Department Supervisor

Interco•Madison, IL

2d•$60,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Interco is seeking Department Supervisors to oversee daily operations within designated production departments. Reporting directly to the Department Manager, the Department Supervisor is responsible for managing workflow, ensuring quality and throughput objectives are met, and maintaining a safe, efficient, and positive work environment. This role involves leading a team of employees by setting clear expectations, providing hands-on training, and evaluating performance. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, proactive, and committed to upholding safety standards, promoting productivity, and fostering a culture of inclusion. Key responsibilities include assigning tasks to meet production goals, reporting daily outputs, monitoring equipment for issues, managing inventory levels for department supplies, and enforcing company policies. Department Supervisors will work closely with the Department Manager to identify areas for improvement and support continuous operational growth. This is a great opportunity for individuals with strong leadership skills who thrive in fast-paced, hands-on environments and are passionate about team development and operational excellence.

Requirements

Ability to read, understand, and speak English.
Strong organizational and leadership skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Self-motivated and eager to learn.
Math skills include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
Ability to recognize and solve problems.
Basic computer skills.
High School diploma or GED.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a scrap metal, manufacturing, or warehousing environment.
Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a supervisory, lead, or similar position.
Ability to talk and hear
Visual abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, reach, use hands and fingers.
Ability to occasionally sit, kneel, stoop, and climb.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with MS Outlook, Word, and Excel a plus.
Ability to read, understand, and speak Spanish is a plus.
Experience in non-ferrous scrap metal industry related to grading and alloy identification preferred
Experience with Lean Manufacturing concepts is a plus.

Responsibilities

Responsible for operation of assigned department.
Manage workflow of multiple processes and assign responsibilities to achieve department throughput and quality objectives.
Guide, direct, train, communicate expectations, and evaluate performance of department employees.
Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
Ensure safe and efficient use of equipment.
Create a positive work environment and culture focusing on safety, productivity, and inclusion.
Report daily department production and coordinate with Department Manager to create schedules.
Identify and suggest opportunities for department improvement.
Enforce Company policies and procedures.  Discipline employees as appropriate.
Report department production supply inventory levels, such as packaging, pallets, etc.
Other duties as assigned by Department Manager.