Recycling Operations Supervisor

Pick-n-Pull Auto and Truck Dismantlers; Ladysmith; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Radius Recycling operates a Recycling Operations facility in Ladysmith, BC, seeking a seasoned supervisor to drive safe and efficient production. The role focuses on health and safety, quality control, inventory accuracy, and effective personnel management.

You will coordinate across departments, forecast production, maintain documentation, and lead continuous improvement projects while ensuring compliance with internal controls and company policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years experience in recycling facility operations or heavy industrial setting.
• Post-secondary education or certifications are preferred; courses in business/operations management are a plus.
• Project management experience or specialized knowledge is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive an automobile.
• Knowledge of operations, leadership, analytical and organizational skills; good communication and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees operations in all departments and ensures negotiated production levels are met.
• Forecasts monthly production with the Recycling Operations Facility Manager.
• Maintains accurate inventory and quality control per internal controls.
• Implements training, HR guidelines, and performance evaluations for personnel.
• Leads safety, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Organization

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Post-secondary education preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

General Position Summary & Responsibilities:

The Recycling Operations Facility Supervisor reports directly to the Recycling Operations Facility Manager and has a primary focus on driving, guiding, and influencing the support mechanisms that streamline and coordinate the overall operational effectiveness and efficiency of the assigned operations. The Recycling Operations Facility Supervisor focuses specifically on: overall Health & Safety and Environmental compliance; quality control; maintenance and accuracy of all material (FE and NF); appropriate inventory management; timely processing of administrative paperwork; efficient work prioritization and scheduling; continuous improvement for the facilities general maintenance, administration, and management of Production employees, including continuous training and development.

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

Essential Functions:

• Environmental and Health & Safety (H&S)
  • Supports overall H&S issues within the facility by working closely with the regional safety support.
  • Ensures Environmental compliance in accordance with company and provincial and policies.
  • Monitors H&S programs administered by MRB H&S department.
  • Following an incident or accident, instructs personnel on Corrective Action Plans in accordance with policy.
  • Monitors H&S and Environmental Compliance for all assigned locations to report any deficiencies and/or issues to the Recycling Operations Facility Manager, General Manager, Regional Director, H&S Department and/or Environmental Manager.
  • Provides a safe environment for all employees, customers, and visitors.
• Operational Performance & Best Management Practices
  • Oversees operations in all departments.
  • Ensures that negotiated production levels are met and maintained for all departments.
  • Forecasts monthly production with the Recycling Operations Facility Manager
  • Reviews maintenance procedures and record keeping for all production equipment.
  • Provides accurate and valid operational data.
• Equipment & Maintenance
  • Monitors equipment needs for the facility.
• Inventory & Quality Control
  • Maintains accurate material inventories, keeping in compliance with all internal controls.
  • Monitors assigned yard inventories.
  • Ensures that reports of any off grade/ off spec materials are discussed with the Manager prior to shipment in order to eliminate quality consumer complaints, avoid downgrades, and eliminate claims.
  • Ensures all storage of finished goods is done in compliance with internal controls already set in place.
  • Implements and maintains an effective, documented Quality Control program.
  • Works with internal and customer specs for materials.
• Administrative Management
  • Identifies and spearheads any necessary training for all personnel.
  • Ensures proper reporting is in place and being utilized for all production departments.
  • Manages all personnel by setting up an appropriate management structure.
  • Follows HR guidelines for status changes, salary changes, goal setting, annual reviews/evaluations, and payroll issues.
• Special Projects
  • Performs other special projects as 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 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.

Takes ownership and responsibility for ensuring all internal controls managed within in the scope of this job position, including completion by any direct reports, are being performed and signed off on a monthly basis through the internal controls checklist.

Supervisory Responsibility:

The Recycling Operations Facility Supervisor directly supervises the facility team, non-management hourly staff.

See the applicable Regional Director or General Manager organization chart for all direct and indirect reporting relationships.

Interpersonal Contacts:

Internal contacts are by phone and in person with Metals Recycling Business personnel and various management level personnel. External contacts are by phone, e-mail and in person with potential and existing customers, other companies within the industry, and governmental agencies.

Job Conditions:

Workload is cyclical and can present significant time pressures when strict adherence to deadlines is critical. Workload is often reactive and cannot be anticipated or planned for. Often many extra hours are required, weekend, weekday, and holidays. 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 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. Regular overtime is required. Offsite work involves visiting and/or at other Schnitzer locations.

Physical Activities Required to Perform Essential Functions:

Ability to: sit or stand for extended periods of time, up to 6 hours per day. Position requires individual to: stand, walk, and/or otherwise move around a recycling operations facility environment. Some computer work is necessary requiring visual acuity to perform close detail work. Must have the ability to communicate in a professional manner by phone, e-mail and in person with all levels of internal personnel and business contacts.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 3-5 years previous experience in recycling facility operations or heavy industrial setting, and familiarity with physical operations and personnel. Post secondary education/certifications preferred; courses in business/operations management would be an asset. Project management experience or specialized knowledge a plus. This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive an automobile.

Knowledge of operations; leadership, analytical, organization, good communication, good mathematical skills; and intermediate computer competency. Ability to: apply principles of logical thinking to a wide range of practical problems; deal with a large number of variables and determine a specific course of action.

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.