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$80,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr
We are currently hiring a Recycling Operations Supervisor to oversee our nonferrous processing operations in Tacoma, WA!
Company Benefits
- Full benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance
- FSA and HSA plan offerings
- 401(k) program with Company match
- Flexible Time Off program for vacation and sick time
Qualifications:
- A High School Diploma or equivalent; High School or better level mathematical skills
- Minimum 3 years metal recycling industry experience.
- This position requires possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to drive an automobile.
- Thorough knowledge of NF Materials Grading; good judgment, interpersonal communications; self starter; good organizational skills; ability to negotiate; past supervisory experience a plus.
Job Responsibilities
- This position monitors and coordinates nonferrous receiving activities to optimize efficiency of processing operations, product shipping and profit maximization.
- Directs, evaluates, schedules and coordinates equipment and personnel to support daily nonferrous operations, including positioning for processing, material processing, and loading of nonferrous scrap.
- Creates and maintain a layout plan for all physical spaces assigned to NF processing and shipping. Identify work in progress and finished goods storage bins and equipment 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 nonferrous department. Collaboratively communicates and partners with MRB NF Operations Committee to ensure best practices are presented, reviewed, and implemented accordingly.
- Inventory management; utilization of personnel and equipment to maximize processing capacity; and shipping activities.
- Communicate with the buying group regarding material procurement needed to sustain efficient processing or to meet known order requirements.
- Required to be proactive and enforce process and quality standards to ensure that the NF material provided to consumers always meets or exceeds specifications.
- Ensures safe work practices and equipment are always used and that documentation, inspections, and current practices are in accordance with company safety policies, OSHA and other regulatory guidelines. Provides a safe environment for all employees, customers, and visitors.
- Creates H&S 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 training files per regional practice.
- Monitors safety program to reduce accident frequency within department, implements new safety ideas/procedures and establishes safety goals
- Inspects allocated department equipment to ensure all assets are working within stated guidelines and submits work orders to maintenance staff as needed or required.
- Submits purchase orders as needed or required to maintain or enhance department operations.
- Evaluates incoming nonferrous material ensuring that inventory quantity and product quality guidelines are adhered to.
- Meets existing and pending contractual quantity/quality obligations.
- Prepares Time & Weight Analysis reporting for customer material and 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. Organizes all storage and processing areas to facilitate calculations of full month-end physical Inventories.
- Coordinates material pricing provides price quotes on nonferrous products to individuals, industrial accounts, and dealers, grading, processing, sales, and shipment pertinent to nonferrous operations.
- Aids dispatcher for scheduling of the truck fleet. Oversees material movement: monitors movements of each truck; coordinates pick ups at industrial accounts, prepares manifests for outgoing material; expedites intercompany transfers and completes associated administrative paperwork.
- Ensures that reports of any off grade/ off spec materials are discussed with supervisor prior to shipment to eliminate quality consumer complaints, avoid downgrades and eliminate claims.
- Maintains accurate inventory reporting records and conducts physical inventory audits monthly with Financial Business Partner and observes perpetual inventory of unfinished and finished goods.
- Partners with commercial operations to develop sales to reduce the expense associated with carrying high inventory volumes.
- 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.
- 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.
- Performs special projects or completes additional assignments as requested.
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 upwards problems in operations, noncompliance with the code of conduct, or other policy violations or illegal actions.
Supervisory Responsibility:
The NF Processing Supervisor directly supervises a group of employees within the NF Processing Department.
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 Schnitzer 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 Recycling Group. Visual acuity needed for close detail work, preparing, and analyzing data figures and computer use.
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.
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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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