Shredder Operations Manager

SA Recycling is seeking a highly skilled Shredder Operations Manager to lead our shredder facility in Phenix City. You will oversee the daily operations, maintenance, and safety of our scrap metal shredder and downstream processing equipment. The ideal candidate brings a strong mechanical background and proven leadership skills to drive safety, production efficiency, and equipment reliability.

SA Recycling offers professional growth opportunities, a lucrative compensation and bonus structure with a benefits package that includes full health care coverage including dental, vision, and disability plans; a 401k with a company match; paid vacations and holidays; and continuing education and developmental programs. With operations expanding across Georgia, we are actively seeking talented, motivated, and safety-conscious professionals to join our team. We offer opportunities for advancement, competitive benefits, and a dynamic work environment where you can make a real impact.

Salary is based upon experience.

Responsibilities:

• Operations Management: Direct daily shredder production to meet efficiency and volume targets


• Maintenance & Reliability: Oversee preventative maintenance and quick resolution of mechanical issues.


• Process Optimization: Identify operational bottlenecks and implement continuous improvement strategies.


• Safety Leadership: Enforce strict safety protocols to maintain a zero-injury work environment.


• Team Guidance: Train, mentor, and schedule crew members for optimal performance

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience managing, operating, or maintaining scrap metal shredders.


• Technical Skills: Strong mechanical background with advanced troubleshooting abilities


• System Knowledge: Proven experience with downstream equipment and processing systems


• Industry Background: Prior experience in the scrap metal recycling industry is highly preferred


• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to manage, lead, and develop a high-performing operations team


• Must complete pre employment physical and Drug screen 


• Must pass background and credit check


• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) is a plus.


• Willingness to work in both office and outdoor yard environments in varying weather conditions.

Physical Requirements:

• Work Environment: Office and Scrap metal yard


• Equipment & Tools: Office equipment, general tools, and training with mobile equipment


• Physical Demand Level:  Moderate


• Work Capacity: Lifting & carrying 35lb loads, head turning, bending.


• Sensory Demands: Hearing, vision, smell, touch and taste


• Hand Movements: Repetitive motions, typing

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role within a growing industry, please complete application and submit your resume. www.sarecycling.com/company/careers/   and click Join our team in the menu tab

Job Expectations
Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedure

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. All US applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

An offer of employment by SA Recycling is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen, physical exam, and background check with a credit check (if position specified). 

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