Production Supervisor

Real Alloy•Friendly, WV

13d

About The Position

REAL ALLOY is a market leader in third-party aluminum recycling and specification alloy production, converting aluminum scrap and by-products into reusable aluminum metal. The Production Supervisor oversees production employees to support safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations while maintaining quality standards and compliance with company policies, procedures, applicable laws, and environmental requirements. The role directly supervises 5–10 production employees and coordinates production work, materials, equipment, records, and staffing to meet shift goals.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and two to three years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and directly related supervisory experience.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and similar documents.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, calculate rates, ratios, and percentages, and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Proven ability to develop, implement, and manage systems and procedures; work with minimal supervision; and lead others toward plant goal achievement.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.
Valid driver’s license required.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; motivated, goal-oriented, ethical, and challenge-driven.

Nice To Haves

Oracle experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Schedule and direct employees in assigning and completing production work.
Build and train a team to achieve or exceed budgeted production goals while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Check the types, location, quantity, and availability of materials needed for production requirements during the shift.
Review records from the previous shift and alert maintenance to potential equipment problems.
Direct incoming material shipments, including where, when, and how materials are unloaded.
Establish or adjust work procedures to meet schedules.
Determine overtime schedules and approve time.
Monitor production output and quality data; maintain time and production records; and compile reports for management review.
Ensure effective furnace operation and optimize recoveries.
Recommend improvements to production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
Suggest changes to working conditions and equipment use to increase employee efficiency.
Conduct employee meetings and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations and company policies and procedures.
Provide relief supervision on weekends, nights, holidays, or as needed.