Job Title: Junior Operations Manager
Company: Hamtramck Recycling LLC
ย Location: Hamtramck, MI
ย Schedule: Full-Time | Some Saturdays as needed
About the Role
Hamtramck Recycling is seeking a motivated and dependable Junior Operations Manager to train directly under our Senior Operations Manager and grow into a leadership role overseeing operations at our second warehouse facility.
This position is ideal for someone who wants to build a long-term career in operations leadership within a fast-paced recycling environment. The role is hands-on and focused on learning the daily workflow of baling operations, warehouse coordination, employee supervision, and yard organization.
You will play an active role in keeping material moving efficiently while helping maintain structure, safety, and accountability across the operation.
Primary Responsibilities
Support daily baler operations
Assist with employee supervision and coordination
Help manage warehouse operations and material movement
Monitor and support inventory organization and control
- Maintain organization of both indoor warehouse space and outdoor yard areas
- Communicate equipment needs with maintenance and leadership
- Help coordinate workflow between departments
- Assist with improving operational efficiency and structure
- Train alongside the Senior Operations Manager to prepare for future leadership oversight of our second warehouse
What This Role Leads To
This position is designed as a training path into a warehouse leadership role.
The selected candidate will develop the experience needed to take operational ownership of one of our warehouse locations as the company continues to grow.
What Weโre Looking For
- Strong work ethic and leadership mindset
- Comfortable working in a warehouse and yard environment
- Ability to supervise employees and keep workflows organized
- Reliable and detail-oriented
- Able to communicate clearly with operations staff and maintenance teams
- Willingness to learn equipment processes and material flow operations
Experience in recycling, manufacturing, warehouse operations, or similar environments is preferred but not required.
Skills That Help You Stand Out
- Baler or recycling equipment experience
- Warehouse leadership or team lead experience
- Inventory coordination experience
- Heavy equipment familiarity (forklifts, loaders, material handlers)
- Experience working in fast-paced production environments
What We Offer
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Direct mentorship under Senior Operations leadership
- Clear advancement opportunity into warehouse oversight
- Stable, growing company environment
- Hands-on leadership development
- Opportunity to help shape and improve daily operations
Who This Role Is Ideal For
Someone who wants to step into operations leadership, enjoys working in an active environment, and is looking for a long-term opportunity to grow with Hamtramck Recycling.
Company Description
Hamtramck Recycling is a waste recycling company located in Hamtramck Michigan. Our facility sorts and recycles material from the industrial and commercial waste stream that would otherwise find its home in one of the states many landfills. Our company is making an impact not only in our local community but in the entire metro Detroit area.