Assistant General Manager

Job description

Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Assistant General Manager plays a critical leadership role within a high‑volume metals recycling and processing environment. This position supports and drives the day‑to‑day operational performance of the yard, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations across all production, logistics, and quality functions. You will help maintain strict adherence to industry regulations, including environmental, state, and federal requirements, while promoting a safety‑first culture aligned with American Iron & Metal’s policies and sustainability commitments. Further, you will work alongside leadership to streamline processes, support continuous improvement, and drive the profitability and long‑term growth of the operation. What You’re Responsible For Operational Leadership & Productivity Assisting in achieving yard, production, and processing goals by executing operational plans that align with company strategy. Coordinating daily workflow across receiving, processing, shipping, and equipment operation to ensure maximum throughput and minimum downtime. Ensuring all employees understand their responsibilities and delegated tasks, and provide hands‑on support to keep operations flowing. Team Leadership, Coaching & Culture Communicating operational priorities clearly to supervisors, operators, and support teams; ensure alignment between shifts and departments. Providing coaching, performance feedback, and mentorship to employees at all levels, helping develop strong, capable teams. Addressing concerns, resolve operational conflicts, and maintain a positive, productive work environment. Quality, Compliance & Safety Upholding strict quality control standards for incoming materials, processed metals, and outbound shipments. Ensuring compliance with all state, federal, and environmental regulations, as well as company EHS and sustainability policies. Collaborating with EHS and HR on incident reporting, investigations, corrective actions, and disciplinary measures when necessary. Operational Planning & Reporting Supporting scheduling, resource planning, and equipment allocation to meet production needs and reduce bottlenecks. Assisting in maintaining accurate timekeeping and personnel records in collaboration with HR and EHS teams. Preparing, reviewing, and submitting operational and performance reports, identifying areas for process optimization. Communication & Cross‑Functional Collaboration Serving as a bridge between frontline employees and upper management—ensuring transparent, timely communication in both directions. Working closely with maintenance, logistics, scale staff, and management to support reliability, equipment readiness, and efficient yard flow. What You Bring Proven experience as a leader in a heavy‑industrial, metals, recycling, or manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of metal recycling processes, yard operations, or related industrial workflows. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and support diverse teams. Exceptional organizational and leadership abilities; able to prioritize, problem‑solve, and manage multiple operational demands. Proficiency in MS Office and comfort working with operational reporting tools. American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned company and recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 125 sites and 4000 employees worldwide. We have continued to prosper for the last eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers. Become part of team AIM, a growing team with an entrepreneurial spirit who has over the years evolved into a successful and multifaceted company with business divisions that include metal recycling, decommissioning and demolition, auto-parts sales and recycling, manufacturing of solder assemblies, construction waste recycling, and production of customized industrial and mining products. We take pride in doing good things for the environment to help create a greener, more sustainable future for all. It’s simple; we do it right. We AIM for excellence What we offer: Competitive salaries commensurate with experience and qualifications Group benefits: full medical, dental and vision insurance and 401k Additional training Great working environment