Metal Recycling Facility Manager (Lynchburg, VA)

Are you a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? Do you have a passion for operations management and a commitment to safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction? Foss Recycling is seeking a motivated and experienced Facility Manager to oversee our Lynchburg, VA location.

About the Role

The Facility Manager ensures the safe and efficient operations of all facility departments, including scales, truck loading/unloading, customer service, and housekeeping. This working management role involves leading by example, actively participating in day-to-day operations, and driving success across production, inventory management, daily maintenance, and personnel performance.

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Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Oversight: Direct all facility operations, ensuring optimal efficiency and success in production, inventory accuracy, and profitability.
• Team Management: Supervise staff, including hiring, training, performance management, and fostering team development.
• Customer Service & Integrity: Ensure exceptional service and accurate material purchases on both ferrous and nonferrous scales.
• Quality Assurance: Verify that outbound materials meet both customer and company specifications.
• Safety & Cleanliness: Maintain a safe environment for employees, customers, and visitors while ensuring the facility, yard, and office are clean and organized.
• Equipment Maintenance: Oversee preventative and emergency maintenance of all facility equipment.
• Communication: Collaborate with the sales team to align material pricing and ensure timely shipping of materials.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operations management, preferably in a metal recycling or industrial environment.
• Strong leadership skills with a hands-on management style.
• Exceptional organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Commitment to safety standards and maintaining a clean work environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teams and customers while meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency in inventory management and production processes is a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Safety equipment provided
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Year round work

Ability to Relocate:

• Lynchburg, VA 24501: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $95,000