Supervisor - Metal Recycling Plant

Founded in 1915, we started with a single recycling location and have grown into a global enterprise, and one of the largest metal recyclers and steel manufacturers in the United States. Our vertical integration model was the first of its kind and revolutionized the way the steel industry operates today.

We are also a Fortune 1000, global company that is committed to delivering industry-leading customer service, providing a safe and healthy environment where our employees can succeed, creating value for our investors and improving our communities. 

We are sensitive to the impact our industry has on the environment, which is why we are committed to a process that minimizes our carbon footprint and preserves our natural resources for future generations. Our recycling facilities collect metals from the community and convert them into steel that supports our infrastructure. 

Position Overview

This position is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations in the non-ferrous yard to include processing metals, ensuring employees are working safely, receiving material, ensuring metals meet quality standards, etc.  This position is a hands-on, working supervisory position.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Works safety to prevent on-the-job injuries. Wears appropriate PPE at all times according to safety rules.
• Ensure all plant personnel work safe to prevent on-the-job injuries.
• Participate in safety training for shop personnel.
• Ensures the productive flow of material and work through the plant to achieve production requirements and goals as set by the superintendent.
• Attends meetings as required to share information regarding plant operations and learn new processes.
• Performs general housekeeping duties by sweeping, picking up trash, removing trip hazards.
• In conjunction with the plant manager, coach and counsel employees for performance.
• Train new hires; ability to lead/motivate others.
• Unloads materials from trucks and rail cars; loads materials onto trucks for delivery using forklifts and/or cranes.
• Receives material from balers, loaders, etc. and inspects for quality.
• Assist in the accuracy of inventory reporting and inventory management along with the plant manager.
• Communicates with fellow co-workers, supervisors, and other personnel about production issues.
• Completes reports for shift as required.

Experience and Skill Requirements

• 5+ years Supervisory Experience.
• 5+ year in industrial or construction industries preferred.
• Metals knowledge A++ 

Education Requirements

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.