General Manager

Alter Trading is looking for a General Manager who is a Leader with direct Auto Shredder Experience in metal recycling who has the ability to inspire and motivate their team.

ABOUT BENEFITS FOR THE GENERAL MANAGER ROLE:

• Competitive Salary including the benefits listed below.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Offered
• Company Paid Disability Insurance
• HSA w/ company match
• 401k w/ company match
• Paid Time Off in the First Year
• Relocation Assistance provided for this position

ABOUT THE GENERAL MANAGER JOB:

Under the direction of the Regional Director of Operations, responsible for all activities including planning, maintenance, staffing, training and operation associated with the safe and efficient functioning of the Council Bluffs, IA facility which is located right over the river from Omaha, NE

• Oversees shredding, ferrous, non-ferrous and transportation departments
• Supervises employees including hiring, discipline, and terminations as necessary
• Interacts with customers on a regular basis
• Ability to grade and price scrap; may issue payment to customers as needed
• Maintains excellent relationships with both commercial and peddler customers
• 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, GENERAL MANAGER REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous experience in Shredder Operations is Required.
• 5 years industry experience including supervisory experience.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, management or other related area, preferred
• 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.
• Ability to travel occasionally to other facilities or customers as needed. Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license.

ABOUT US:

Alter Trading is looking to add to its Council Bluffs, IA team. Alter Trading Corporation, a 125 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.

Job Seekers with a background in Non Ferrous, NF, Ferrous, Metals, Shredders, Supervisory, lead, leadership, inventory, manager, operator, equipment, typically do well in this position.