Position Overview
The Operations Supervisor supports the General Manager overseeing and directing the various Operations Team Members who are responsible for sorting and separating raw materials. This individual’s main priority will be to initiate process improvement and leadership of his or her area of assigned responsibility. Reports directly to the General Manger and oversees his or her specific department of team members.
Summary of Responsibilities
Operates the facility in full compliance with USM’s Safety Program, EPA Regulations, & OSHA Standards; coordinates any other facets of the program with outside safety consultants while helping to facilitate ongoing training with an in-house safety liaison
Supports all Wire Processing and De-Ox related activity
Develops the strategic thought process and intuition of the key team members who lead each department; this will encompass developing a thorough operator training program in the future
Implements policy in reference to attendance, punctuality, and equipment damage and disciplines, when necessary, if expectations are not met
Understands our feedstock by given customer segments: Manufacturing, Demo & Contractors, Facility, Scrap Recyclers, Recycling Center, Obsolete / Repair Service Centers and Utilities
Coordinates cost effective preventative maintenance, and overall upkeep of operations; upholds pre-inspection system standards and other proactive measures
Responds to Sales Team inquiries regarding the scope of our services and overall capabilities
Possesses the vision to profitably expand volumes and help grow the business into the future
Establishes low turnover due to a superior workforce
Supports development of risk mitigation initiatives
Coordinates efficient day to day operations, scheduling and staffing logistics of his or her area of responsibility
Identifies challenges, increases efficiencies and oversees the entire operation
Creates and manages performance management and improvement tracking systems
Performs new team member orientation, training & development logistics and recordkeeping
Assists with team member relations
Participates in cross functional committee facilitation
Supports companywide communication and strategic initiatives (ISO 14001 / RIOS)
Ensures team member safety, welfare, wellness, health reporting and services
Must demonstrate competency in all aspects of the job and company objectives
Demonstrates understanding of company policies, rules and trainings
Other duties as assigned
Desired Characteristics
Fluency in English; working knowledge / basic communication in Spanish (bilingual preferred)
College degree or equivalent related job experience preferred
Experience in the metal industry/ manufacturing / heavy industrial environment preferred
Possess a basic understanding of how a company operates financially
Ability to be “hands on” while training and supporting direct reports
Participates in personal ongoing development
The Company desires a candidate who has shown a stable job history, dependable attendance practices and whose references can state is a trustworthy individual
Ability to work in various environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold, dusty, dirty and/or wet conditions
Candidate must pass a pre-employment physical, background and credit check
Able to fulfill flexible scheduling requirements as determined by the manager and / or business needs of the operation
We strive to demonstrate our Core Values in all positions at USM:
Trust ● Commitment ● Loyalty ● Passion ● Respect● Service ● Performance
USM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. USM will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. USM is a Zero Impairment Workplace. USM provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your Talent Acquisition contact or another member of our People Experience Team at careers@unitedscrap.com. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
