Metal Scrap Operations Manager / Specialist

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Metal Scrap Operations Specialist with a minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in metal scrap management, purchasing, and sales.

In this role, you will take end-to-end ownership of our metal scrap operations. Beyond handling daily trading (buying and selling), you will be responsible for designing and implementing an efficient operational workflow—including scalehouse/truck weigh-in/out protocols, inventory control, and scrap trading cash management.

Key Responsibilities

1. Scrap Trading & Commercial Management

Purchasing & Sourcing: Identify, negotiate, and acquire ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal from suppliers, industrial facilities, and vendors at competitive market rates.

Sales & Distribution: Build and maintain relationships with buyers, foundries, and exporters to secure the best selling prices for processed and raw scrap.

Market Analysis: Monitor local and global scrap metal market trends and pricing fluctuations to optimize buy/sell margins.

2. Truck & Weighbridge Traffic System

System Implementation: Design and set up an end-to-end system to manage, track, and log all trucks entering and leaving the yard.

Weight & Traffic Control: Oversee scalehouse operations to ensure precise gross, tare, and net weight recording for every inbound and outbound shipment.

Loss & Fraud Prevention: Implement verification checks to prevent weight discrepancies, unauthorized loads, or material misclassification.

3. Cash & Financial Control

Cash Flow Management: Manage daily cash disbursements for scrap purchases and reconcile cash collections from buyers.

Financial Reporting: Maintain accurate ledger entries, receipts, and daily cash flow summaries in coordination with the accounting team.

Audit & Compliance: Ensure all transactions are fully documented, traceable, and compliant with local financial regulations.

4. Yard & Material Handling Supervision

Sorting & Grading: Supervise material inspection, sorting, and grading to ensure maximum material value and clear quality standards.

Operational Efficiency: Optimize yard layout, loading/unloading times, and heavy equipment usage.

Qualifications & Requirements

Experience: Minimum 4 years of experience directly in metal scrap management, handling, and trading (ferrous & non-ferrous).

What We Offer

 Competitive salary package based on experience.

 Performance/sales-based incentives.

 Opportunities to shape and lead operational processes from the ground up.