Non Ferrous Depot Manager Trainee
New Orleans, LA, United States16h ago
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- Location
- New Orleans, LA, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Entry level
- Function
- Logistics & Transportation
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 16h ago
Skills
cash managementcustomer serviceemrinventory managementlogisticsmaterials managementpayment processingtroubleshooting
About the role
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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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
#LI-Onsite
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