Bilingual Operations Supervisor -Dock Receivers

United Scrap Metal Inc•Cicero, IL

About The Position

Over the last forty years, United Scrap Metal (“USM”) has grown from $200 and a rental truck into one of the largest full-service recyclers in the country. Today, the team continues to pioneer innovative, solutions-driven recycling programs through ethical and sustainable practices. Earning them both National acclaim and recognition with the achievement of several dozen awards. With 700+ team members across 11 locations nationally, the company’s commitment to excellence is reflected in an outstanding client retention rate across several thousand customers throughout North America. This substantial growth is further supported by strong consumer partnerships who recognize a consistent delivery of high quality non-ferrous and ferrous material via truck, container, rail, and barge shipment. Equally as important is the expansion of the team’s focus on philanthropy, sustainability, diversity, and safety / compliance. A unique mission exists in making a positive impact in the lives of others, throughout the communities in which they live, work and service. USM is proud to make a difference for its clients, consumers, and local communities as it continues to drive forward into the next forty years and beyond. Position Overview The Operations Supervisor supports the Operations Manager overseeing and directing the various Operations Team Members who are responsible for sorting and separating raw materials. This individual’s main priority will be to initiate process improvement and leadership of his or her area of assigned responsibility. Reports directly to the Operations Manger and oversees his or her specific department of team members. The Operations Supervisor contributes to the accomplishment of Operations practices and objectives that will create a team oriented and high performance culture [http://humanresources.about.com/od/organizationalculture/g/what-is-culture.htm]. The following represent a more detailed description of the expectations for the individual in this role: Scope and Responsibility of Position: Develops a cohesive team that facilitates delivering marketing commitments on a consistent basis; coordinates all maintenance activities related to machinery, plant equipment / building, and spare parts; develops a production schedule that helps maximize throughput while reducing cost per pound; strives to minimize downtime, with the exception of required maintenance related activity; participates in Night Shift “checks and balances”, ensuring coordinating activities and crossover. Leadership Role: Leads by example; provides training, support, and positive reinforcement to all team members; provides cross training, nurturing, and feedback that enable individuals to rapidly develop; executes timely employee reviews of all personnel; exhibits professional communication at all levels within organization; possesses a sense of urgency related to completing all committed orders on a timely basis; provides critical feedback on material recoveries and processing limitations; execution needs to be cognizant of our SWOT’s (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, & Threats); builds a related network that can be leveraged for expertise, guidance, opportunity, and outsourcing knowledge is beneficial. Meet or Exceed Department Goals: Efficient production and timely delivery of quality products; consistent low-cost production in a safe environment; activities aligned with Operations Manager in regards to capital projects and overall operations; works with Operations Manager to develop concise cost structures and production standards while establishing an incentive program that rewards operational excellence.; consistently delivers production numbers in our current reporting format; executes prompt/accurate receiving reports and load recoveries; understands our material disposition and commodity markets.

Requirements

Fluency in English; working knowledge / basic communication in Spanish
College degree or equivalent related job experience preferred
Experience in the metal industry/ manufacturing / heavy industrial environment preferred
Possess a basic understanding of how a company operates financially
Ability to be “hands on” while training and supporting direct reports
Participates in personal ongoing development
The Company desires a candidate who has shown a stable job history, dependable attendance practices and whose references can state is a trustworthy individual
Ability to work in various environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold, dusty, dirty and/or wet conditions
Candidate must pass a pre-employment physical, background and credit check
Able to fulfill flexible scheduling requirements as determined by the manager and / or business needs of the operation
Basic on-the-job training that satisfies the Primary Objectives of the specific position (as noted above)
US-SOP-01 United in Safety Manual
US-F11 QEH&S Policy
US-SOP-03 Team Member Handbook

Responsibilities

Operates the facility in full compliance with USM’s Safety Program, EPA Regulations, & OSHA Standards; coordinates any other facets of the program with outside safety consultants while helping to facilitate ongoing training with an in-house safety liaison
Supports all Wire Processing and De-Ox related activity
Develops the strategic thought process and intuition of the key team members who lead each department; this will encompass developing a thorough operator training program in the future
Implements policy in reference to attendance, punctuality, and equipment damage and disciplines, when necessary, if expectations are not met
Understands our feedstock by given customer segments: Manufacturing, Demo & Contractors, Facility, Scrap Recyclers, Recycling Center, Obsolete / Repair Service Centers and Utilities
Coordinates cost effective preventative maintenance, and overall upkeep of operations; upholds pre-inspection system standards and other proactive measures
Responds to Sales Team inquiries regarding the scope of our services and overall capabilities
Possesses the vision to profitably expand volumes and help grow the business into the future
Establishes low turnover due to a superior workforce
Supports development of risk mitigation initiatives
Coordinates efficient day to day operations, scheduling and staffing logistics of his or her area of responsibility
Identifies challenges, increases efficiencies and oversees the entire operation
Creates and manages performance management and improvement tracking systems
Performs new team member orientation, training & development logistics and recordkeeping
Assists with team member relations
Participates in cross functional committee facilitation [http://humanresources.about.com/od/glossaryf/g/facilitation.htm]
Supports companywide communication [http://humanresources.about.com/od/glossaryc/qt/communication-in-the-workplace.htm] and strategic initiatives (ISO 14001 / RIOS)
Ensures team member safety, welfare, wellness, health reporting and services
Must demonstrate competency in all aspects of the job and company objectives
Demonstrates understanding of company policies, rules and trainings
Other duties as assigned