Non Ferrous Depot Manager Trainee

Are you a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to build a career in operations management?

EMR is looking for a motivated and driven Non-Ferrous Depot Manager Trainee to join our team! This opportunity offers comprehensive, hands-on training in all aspects of depot operations, from material processing and equipment operations to team leadership and daily business management. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, take ownership of your development, and grow into a leadership role, we want to hear from you!
What you'll do:

Operations Management & Leadership

Learn to oversee daily depot operations, ensuring employees, equipment and resources meet operational needs

Verify employee attendance and ensure adequate staffing across operational areas

Conduct routine yard walks to monitor equipment performance, employee productivity, material flow and safety

Supervise and support yard personnel, providing direction and ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently

Identify operational challenges, implement practical solutions and comply with EMR policies and procedures

Develop a working knowledge of yard equipment operations, basic maintenance, inspections, and troubleshooting

Material Processing & Inventory Management

Develop knowledge of ferrous and nonferrous materials, including identification, grading, processing and inventory

Monitor material movement, processing and storage; oversee shear operations and adjust as needed

Conduct inventory checks and maintain accurate records in Trade (T2)

Identify and manage material heaps, transfer quantities and reconcile discrepancies or negative balances

Understand depot classifications and correctly assign ferrous and nonferrous transactions

Transportation & Logistics

Review daily outbound truck schedules and monitor shipment progress

Coordinate additional trucks, address delays and forecast next-day transportation needs

Request and manage allocations for outbound shipments, distinguishing Gerdau, CMC and collected loads as applicable

Verify inbound and outbound tickets, shipment quantities, destinations and transportation documentation

Scale Operations & Material Inspection

Learn to independently operate truck and peddler scales and accurately process inbound and outbound loads

Verify weights, material grades, pricing and supporting paperwork; file records properly

Inspect incoming loads, identify contaminants, apply appropriate deductions and direct material to the correct yard location

Develop working knowledge of nonferrous materials purchased at the peddler scale and conduct monthly inventory counts

Financial Transactions & Customer Service

Process payment tickets, verify check payments and manage cash transactions accurately

Prepare, balance and reconcile cash drawers and safes each day

Create customer accounts and cash cards, verifying identification and account information

Review transaction records for accurate pricing, customer information, purchase orders, allocations, grades, heaps, weights, trucking and haulage

Provide courteous and professional service to customers, vendors and drivers

Safety & Compliance

Demonstrate and enforce EMR safety policies and procedures

Identify and promptly report hazards, equipment concerns and unsafe conditions

Monitor employee safety compliance and maintain an orderly working environment

Complete opening and closing procedures, including systems readiness and facility security

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Interest in developing a career in industrial operations management

Leadership potential, organizational skills and sound problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Preferred Skills and Competencies

Experience in metal recycling, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics or related industrial operations

Prior supervisory or team lead experience

Familiarity with inventory management, scale operations, material grading, processing or transportation coordination

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