Recycling Operations FE Supervisor

Radius Recycling•Oakland, CA

4d•$125,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Recycling Operations FE Supervisor (ROFS) reports to the Recycling Operations FE Manager or Recycling Operations Facility Manager I or II. The ROFS assists in the monitoring, coordination, and execution of activities pertinent to the optimum efficiency, and economy of processing operations, product shipping and profit maximization associated with general and industrial ferrous operations within assigned yard. The ROFS will achieve this through effective communication with supervisory staff, commercial operations, peers, subordinate personnel; appropriate inventory management; efficient work prioritization and scheduling; adherence to quality standards/guidelines; continuous training and development; observance of safety and environmental policies and procedures; timely processing of administrative paperwork; and general department maintenance. The incumbent will manage the ferrous Work in Process (WIP) inventory and the Finished Goods (FG) inventory. The Recycling Operations FE Supervisor will also coordinate the shipping of finished goods to include pre-staging as required, packing list preparation, coordination with the logistics group and transportation company, and the ultimate loading of the material for shipment. A major facet of the Recycling Operations FE Supervisor’s role is to ensure conformity as to industry and customer packaging and product specifications. Attention to detail is paramount to success so the SS who must be proactive and enforce process and quality standards to ensure that the ferrous material provided to consumers always meets, or exceeds, specifications. This position operates within somewhat flexible parameters. The primary goal of this position is to achieve excellence in all facets of operations. Providing the highest quality product safely, effectively, and efficiently decreases accidents and errors and increases profits.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or equivalent
High School or better level mathematical skills
Minimum 3 years metal recycling industry experience.
A valid driver’s license and the ability to drive an automobile.
Thorough knowledge of ferrous materials grading
Good judgment, interpersonal communications
self starter
good organizational skills
ability to negotiate

Nice To Haves

past supervisory experience a plus

Responsibilities

Ensures safe work practices and equipment are always used and that documentation, inspections, and current practices are in accordance with corporate safety policies, OSHA, and other regulatory guidelines.
Creates Health & Safety Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) with Regional Safety Engineer.
Ensures all department employees receive timely safety and operational training and that the appropriate documents (signed acknowledgement forms) are prepared.
Directs, evaluates, schedules and coordinates equipment and personnel to support daily ferrous operations, including positioning for processing, material processing and loading of ferrous scrap.
Creates and maintains a layout plan for all physical spaces assigned to ferrous processing and shipping.
Identifies WIP and FG storage bins and equipment process locations to ensure a proper workflow is achieved.
Evaluates incoming ferrous material ensuring that inventory quantity and product quality guidelines are adhered to while being cognizant of inventory requirements required to meet existing and pending contractual quantity/quality obligations.
Prepares Time & Weight Analysis reporting for customer material and to documents equipment processing time for various commodities.
Validates that material purchased over the scale and associated scale tickets are accurate with the actual material purchased.
Coordinates material pricing, providing price quotes on ferrous products to individuals, industrial accounts, and dealers; grading, processing, sales, and shipment pertinent to ferrous operations.
Aids dispatcher with scheduling of truck fleet, monitoring movement of each truck, coordination of pick-ups at industrial accounts, preparing manifests for outgoing material, intercompany transfers, and completion of associated administrative paperwork.
Inspects allocated department equipment, ensuring all assets are working within stated guidelines and submitting work orders to maintenance staff as needed or required.
Monitors and maintains exempt and and/or hourly staff at cost effective and competitive levels.
Monitors supervisory practices for self and direct reports to ensure compliance with HR policies and union contracts, as applicable.
Reviews performance of direct reports.
Interviews prospective management and/or production employees.
Supports the Company’s Internal Control process which includes understanding, communicating, and complying with defined internal controls as well as suggesting and making modifications to the policies, procedures, and controls to better relate to the business.