Department Supervisor

Interco; Illinois; On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Vacation time

401(k) match

Annual bonus

Job summary

Interco is seeking Department Supervisors to oversee daily operations within designated production departments. Reporting directly to the Department Manager, the Department Supervisor is responsible for managing workflow, ensuring quality and throughput objectives are met, and maintaining a safe, efficient, and positive work environment.

This role involves leading a team by setting clear expectations, providing hands‑on training, and evaluating performance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a scrap metal, manufacturing, or warehousing environment.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a supervisory, lead, or similar position.
• Experience in non-ferrous scrap metal industry related to grading and alloy identification preferred
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing concepts is a plus.
• Ability to talk and hear
• Visual abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, reach, use hands and fingers.
• Ability to occasionally sit, kneel, stoop, and climb.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for operation of assigned department.
• Manage workflow of multiple processes and assign responsibilities to achieve department throughput and quality objectives.
• Guide, direct, train, communicate expectations, and evaluate performance of department employees.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Ensure safe and efficient use of equipment.
• Create a positive work environment and culture focusing on safety, productivity, and inclusion.
• Report daily department production and coordinate with Department Manager to create schedules.
• Identify and suggest opportunities for department improvement.
• Enforce Company policies and procedures. Discipline employees as appropriate.
• Report department production supply inventory levels, such as packaging, pallets, etc.
• Other duties as assigned by Department Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Math skills

Basic computer skills

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Bilingual English/Spanish (bonus)

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Interco is a global metals trading and recycling company headquartered in St. Louis with facilities in Missouri and Illinois. The company buys, sells, and processes nonferrous metals and electronics scrap worldwide utilizing established partnerships with end consumers in the United States, Europe, Latin America,and Asia.

www.intercojobs.com

Job Description

Interco is seeking Department Supervisors to oversee daily operations within designated production departments. Reporting directly to the Department Manager, the Department Supervisor is responsible for managing workflow, ensuring quality and throughput objectives are met, and maintaining a safe, efficient, and positive work environment.

This role involves leading a team of employees by setting clear expectations, providing hands‑on training, and evaluating performance. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, proactive, and committed to upholding safety standards, promoting productivity, and fostering a culture of inclusion.

Key responsibilities include assigning tasks to meet production goals, reporting daily outputs, monitoring equipment for issues, managing inventory levels for department supplies, and enforcing company policies. Department Supervisors will work closely with the Department Manager to identify areas for improvement and support continuous operational growth.

This is a great opportunity for individuals with strong leadership skills who thrive in fast-paced, hands‑on environments and are passionate about team development and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for operation of assigned department.
• Manage workflow of multiple processes and assign responsibilities to achieve department throughput and quality objectives.
• Guide, direct, train, communicate expectations, and evaluate performance of department employees.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Ensure safe and efficient use of equipment.
• Create a positive work environment and culture focusing on safety, productivity, and inclusion.
• Report daily department production and coordinate with Department Manager to create schedules.
• Identify and suggest opportunities for department improvement.
• Enforce Company policies and procedures. Discipline employees as appropriate.
• Report department production supply inventory levels, such as packaging, pallets, etc.
• Other duties as assigned by Department Manager.

Skills

• Ability to read, understand, and speak English.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and eager to learn.
• Math skills include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
• Ability to recognize and solve problems.
• Basic computer skills.
• Proficiency with MS Outlook, Word, and Excel a plus.
• Ability to read, understand, and speak Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a scrap metal, manufacturing, or warehousing environment.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a supervisory, lead, or similar position.
• Experience in non-ferrous scrap metal industry related to grading and alloy identification preferred
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing concepts is a plus.
• Ability to talk and hear
• Visual abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, reach, use hands and fingers.
• Ability to occasionally sit, kneel, stoop, and climb.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.

Additional Information

• $60,000-$70,000 Salary Annually
• 100% Company-paid Medical, Dental, Vision
• 100% Company-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability
• Company paid $25K life insurance policy
• Accelerated paid Vacation time
• 401(k) with generous company match after one year
• Annual performance review and bonus

As a matter of company policy, Interco does not sponsor employment visas or hire from out of the USA nor does the company sponsor candidates who do not currently reside within the USA without an existing H-1B visa.

This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the requirements of the job and does not entail a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that will be required. Interco reserves the right to modify this job description at any time, including assigning or reassigning job duties or eliminating this position at any time.

Candidate information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Work remotely: No

www.intercojobs.com

Company Information

Interco has been recycling computers, batteries, metals, and electronics with a focused track record of innovation and integrity since 1996. The company specializes in the placement of smelter-ready materials catering to commercial, industrial, dealer, and government organizations nationwide.

The Interco recycling facilities are separated into three departments: nonferrous metals, computers and electronics, and battery processing. The nonferrous facility is located on the 40-acre main campus in Madison (IL) while the computers and electronics are processed in Edwardsville where the Administrative and some logistics offices are located. The commercial department is located on The Hill in St. Louis.

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