Ferrous, Nonferrous, Scrap Metal Processing

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: On the road