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Key Responsibilities
- Manage large-scale ferrous scrap processing and yard operations.
- Operate and optimize heavy hydraulic shearing lines (including 1,000–1,250+ tonne class shears).
- Plan and maximize production to achieve operational targets.
- Manage HMS, fabrication scrap, rebar/end-cuttings and other ferrous grades.
- Ensure product sizing, density and quality as per mill/export specifications.
- Coordinate excavators, material handlers, cranes, loaders, trucks and container-loading operations.
- Minimize downtime through preventive maintenance and quick response.
- Lead and develop operators, technicians, supervisors and yard labour.
- Control inventory, stock management and dispatch.
- Monitor KPIs: tonnes/hour, yield, downtime, power/fuel consumption and processing cost/tonne.
- Maintain strict HSE, fire-prevention and housekeeping standards.
- Work closely with purchasing, logistics, quality and senior management.
Who We Are Looking For
- 10+ years' experience in metal recycling, scrap processing or heavy industrial operations.
- Minimum 5 years in a plant/yard management position (preferred).
- Proven experience with high-capacity hydraulic scrap shears.
- Strong knowledge of ferrous scrap grades and steel mill requirements.
- Experience managing large-volume yards and multi-shift operations.
- Understanding of hydraulic, mechanical and electrical equipment maintenance.
- Demonstrated ability to increase throughput and reduce downtime/cost.
- UAE/GCC scrap-industry experience is highly preferred.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- English required; Arabic/Hindi/Urdu is an advantage.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation package.
- Performance-based incentives linked to production, uptime and cost efficiency.
- Opportunity to lead a major, high-capacity operation in the UAE.
- Be part of a purpose-driven, growing business contributing to a circular economy.
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