Operations Assistant Supervisor

Sims Limited•West Chicago, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Sims Lifecycle Services (SLS), a global provider of IT asset and cloud infrastructure reuse, redeployment, recycling, and refining services, is seeking an Operations Assistant Supervisor for its West Chicago, Illinois location. Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, this role supports daily operations, helps lead and develop team members, and contributes to achieving operational goals. The position calls for strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities to help maintain a safe, efficient, and productive work environment and support business objectives. The assistant supervisor supports safety, health, environment, community, and sustainability programs; assists with workforce supervision and training; and helps meet production, quality, customer, and cost objectives. The role works with internal departments and external clients, contractors, vendors, and service providers. It may involve operating mobile plant equipment and performing Supervisor duties when assigned during the Supervisor’s absence. SLS describes itself as a global leader in circular cloud solutions and emphasizes environmental responsibility, continuous learning, inclusion, and employee development. The company offers competitive pay and a range of benefits, although specific benefit details are not listed. The hourly rate is $28.25.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience in an industrial environment.
Experience in the recycling field.
Experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with individuals at multiple levels.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Business, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
At least 1 year of supervisory experience.
Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Support and comply with SHECS policies, procedures, and initiatives, including the SimsMMway Program; conduct Job Cycle Checks and Safety Conversations, develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and Safe Work Procedures, and submit HazReps.
Work with the Supervisor or Manager and SHECS personnel on workers’ compensation injuries and claims, follow-up, documentation, and reasonable accommodations.
Provide leadership and support compliance with Company policies, procedures, and initiatives.
Identify and assist with continuous improvement and cost-control activities, including Lean Six Sigma initiatives.
Help maintain positive employee relations and a team atmosphere, and help ensure associates and contingent workers are treated fairly and equitably.
Assist with supervising and maintaining a well-trained workforce in assigned departments and identifying and training successors for key employees.
Help communicate and attain production goals while maintaining quality standards.
Create, maintain, and distribute required reports.
Help ensure required tools, equipment, and supplies are available.
Assist with physical inventories in accordance with established accuracy goals.
Help ensure contractors, freight companies, and service providers comply with Company policies and procedures.
Help ensure Company systems are used effectively and production processes are accurate.
Immediately report accidents, incidents, safety issues, errors, and other problems to appropriate management personnel.
Assist with tracking performance data against customer contract requirements and report performance variations and corrective action plans to Client Operations and/or Sales within 24 hours of discovery.
Help ensure direct reports’ timecards and supporting documentation are completed promptly.
Help conduct and/or attend regularly scheduled Operations meetings and participate in required training.
Where applicable, help coordinate inbound and outbound freight effectively.
Where applicable, operate mobile plant equipment and train as necessary.
Perform Supervisor duties from time to time in the Supervisor’s absence, as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.