NF Recovery Production Supervisor

The NF Recovery Production Supervisor (NFRPS) reports directly to the NF Recovery Manager (NFRM) or Recycling Operations Facility Manager and oversees the day-to-day activities associated with the collection, processing, and treatment of Auto Shredder Residue (ASR) prior to shipment to the landfills. The incumbent oversees nonferrous (NF) metal Recovery and fluff stockpiling processes in compliance with state regulatory requirements. The NFRPS assigns daily duties for pickers / cleaners in this department. The NFRPS assists the NFRM, Shredder Manager, Recycling Operations FE Manager, Maintenance Manager, Regional Environmental Manager, Health & Safety Leader, facility, and regional Commercial teams with issues pertaining to optimizing physical plant operations. Maintains a safe work environment and assists in training employees on safety procedures. Employees holding this classification may also be assigned to Wire Processing operations.

This position operates within somewhat flexible parameters. The primary goal of this position is to achieve excellence in all facets of the NF Recovery operations. Providing the highest quality product safely, effectively, and efficiently decreases accidents and errors and increases profits. Responsibilities are to ensure that compliance is maintained according to state regulations. Continuous process analysis and improvement is required to ensure maximum efficient metal Recovery which is measured daily.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000 Annually 

Essential Functions:

• Environmental and Health & Safety (H&S)
  • 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 employees, customers, and visitors.
  • Creates Health & Safety Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) with Regional Safety Engineer(s).
  • Ensures all department employees receive timely safety and operational training and that the appropriate documents (signed acknowledgement forms) are prepared. Maintains employee files per regional practice.
  • Assigns an employee to be on the Safety Committee and personally attends Safety Committee meetings on rotation with other managers.
  • Monitors safety program to reduce accident frequency within department, implements new departmental safety ideas/procedures in line with overall Health & Safety goals.
  • Responsible for understanding and monitoring the regulatory environment as it affects this department and the Company’s relationship with the regulatory agencies.
• Equipment & Maintenance
  • Oversees the NF Recovery plant operations and ensures that all equipment is operated and maintained properly.
  • Purchases chemicals fly ash or cement pumps and/or parts necessary to maintain proper functioning of the NF Recovery Plant.
  • Prepares the scheduling for major projects to the NF Recovery Plant including manpower, equipment, downtime, and timeline
• Inventory & Quality Control
  • Ensures that processing and storage of finished goods is done in compliance with internal controls already set in place.
  • Monitors daily production reports to continuously improve throughput, reduce costs/expenses; increase profitability and maximize metal recovery.
• 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 special projects or other duties 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:

This position directly supervises a group of employees on up to 3 shifts.

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. Outdoor environment with exposur