Shredder Production Supervisor
About The Position
The Shredder Operations Supervisor reports directly to the Shredder Manager and supervises Shredder Operations employees across multiple shifts. This role oversees shredder production and quality control, assigns daily work to equipment operators, pickers, and cleaners, and communicates repair and maintenance issues to management. The supervisor also works with operations, maintenance, environmental, safety, and commercial teams to optimize facility operations. The position aims to achieve safe, effective, and efficient shredder production while providing high-quality products. It maintains a safe work environment, supports safety training, plans maintenance and major projects, monitors production, and maintains documented quality controls. The role operates within somewhat flexible parameters and may back up the shredder operator in emergencies.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 5–10 years of manufacturing or industrial work experience.
- 2–5 years of managerial experience.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of manufacturing processes.
- Prior experience managing and leading a work crew.
- Ability to communicate professionally, orally and in writing.
- Working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Experience participating in continuous improvement initiatives with documented success.
- Analytical skills to manage production metrics and implement new technologies.
- Experience managing a departmental budget, justifying capital expenditures, and measuring return on investment.
- Ability to carry out written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions and address problems involving several specific variables in or from standard situations.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to drive an automobile.
- U.S. applicants must be at least 18 years old; Canada 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 hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement; this applies to U.S. non-union employees.
Nice To Haves
- Maintenance background preferred.
- Previous exposure to working within a unionized environment is a plus.
- Spanish speaking is helpful but not necessary.
Responsibilities
- Ensure safe work practices and equipment use, and confirm documentation, inspections, and practices align with corporate policies, OSHA, and other regulatory guidelines.
- Provide a safe environment for customers at the shredder.
- Lead department employees across multiple shifts and assign schedules to support efficient operations, optimal production, and minimal overtime.
- Back up the Shredder operator in emergency situations.
- Review repair and maintenance needs with the Shredder Manager and Maintenance Supervisor.
- Determine parts and lead times needed to keep equipment functioning effectively.
- Provide management with a monthly six-month general plan for scheduled repairs, upgrades, and major projects, including manpower, equipment, downtime, and timelines.
- Ensure finished goods are processed and stored in compliance with internal controls.
- Implement and maintain a documented Quality Control program in coordination with Commercial and Sales departments.
- Discuss off-grade or off-spec materials with a supervisor before shipment to help prevent consumer complaints, downgrades, and claims.
- Prepare and monitor daily production reports to improve throughput, reduce costs and expenses, increase profitability, and maximize metal recovery.
- Assist the Regional Safety Engineer(s) in training employees on safety procedures.
- Assist operations, maintenance, environmental, facility, regional commercial, and sales teams with issues related to optimizing physical plant operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
