Yard Manager

• Coordination and Supervision – Coordinate, manage, supervise and monitor the workings of the production in the yard. Direct and monitor Supervisors to accomplish goals of the production plan consistent with the established safety procedures. Acts as a liaison between department management/subordinate levels, as well as executive/department manager levels to inform personnel of communications, decisions, policies and all matters that affect their performance, attitudes and results.
• Management Operations Team – Maintain an active position on the entire organization’s management team along with the General Manager and Regional Marketing Director, developing, formulating and executing long and short-range planning, programs and objectives.
• Sales - Meets routinely with the Sales to forecast work requirements. Review new incoming orders daily. Have daily continuous interaction with the sales team. 
• Human Resources – Work with HR to hire, train, develop and evaluate staff. Delegate tasks and accountabilities. Establish work schedules. Supervise staff. Responsible for payroll time keeping and approval. Take corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policies and handbook. Ensures staffing is maintained at a sufficient level to meet production goals while controlling direct labor costs without undue reliance on overtime. Ensures compliance with current federal, state and local regulations. Consult with Human Resource as appropriate. 
• Financial – Review financial statements and data. Review and approve bills for payment for work incurred.  Utilize financial data to improve profitability. Participate with the management team in the preparation and control of operational budgets. Control inventory. Plan effective strategies for the financial well-being of the company.
• Ensures that Quality, Environmental, and Safety processes meet all Metalico and Governmental compliance standards
• Reviews sales contracts and ensures contract terms and conditions are met.
• Maintain close communication with maintenance manager to identify equipment conditions and repairs to assist in prioritizing the order of importance.
• Maintain good business contacts and favorable relations with current customers (scrap dealers, peddlers, and other suppliers) by regularly keeping in contact to assure meeting plant requirements for ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal.
• Gather and maintain appropriate information about the local market for raw material concerning cost trends, availability of supply, and competitor information.
• Employee may be assigned to special projects or may be required to perform other duties not listed above, which may vary from time to time as determined by management, to meet company needs.

• High School Diploma/GED, BS degree preferred in Business or related discipline. 
• A minimum of five (5) years of management experience. 
• Up to 3 years of experience in a scrap business or 10 years in a related field, preferably in sales. 
• Ability to identify, grade, and determine quality non-ferrous metals is required.
• Ability to identify, grade, and determine quality ferrous metals is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools including: Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Positive attitude, proactive, goal-oriented, self-starter, and ability to work with minimal supervision. 
• Very strong interpersonal skills that will lend to a strong sales acumen.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Dependable, flexible, and ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment.
• Organized and attention to detail is required.
• Ability to multi-task with excellent time management skills.
• Ability to accurately document information in files, reports or other forms of communication.
• This position requires regular communication with Metalico managers and executives.

• Frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• Specific vision includes close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Standing, sitting, walking, squatting, bending, lifting, reaching, and grasping.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and to handle other computer components.
• Lifts up to 10 pounds from the floor to waist level and able to carry such objects for at least 30 feet.
• Physically able to participate in sessions, presentations, and meetings.

• Inside work will be done in a climate controlled office.   
• Outside work in the Yard is where temperature and weather extremes may be encountered.
• Work can sometimes take place in an industrial environment, with noise, dust and fumes. 
• Noise level in the work environment can be moderate at times.

Metalico is a leading full-service, broadly diversified scrap metal recycler, principally operating in the Northeastern United States. Our scrap operations source, buy, process, and sell four distinct groups of commodity metals for use in the manufacture of new products: +We recycle scrap steel and iron, which is sold primarily to domestic mills and foundries. +We recycle non-ferrous metals, principally aluminum, copper, lead, and nickel-based steel and high temperature alloys. These products are sold to domestic manufacturers and, to a lesser extent, to the export markets. +We buy catalytic converters and recover platinum, palladium, and rhodium, known as Platinum Group Metals (PGM's). These precious metals are typically refined and reused by industry in emissions control devices. Metalico today employs 600 people in 27 operating locations across 6 states. Metalico is headquartered in Cranford, New Jersey.