Plant Manager at Shapiro Sales Company in Decatur, Alabama

Job Description:

The Plant Manager will coordinate and oversee all daily operations of our St. Louis 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