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Radius Recycling · 23 hours ago

Production Operations Support Manager

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Radius Recycling is a company focused on operational support in the recycling industry. The Production Operations Support Manager provides high-impact support across the Autos and Metals divisions, driving efficiency improvements and ensuring consistent adoption of standard operating procedures.

CommercialIndustrialManufacturingRecycling

Responsibilities

Partner with Autos and Metals enterprise and site teams to identify, assess, and resolve operational challenges related to workflow, production processes, equipment utilization, yard layout, and personnel deployment

Lead structured improvement initiatives using Lean, Kaizen, A3, DMAIC, and other continuous improvement methodologies

Conduct time studies, process mapping, takt/cycle time analyses, and workflow assessments to identify inefficiencies and drive improvements

Analyze operational data, performance metrics, and cost drivers to develop recommendations for improvement and evaluate impact

Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs), technical instructions, and training materials

Collaborate with H&S, Learning & Development, and Operations to create and deliver training on production processes and standard work

Coordinate deployment of the Process Improvement Team and training resources to priority sites

Facilitate divisional, regional, and site-level training events for new managers and supervisors

Validate adoption of standard work and reinforce consistent execution

Support alignment with Radius Recycling standards for high-risk tasks, standardized work, and new projects

Serve as a subject matter expert and an operational advisor to regional and site managers on production flow, equipment reliability, and staffing utilization

Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, and Safety to improve equipment uptime and safe work practices

Support rollout of new equipment, technologies, and production standards across Autos and Metals

Qualification

LeanKaizenA3DMAICOperations ManagementProcess ImprovementData AnalysisTraining DevelopmentInfluencing SkillsCross-Functional Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, Business, or a related technical field highly desired; equivalent heavy-industry experience considered

5+ years of operations experience in heavy industry (autos salvage, recycling, metals processing, construction, mining, agriculture, or similar)

Experience working in operations environments involving mobile and/or heavy equipment, complex yard operations, and outdoor/weather-driven variability

Proven ability to influence and coach leaders at all levels (frontline supervisors, location managers, regional directors)

Experience leading or supporting structured continuous improvement initiatives in an operational environment

Demonstrated experience improving production processes, labor utilization, and equipment workflows in field-based operations

Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds frequently and over 50 pounds occasionally; walk, go up and down stairs, or otherwise negotiate around physical barriers in the field or warehouse environment; sit for up to 6 hours per day; keyboard for 1-3 hours per day; and be mobile for extended periods, up to several hours per day

Visual acuity is required to perform close detail work to input and retrieve data from a computer, read and interpret figures on reports, conduct physical facilities inspections, and drive

Must be able to scale varying heights as necessary