Shredder Maintenance Supervisor

Cascade Steel Rolling Mills, Inc.•Everett, MA

3d•$130,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Shredder Maintenance Supervisor oversees shredder and equipment maintenance, communicates repair and maintenance issues to the Shredder Operations Supervisor, and monitors daily duties assigned to equipment operators, pickers, and cleaners. The role ensures work complies with company Health, Safety, and Environmental standards and may include maintenance reporting and other activities intended to minimize downtime and improve operational efficiency. The supervisor is expected to understand machines and tools, including their design, uses, repair, and maintenance, as well as raw materials, production processes, quality control, and techniques for maximizing operational efficiency. The position operates under flexible parameters, with the goal of achieving excellence and providing a high-quality product safely, effectively, and efficiently. The role oversees a group of employees in the Shredder Department and provides guidance across multiple shifts. It involves direct contact with the Shredder Operations Manager, operations production employees, and customers, with daily face-to-face and radio communication. The role is regularly exposed to all weather conditions and to physical hazards such as noise, fumes, and dirt from equipment, machinery, and scrap-yard materials. Safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, face shields, and other personal protective equipment as needed must be worn. Workload may be unpredictable, especially during peak times, and the position may require extra hours on weekdays, weekends, or holidays. Travel is not required.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED certification, or 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role preferred.
Ability to develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with customers and other employees.
Ability to sit rarely; stand and walk frequently on uneven ground and throughout the yard; lift and carry up to 50 pounds consistently; push and pull occasionally; crouch or bend at the knees and stoop or bend at the waist consistently; 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 by speech and hearing continually, with visual acuity for close detail work and documentation.
Ability to work independently while demonstrating attention to detail and continuous awareness.
Must meet the stated minimum age requirement: 18 years or older for U.S. applicants and 16 years or older for Canada applicants.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma, GED certification, or 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

Adhere to Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards and 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 day-to-day shredder and equipment maintenance to meet production schedules and support safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations.
Maintain shredding equipment in an orderly manner to prevent work stoppages caused by equipment failure.
Recommend equipment replacement, request spare parts, and track parts used for repairs.
Perform or ensure repairs are completed cost-effectively to avoid downtime and equipment breakdowns.
Monitor adherence to safety programs and goals to reduce accidents within the department.
Provide guidance to department employees across multiple shifts and provide backup or assistance throughout the yard as needed or assigned.
Work with the Shredder Operations Supervisor and Warehouse Supervisor to maintain adequate wear-parts inventory, and issue, track, and reorder parts as necessary.
Report equipment deficiencies or malfunctions to the proper supervisor for maintenance or repair.
Support the Company's Internal Control process by understanding, communicating, and complying with defined controls, and by suggesting or making modifications to policies, procedures, and controls.
Communicate operational problems, code-of-conduct noncompliance, policy violations, or illegal actions upward.