Shredder Maintenance Supervisor

Radius Recycling•Everett, MA

About The Position

The Shredder Maintenance Supervisor oversees shredder and equipment maintenance, communicates repair and maintenance issues to operations leadership, and monitors daily duties assigned to equipment operators, pickers, and cleaners. The role supports maintenance reporting and requirements to minimize downtime and improve operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with company Health, Safety, and Environmental standards. It requires knowledge of machines, tools, repair and maintenance, raw materials, production processes, quality control, and methods for maximizing operational efficiency. The position operates under flexible parameters and aims to provide high-quality products safely, effectively, and efficiently. The supervisor directs day-to-day shredder maintenance to meet production schedules and support safe, efficient, cost-effective operations. They oversee schedules, job assignments, maintenance of equipment, spare-parts use, and employee guidance across multiple shifts. The role supervises employees in the Shredder Department and works with operations and warehouse personnel to maintain wear-parts inventory. The position involves direct contact with the Shredder Operations Manager, production employees, and customers, with daily face-to-face and radio communication. Work takes place in a scrap-yard environment and involves exposure to all weather conditions, noise, fumes, and dirt. Required protective equipment includes safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, face shields, and additional PPE as needed. Travel is not required. Workload and schedules may be unpredictable, with substantial pressure during peak periods and intermittent workflow or schedule irregularities. Extra hours may be required, including weekends, weekdays, and holidays. Salary range: $130,000–$145,000 per year.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role preferred.
Ability to develop and maintain constructive, cooperative working relationships with customers and other employees required.
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and techniques for maximizing operational efficiency.
Ability to stand and walk frequently over uneven ground and throughout the yard.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds consistently.
Ability to push and pull occasionally when moving materials.
Ability to crouch or bend at the knees and stoop or bend at the waist consistently.
Ability to reach at arm's length and overhead frequently; twist and turn the neck and trunk continually; and climb occasionally.
Manual dexterity to handle, grasp, and manipulate materials constantly.
Ability to communicate through speech and hearing continually.
Visual acuity for close-detail work and documentation.
Ability to work independently with attention to detail and continuous awareness.
All U.S. applicants must be at least 18 years old; all Canadian applicants must be at least 16 years old.
U.S. employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen and background check; new U.S. non-union hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

Adhere to company Health, Safety, and Environmental standards and help provide a safe environment for employees, customers, and visitors.
Oversee schedules, job assignments, and activities to support efficient operations, optimal production rates, and minimal overtime.
Direct daily shredder and equipment maintenance to meet production schedules and ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations.
Maintain shredding equipment in an orderly manner to prevent work stoppages caused by equipment failures.
Recommend equipment replacement and request spare parts; track parts used for repairs.
Perform or ensure cost-effective repairs to avoid downtime and equipment breakdowns.
Monitor adherence to safety programs and goals to reduce departmental accidents.
Guide department employees across multiple shifts and provide backup or assistance elsewhere in the yard as needed.
Work with the Shredder Operations Supervisor and Warehouse Supervisor to maintain adequate wear-parts inventory and issue, track, and reorder parts.
Report equipment deficiencies or malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor for maintenance or repair.
Support the company's internal-control process by understanding, communicating, and complying with controls and suggesting or making improvements to policies, procedures, and controls.
Communicate operational problems, code-of-conduct noncompliance, policy violations, or illegal actions to management.
Monitor daily duties assigned to equipment operators, pickers, and cleaners within the department.