American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned company and recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 125 sites and 4000 employees worldwide. We have continued to prosper for the last eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers.

Become part of team AIM, a growing team with an entrepreneurial spirit who has over the years evolved into a successful and multifaceted company with business divisions that include metal recycling, decommissioning and demolition, auto-parts sales and recycling, manufacturing of solder assemblies, construction waste recycling, and production of customized industrial and mining products.

We take pride in doing good things for the environment to help create a greener, more sustainable future for all.

It’s simple; we do it right. We AIM for excellence

Reporting into the Operations Manager, Non-Ferrous Manager’s primary functions are to receive and purchase nonferrous scrap brought to the facility, sort and process the nonferrous scrap to meet industry and customer specifications, and to ship materials to customers.  

Essential Duties:

• Managing day-to-day operations of the non-ferrous department.
• Adjusting process to meet production demands, improve inefficiencies, and meet shipping obligations.
• Assuring that perpetual inventory remains accurate throughout the month and physically verify it on a period basis, in accordance with company standards.
• Conducting regular inspections across the department and safeguard corrective actions are implemented to ensure that the department operates as intended, in accordance with operational, environmental, and safety standards.
• Leading and oversee the preparation, quality, and shipment of prepared non-ferrous metal products per industry, company, and customer specifications.
• Working with the transportation and commercial teams to ensure that delivery deadlines are met.
• Leading and overseeing the receipt of non-ferrous scrap metal and raw material.
• Assure proper grading, inspection, and pricing processes are always being followed.
• Communicate with the commercial team when received materials are not in conformance with specifications.
• Assure that all scrap suppliers experience superior customer service.
• Run a cost-effective operations strategy that ensures industry-leading safety and environmental practices across the non-ferrous team.
• Lead the implementation of all Environmental Health and Safety Programs to ensure that tasks are always being done safely, environmentally responsible, and efficiently.
• Coach, Develop and otherwise manage employees, including taking disciplinary steps as needed.
• Various other tasks will be required and assigned as needed for the continuous flow of operations at the yard.

Job Knowledge, Skill and Ability Preferences

• Must have working knowledge of Non – Ferrous metals
• Must have strong sales skills and strive to develop long-term customer relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, telephone etiquette and computer knowledge.
• Must be able to negotiate prices, service and terms with both customers and carriers.
• Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Must display strong motivation and resourcefulness; be self-motivated.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Willing to work different shifts and travel up to 25% of the time.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Education/Experience:   

• 3 - 5 years of experience preferred. Management experience in heavy industrial or manufacturing environments, recycling, and the metal industry is preferred.

What we offer: 

• Competitive salaries commensurate with experience and qualifications ($100,000+)
• Group benefits: full medical, dental and vision insurance and 401k
• Additional training
• Great working environment