Shredder Manager

Alter Trading Corp • Davenport, IA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Shredder Manager is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operations of the Auto Shredder and the Ferrous Operations along with the facility manager. This role involves overseeing safety and environmental compliance, setting operating schedules and production goals, and utilizing metrics to measure performance and quality. The manager will also prepare and monitor budgets, identify and evaluate new technology, manage transportation activities, direct maintenance efforts, and oversee production employees on one shift. Additionally, the position requires working with marketing staff to grade and price scrap and maintain customer relationships.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3-5 years recent and relevant experience supervising a staff of equivalent size in an industrial manufacturing and/or Heavy Equipment Production.
• Must be familiar with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and large motor sub-systems as well as metals recycling operations and shredders.
• Familiarity with welding, mechanical, and simple electrical maintenance.
• Must be familiar with maintenance management in order to direct maintenance employees.
• Position is outside in all weather in a heavy manufacturing environment and successful candidates will be hands-on operators as well.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel to communicate and track information.
• Excellent open communication style required to carry out responsibilities with all levels employees.
• Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe and efficient operations of the Auto Shredder and Ferrous Operations.
• Oversee safety and environmental compliance across shredding operations.
• Lead safety improvement activities and participate in the company's safety program.
• Set operating schedules, daily and monthly production goals, and operating processes.
• Use metrics to measure performance and quality of the shredding operation.
• Prepare and monitor annual budgets and monthly operating costs for shredding operations.
• Identify, quantify, and drive evaluation of new technology for future implementation.
• Manage trucking and rail transportation activities related to the shredding operation.
• Direct preventative and emergency maintenance activities for the shredder.
• Oversee management of production employees on one shift, including staffing, performance management, training, and development.
• Communicate with maintenance staff.
• Work with Marketing staff to grade and price scrap.
• Maintain excellent relationships with both commercial and peddler customers.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned or directed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Offered
• Company Paid Disability Insurance Provided
• Company Paid Life Insurance Provided with Option to purchase additional on a voluntary basis
• HSA with a company match
• 401k with a company match
• Generous Paid Time Off including in the first year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED