Manager Operations

***** ******** *******, ***** * • MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO 63043

PHONE: 314-***-**** • E-MAIL: ***********@*****.***

TIMOTHY M. ENGELS

PROFILE

Experienced and enthusiastic individual with 25+ years of experience as professional manager in the Metals and Recycling industries. Goal-oriented management professional with strong leadership capabilities and the proven ability to direct complex projects from concept to fully operational status. Superior background of purchasing, marketing, and trading commodities as well as importing and exporting of ferrous and nonferrous metals. Character enables the proficiency to establish and build solid professional relationships. Excellent ability to motivate personnel to maximize performance and production while also managing resources to minimize costs. Prioritizes continuous safety training to ensure compliance with company safety standards. Proven ability in analyzing problems and implementing solutions to achieve set objectives.

Select Accomplishments:

Provide organizational leadership in developing a closed salvage yard into a multi-million dollar Recycling Yard.

Effectively balanced finances for a $5 million budget, resulting in impressive 15 percent of total annual profit margin.

Developed an innovative nonferrous facility for a major consumer into a powerhouse in South Florida market.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2015 - Present Menards Inc St. Peters, MO

Manager

Managing and working with the various departments throughout the store.

Working with inventory control and developing daily tasks with the various departments.

Handling Guest Relations and new business.

Developing and organizing Plan O Gram’s with purchasing/merchandizing departments.

Working with Buyers/Merchandisers on developing new markets.

Development and coordination amongst our contractors.

2013 - 2014 Manzana Metal Recycling/Quality Auto Salvage Wright City, M

General Manager/Buyer/Marketing

Overseen the everyday operations of the business while coordinating purchasing and sale of 2,000 tons per month intake.

Purchased ferrous and nonferrous metals. Developed a U-Pull-it Yard along with establishing a new pricing structure.

Effectively designed strategic procedures for all aspects of operations, and maintain daily operations within the set budget.

Manage the website along with a online sales. Put in place computerized inventory controls for sale of auto parts/scrap metal.

Identify deviations from best practices and work with the team to address and correct these by monitoring performance.

Review internal documents in evaluating current market information to establish better pricing in existing territory.

Responsible for training and overseeing new hires in the purchasing department to improve performance and productivity.

2011 - 2012 Becker Iron and Metal Venice, IL

Buyer/Marketing/Account Manager

Bought Ferrous and Nonferrous Metals from Scrap Yards, Salvage Yards and industrial accounts within Midwest region.

Handled and maintained scrap management projects with Scrap Yards and Demolition companies throughout the US.

Purchased and maintained feeding Steel Shredders in the Midwest. Handled purchasing of various cut grades of ferrous.

Negotiated purchase orders including terms and conditions as well as contracts with suppliers within budgetary limitations.

Consistently ensured that tight schedules were met, and material was delivered according to negotiated agreements.

Provided assistance in operations as needed and directed. Managed inventory and adjusted metal positions accordingly.

2010 - 2011 Ace Scrap Metal Processors St. Louis, MO

Operations Manager

Managed the day-to-day operational functions of the facility, which included overseeing the operations team productivity.

Interacted with customers in the facility as well as offsite. Oversaw the quality control process of all nonferrous metals.

Performed purchasing and marketing responsibilities. Restructured the facility including quality management and training

Worked in the yard teaching various aspect of the scrap metal: shipping/receiving, equipment operations, and settlement department. Negotiated pricing agreements, resulting in profit and quality improvement via reduced purchasing costs.

2008 - 2010 Independent Contractor St. Louis, MO

Consultant/Market Research/Business Development

Deeply experienced in consulting, business development and restructuring recycling facilities within the United States and Latin America.

Utilized innovative strategies in developing new markets for existing companies along with business acquisitions.

Consistently implemented established company working and quality control procedures for identified recycling companies.

Led the charge of separating shredder residue into marketable commodities while maintaining specific material requirements.

2001 - 2008 St. Louis Auto Recycling Sanford, FL

General Manager/Buyer/Marketing

Developed an existing salvage yard and turned it into a fully operational nonferrous and ferrous salvage/recycling facility.

Importing and exporting of ferrous and nonferrous metals and auto parts; oversaw the daily operations for 200+ customers.

Supervised the quality of materials that were purchased and sold to the local shredder and other buyers of goods.

Handled 5,000 tons per month of ferrous metals and the packaging and process of materials for the local shredder.

Developed Feeder Yards to feed shredders in various areas while managing and budgeting for daily business operations.

Worked one-on-one with the local shredder on their shred needs and developed a system to coordinate their intake.

Designed and developed special scrap projects. Maintained familiarity in the everyday aspect of a steel shredding operation.

Performed various tasks to assist daily operations including material sampling, data compiling for recovery reports, recording of physical inventories, parts warehousing, employee staffing, positional training, equipment operation, and labor management.

1995 - 2001 Titan Recycling Miami, FL

General Manager/Marketing

Managed various items ranging from nonferrous and ferrous metals. Sold and purchased decanning catalytic converters.

Directed transportation from overseas to domestic inland. Managed overseas facilities in Central and South America.

Responsibilities included: handling 2,500 tons of nonferrous metals, managing over 50 employees, controlling all the industrial accounts from (DOT to small machine shops) as well as selling and purchasing of all non ferrous and ferrous metal.

Assisted in yearly development and growth of the company’s customer base while also playing a major role in maintaining customer satisfaction, allowing for maximum account retention annually.

1988 - 1995 Chemetco Hartford, IL

Operations Manager/Buyer

Led troubleshooting of problems identified in the warehouse operations, office operations, and quality control processes.

Opened and closed facilities in various cities and states. Effectively negotiated in buying non ferrous metals to mill specs.

Demonstrated ability in handling the importing processes of nonferrous metals inventory from Central and South America.

Consistently managed and directed the day-to-day responsibilities with office personnel, customs, and freight forwarders.

Facilitated the restructuring of routing system for efficient and profitable production in a business with a customer base.

Initiated and led the development of operation’s maintenance program to significantly reduce operational expenses.

1986 - 1988 Ace Scrap Metal St. Louis, MO

Operations Manager

Learned process of how to manage multiple people and the basics of non ferrous equipment, scales, balers, to briquettes.

Tested and checked different grades of Aluminum to precious metals. Participated in inventory and management of metals.

Led and developed people of different cultural and generational backgrounds to execute based on changing objectives.

Applied complex regulations and polices related to Safety compliance, scrap purchasing requirements, and personnel matters.

Performed inspections on equipment and report any defects or needed repairs to supervisor and clean equipment as needed.

Weighed and purchased inbound scrap, obtained required information for all transactions. Completed purchasing documents.

Managed the transport, recycling, disposing of, and even exporting of all kinds of materials from construction debris to ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Purchased ferrous/non-ferrous scrap for Ace Scrap Metal.

EDUCATION

St. Thomas Aquinas St. Louis, MO

Flo Valley St. Louis, MO

University of Phoenix – Global Business Management

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Sales and Marketing, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); Hollander/Eaton salvage yard system; can operate all pieces of heavy equipment

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