Plant Manager

The Plant Manager will coordinate and oversee all daily operations of our Decatur plant and employees. This professional multitasker will coordinate the plant’s operational processes to ensure compliance with company objectives, quality systems, and customer expectations.

The ideal candidate will be detail oriented and able to lead a team, serving as the direct connection between plant workers and the Shapiro team. This person must be dedicated to achieving operational excellence and have a genuine interest in helping the company thrive.

Join the Shapiro Mission

Shapiro is not your typical recycling company. Our work goes far beyond metal recycling. With a strong focus on sustainability, we’re bringing our partners into the future of smart manufacturing and building a better world for everyone.

After more than 100 years in this business, we’re operating more like a startup than ever, fostering innovation among our team of 140 and counting. Shapiro’s strategic buyers, sales leaders, mechanics, drivers, process engineers, and sustainability superheroes all play an essential role in transforming our industry and the world.

What You’ll Do at Shapiro

• Manage the daily operations schedule to set-up plant according to current schedule needs
• Verify all paperwork for both inbound and outbound loads
• Responsible for accurate and reliable physical inventory records
• Oversee preventative maintenance and calibration of the plant equipment
• Maintain focus on meeting plant goals in safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and cost
• Ensure that proper training with documentation is executed
• Review key metrics and recommend any changes or improvements
• Understand, follow, and enforce all established policies, procedures, and recognized practices
• Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus

Benefits

• Quarterly Bonus
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• AD&D and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) and 401(k) Company Match
• Paid Sick and Personal Time
• Paid Holidays
• Annual Clothing Allowance Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Need to Have

• 5 years of managerial experience
• Must be able to demonstrate solid leadership skills and lead by example
• Knowledge of the day-to-day operations of a manufacturing plant or facility
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate internally and externally
• Proven planning and organization skills
• Driven by innovation, performance, and quality

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of metals
• Experience in the recycling or sustainability industry