Operations Integration Lead

Title

Operations Integration Lead

Classification
Exempt

Reports to

VP of Operations

Position Type and Expected Work Hours

Full-time

ABOUT SCHUPAN

We've been creating sustainable material solutions since 1968.
At Schupan, we want to positively impact our people, community, and planet every day.

We believe our core values foster a culture of excellence through growth.Schupan expects all employees to perform their job duties and consistently follow the code of conduct, by exhibiting behaviors that reflect: Integrity, Empowerment, Sustainability, and Compassion.

We believe our employees make us the best. We're proud to be in the top 16% of our industry for benefits.

Some benefits of working at Schupan:

• People-first culture

• Career advancement and growth opportunities

• Weekly pay

• Cell phone stipend

• Discretionary end-of-year bonus

• Medical, dental, company paid employee only dental, dental for dependents, company paid core vision for employee and family,

• HSA, FSA,fitness incentives, wellness premium discount

• 401k and match eligibility, and PTO available Day 1

• Company-paid group life and AD&D, voluntary life, short and long-term disability

• Pet insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and EAP

SUMMARY

The Operations Integration Lead exists to strengthen how Schupan Materials Trading (SMT) Operations functions as a system. The role focuses on simplifying how work flows across logistics, contracts, compliance, systems, and data so execution remains consistent without relying on constant escalation or individual intervention.

By improving how the system works day to day, the role helps operations support commercial activity across changing volumes and product mixes while maintaining discipline, compliance, accuracy, and reliability. This position is focused on execution, coordination, and continuous operational improvement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Integration and system design

• Identify where work breaks down across functions and redesign how it flows to reduce handoffs, rework, and escalation

• Ensure new processes, system changes, and operating decisions translate into clear, repeatable execution; support onboarding of new processes, vendors, and trade lanes.

• Determine shipment milestones and resolve execution issues related to timing, cost, or documentation

• Identify operational risks and implement controls in partnership with Operations leadership, using systems and standardized work processes

• Support automation and efficiency initiatives to reduce manual effort and error rates

Project management and center-of-excellence

• Own how projects and changes are integrated into Operations, not day-to-day project delivery

• Design and standardize implementation patterns so improvements land cleanly and scale consistently

• Define which types of initiatives require Operations integration support and which do not

Operational stability and resilience

• Support operational setup and administration of contracts, customers, suppliers, and vendors

• Reduce reliance on informal coordination by embedding clarity and ownership into workflows

• Build compliance controls into daily operations so they scale with volume and complexity, in consultation with the Trade Compliance Lead

• Partner with IT and Operations to ensure systems absorb work that would otherwise remain manual

• Improve data visibility so issues surface early and are resolved consistently

Resilient leadership coverage

• Develop working knowledge across each Operations leadership area (contracts, logistics, international operations, compliance)

• Provide continuity and informed coverage when leaders are stretched, unavailable, or navigating change

• Reduce single-point-of-failure risk by ensuring system knowledge and execution patterns are not limited to one person

• Serve as a central operational point of coordination across trading, logistics, accounting, and compliance

Other Responsibilities

• Travel up to 20% of the time; must be able to travel by air, rail, or car based on most efficient and effective mode of travel to accomplish goals and objectives.

• Must be able to handle high stress situations.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s level degree required in operations, supply chain, business/administration, finance, or similar field (master’s level degree preferred)

• 8–12 years of experience in operations, logistics, commodities, or transaction-heavy environments

• Demonstrated experience executing operational processes in regulated or compliance-driven settings; familiarity with trade documentation, customs processes, and operational controls

• Experience in scrap metal, commodities trading, or industrial materials sectors

• Experience supporting domestic and international logistics operations

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong analytical, documentation, and systems skills

• Advanced Excel and operational reporting capability

• Ability to work with ERP, CRM, or logistics systems

• Ability to operate independently in deadline-driven environments

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Routinely sits; uses hands to type; reach with hands and arms

• Ability to safely perform site visits and travel as necessary.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Schupan believes our coworkers must be able to enjoy a work environment free from all forms of employment discrimination. The Company embraces individual differences and does not discriminate against any coworker or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, height, weight, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. This policy of nondiscrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.

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