Department Supervisor

Interco•Madison, IL

9d•$60,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Interco is seeking Department Supervisors to oversee daily operations in designated production departments. Reporting directly to the Department Manager, the supervisor manages workflow, supports quality and throughput objectives, and maintains a safe, efficient, and positive work environment. The role leads employees by setting expectations, providing hands-on training, and evaluating performance, while supporting safety, productivity, inclusion, and continuous operational improvement. This is an onsite role; remote work is not available.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of experience in a scrap metal, manufacturing, or warehousing environment.
At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory, lead, or similar position.
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 including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
Ability to recognize and solve problems.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to talk and hear; close, distance, and color vision; ability to adjust focus.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, reach, and use hands and fingers; occasionally sit, kneel, stoop, and climb; and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Must currently reside in the United States; the company does not sponsor employment visas or candidates residing outside the United States without an existing H-1B visa.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Oversee the operation of the assigned department.
Manage workflow across multiple processes and assign responsibilities to meet department throughput and quality objectives.
Guide, direct, train, and communicate expectations to department employees, and evaluate their performance.
Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
Ensure safe and efficient use of equipment.
Promote a positive work environment and culture focused on safety, productivity, and inclusion.
Report daily department production and coordinate with the Department Manager to create schedules.
Identify and suggest opportunities for department improvement.
Enforce company policies and procedures and discipline employees as appropriate.
Report department production-supply inventory levels, including items such as packaging and pallets.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Manager.