Operations Supervisor

Job Description

Position Overview

The Operations Supervisor supports the Operations 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 Operations General Manager 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, and 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
• 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
• 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
• Assists with team member relations
• Supports company wide 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

The Operations Supervisor contributes to the accomplishment of Operations practices and objectives that will create a team oriented and high-performance culture. The following represent a more detailed description of the expectations for the individual in this role:

Scope and Responsibility of Position: Develops a cohesive team that facilitates delivering marketing commitments on a consistent basis; coordinates all maintenance activities related to machinery, plant equipment / building, and spare parts; develops a production schedule that helps maximize throughput while reducing cost per pound; strives to minimize downtime, with the exception of required maintenance related activity; participates in Night Shift “checks and balances”, ensuring coordinating activities and crossover.

Leadership Role: Leads by example; provides training, support, and positive reinforcement to all team members; provides cross training, nurturing, and feedback that enable individuals to rapidly develop; executes timely employee reviews of all personnel; exhibits professional communication at all levels within organization; possesses a sense of urgency related to completing all committed orders on a timely basis; provides critical feedback on material recoveries and processing limitations;

execution needs to be cognizant of our SWOT’s (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, & Threats); builds a related network that can be leveraged for expertise, guidance, opportunity, and outsourcing knowledge is beneficial.

Meet or Exceed Department Goals: Efficient production and timely delivery of quality products; consistent low-cost production in a safe environment; activities aligned with Operations Manager in regards to capital projects and overall operations; works with Operations Manager to develop concise cost structures and production standards while establishing an incentive program that rewards operational excellence.; consistently delivers production numbers in our current reporting format;

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