Operations Supervisor

This position will primarily be responsible for directing the daily work activities of all Ferrous and Non-Ferrous yard personnel. You will provide hands on leadership and direction in yard organization, inventory handling and control, the promotion of a safe working environment, obtainment of operational goals. As supervisor, you communicates production and quality goals, ensure all team members are properly trained, and operate a variety of equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of employees assigned to identify, sort, and process nonferrous scrap material.
• 1+ years previous experience identifying and grading nonferrous materials required to be considered for this role.
• Communicate daily production goals, and other operational information.
• Inspect working area and identify needed tools or equipment and address any safety or maintenance concerns with the proper individuals.
• Assist the General Manager (GM) with team scheduling to cover production goals and absences.
• Assign and train employees on all equipment used in the work area (i.e., forklifts, skid steers, balers, wire machines, etc.)
• Monitor production and take proactive actions to ensure daily and weekly production goals are met or exceeded.
• Complete all required paperwork (production reports, training documentation, maintenance requests, etc.) and review for accuracy before submitting.
• Assist with team member concerns: reporting and follow up.
• This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week, and on Saturday’s as needed/required

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED Certification, or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years previous experience as a lead or supervisor
• 10 + years previous experience in ferrous/non-ferrous operations
• Ability to use a computer/tablet.
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) a plus.
• Ability to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.
• Ability to learn new tasks as assigned required.

Job Expectations Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Work Environment: Office and Scrap metal yard
• Equipment & Tools: Office equipment, general tools, and training with mobile equipment
• Physical Demand Level: Light to Moderate,
• Work Capacity: Lifting & carrying 35lb loads, head turning, bending.
• Sensory Demands: Hearing, vision, smell, touch and taste
• Hand Movements: Repetitive motions, typing