Job Description

The Recycling Operations FE Supervisor (ROFS) reports to the Recycling Operations FE Manager or Recycling Operations Facility Manager I or II. The ROFS assists in the monitoring, coordination, and execution of activities pertinent to the optimum efficiency, and economy of processing operations, product shipping and profit maximization associated with general and industrial ferrous operations within assigned yard. The ROFS will achieve this through effective communication with supervisory staff, commercial operations, peers, subordinate personnel; appropriate inventory management; efficient work prioritization and scheduling; adherence to quality standards/guidelines; continuous training and development; observance of safety and environmental policies and procedures; timely processing of administrative paperwork; and general department maintenance. The incumbent will manage the ferrous Work in Process (WIP) inventory and the Finished Goods (FG) inventory. The Recycling Operations FE Supervisor will also coordinate the shipping of finished goods to include pre-staging as required, packing list preparation, coordination with the logistics group and transportation company, and the ultimate loading of the material for shipment. A major facet of the Recycling Operations FE Supervisor’s role is to ensure conformity as to industry and customer packaging and product specifications. Attention to detail is paramount to success so the SS who must be proactive and enforce process and quality standards to ensure that the ferrous material provided to consumers always meets, or exceeds, specifications.

This position operates within somewhat flexible parameters. The primary goal of this position is to achieve excellence in all facets of operations. Providing the highest quality product safely, effectively, and efficiently decreases accidents and errors and increases profits.

Compensation Range: $125,000/year - $130,000/year

Essential Functions:

• Environmental Health & Safety:
  • Ensures safe work practices and equipment are always used and that documentation, inspections, and current practices are in accordance with corporate safety policies, OSHA, and other regulatory guidelines. In addition, provides a safe environment for all customers at the shredder.
  • Creates Health & Safety Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) with Regional Safety Engineer.
  • Ensures all department employees receive timely safety and operational training and that the appropriate documents (signed acknowledgement forms) are prepared. Maintain employee files per regional practice.
  • Assigns an employee to be on the Safety Committee and personally attend Safety Committee meetings on rotation with other managers.
  • Monitors safety program to reduce accident frequency within department, implements new safety ideas/procedures and establish safety goals
• Operational Performance & Best Management Practices:
  • Directs, evaluates, schedules and coordinates equipment and personnel to support daily ferrous operations, including positioning for processing, material processing and loading of ferrous scrap.
  • Creates and maintains a layout plan for all physical spaces assigned to ferrous processing and shipping. Identifies WIP and FG storage bins and equipment process locations to ensure a proper workflow is achieved.
  • Submits and/or implements approved process improvement suggestions to improve overall refining quality, profitability and or safety within ferrous department. Collaboratively communicates and partners with Ferrous Operations Committee to ensure best practices are presented, reviewed, and implemented accordingly.
  • Submits weekly material backlog reports to the Plant Manager or General Manager.
• Inventory & Quality Control
  • Evaluates incoming ferrous material ensuring that inventory quantity and product quality guidelines are adhered to while being cognizant of inventory requirements required to meet existing and pending contractual quantity/quality obligations.
  • Prepares Time & Weight Analysis reporting for customer material and to documents equipment processing time for various commodities. Validates that material purchased over the scale and associated scale tickets are accurate with the actual material purchased.
  • Trains production personnel in the use of testing equipment.
  • Maintains positive inventory control, especially over Work in Process (WIP) material, monitors storage containers so that containers are adequately marked with “tare” weights and that large permanent bins, when used, are clearly marked as to the date when the bin was last emptied of that product.
  • Coordinates material pricing, providing price quotes on ferrous products to individuals, industrial accounts, and dealers; grading, processing, sales, and shipment pertinent to ferrous operations.
  • Aids dispatcher with scheduling of truck fleet, monitoring movement of each truck, coordination of pick-ups at industrial accounts, preparing manifests for outgoing material, intercompany transfers, and completion of associated administrative paperwork.
  • Partners with commercial operations team to develop strategic buying program that will support production and yard capacity, taking into consideration loading and transportation processes, schedules, and availability.
  • Observes perpetual inventory of unfinished and finished goods and partners with commercial operations to develop sales to reduce the expense associated with carrying high inventory volumes.
• Equipment and Maintenance
  • Inspects allocated department equipment, ensuring all assets are working within stated guidelines and submitting work orders to maintenance staff as needed or required.
  • Submits purchase orders as needed or required to maintain or enhance department operations.
  • Ensures work areas are kept tidy, organized, and free of potential safety and/or environmental hazards.
  • Performs special projects or completes additional assignments as requested.
• Administrative Management
  • Monitors and maintains exempt and and/or hourly staff at cost effective and competitive levels.
  • Monitors supervisory practices for self and direct reports to ensure compliance with HR policies and union contracts, as applicable.
  • Reviews performance of direct reports.
  • Interviews prospective management and/or production employees.
  • Works with Human Resources personnel to prepare job descriptions.
• Special Projects
  • Performs other special projects as needed or assigned.

Internal Control Responsibilities:

Supports the Company’s Internal Control process which includes understanding, communicating, and complying with defined internal controls as well as suggesting and making modifications to the policies, procedures, and controls to better relate to the business. Communicates upward problems in operations, noncompliance with the code of conduct, or other policy violations or illegal actions.

Supervisory Responsibility:

The Recycling Operations FE Supervisor has direct responsibility to oversee and manage the personnel within their department(s).

Job Conditions:

Exposure to physical operations at metal recycling yards; it is necessary to walk/climb in active Industrial yards with uneven surfaces and to out-of-the-way areas. Occasional exposure to inclement weather conditions and some minimum travel is required. Work pressure can be substantial during peak times, requiring considerable adaptability; disturbances of workflow, and/or irregularities in work schedule are expected and occur on an intermittent basis. Offsite work involves meeting in person with select customers and visiting other Radius locations.

Physical Activities Required to Perform Essential Functions:

Ability to: lift and carry up to 70 pounds occasionally; Ability to communicate by speech and hearing continuously. Communication is primarily by phone, email and sometimes in person, with other departments within the Radius Group. Visual acuity needed for close detail work, preparing, and analyzing data figures and computer use.

Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent; High School or better level mathematical skills
• Minimum 3 years metal recycling industry experience.
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to drive an automobile.
• Thorough knowledge of ferrous materials grading
• Good judgment, interpersonal communications; self starter; good organizational skills; ability to negotiate; past supervisory experience a plus.

This position offers competitive pay along with a variety of benefits including medical, dental and vision plans for both you and your dependents; 401k with company match, Flexible Time Off, and paid holidays.

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

All U.S. applicants must be 18 years of age or older and all Canada applicants must be 16 years of age or older.

Radius Recycling participates in e-verify for all U.S. new hires.

An offer of U.S. employment by Radius Recycling or any of its subsidiaries is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen and background check.

All new hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement. This applies to all U.S. non-union employees.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Radius Recycling does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, disability status, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, age, prior industrial injury, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status under local, state or federal law.