Group Leader, Production Operations

Green Metals, Inc.; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus

Paid time off

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

14 paid holidays

401(k) with company contribution

Employee tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Toyota Tsusho America, Inc. is seeking a Waste Operations Supervisor to oversee the team responsible for processing scrap, recyclables, and waste from automotive manufacturing. The role focuses on safe handling, environmental performance, and compliance with EMS requirements.

You will supervise daily activities, ensure quality and safety standards, participate in Kaizen initiatives, and help document procedures to support continuous improvement in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 6 months of management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Team Members in handling waste and recyclables safely.
• Contributes to EMS performance, regulatory compliance and pollution reduction.
• Ensures monthly safety KPIs and reports are completed.
• Leads team meetings and trainings; participates in Kaizen activities.
• Assists in creating operational procedures and instructions.

Skills

Team supervision

Leadership

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the company! With success in mind as the ultimate goal, we strive to create and provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities. We are looking for The Right One to join our team!

What's In It For You?

• Competitive Salary with Bonus Opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits (Low Premiums!)
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 14 Paid Company Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Contribution
• Educational Tuition Reimbursement

Summary

• Responsible for supervision of and performance of the Team related to processing scrap, recyclable, non-hazardous, and hazardous waste generated from the process of building automobiles.
• The responsibilities of this position also include contributing to Environmental Management System (EMS) performance, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in the protection of the environment and reduction of pollution from the activities within the organization.
• Supervises Team Members in following standardized work instructions as related to the removal and disposal of waste or recyclables from manufacturing facilities in a safe manner.
• Supervises cleaning of work area according to 5S standards.
• Following standardized work instructions related to the removal and disposal of waste or recyclables from manufacturing facilities in a safe manner.
• Ensures all monthly safety KPIs and other reports assigned are completed.
• Leads and/or participate in team meetings and training.
• Participates in Kaizen activities.
• Assists in the creation of operational procedures/instructions and other documentation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 6 months of management experience required.

Manufacturing/production environment involves consistent exposure to machinery, tools, and material handling activities. Employees interact frequently with team members, supervisors, and quality/safety personnel during shift handoffs, line changes, and routine coordination, with ambient to loud noise from equipment, forklifts, alarms, and ventilation systems, possibly requiring hearing protection in designated areas. Lighting is primarily overhead task and bay lighting; temperatures and airflow may vary by process and season, with localized heat, cold, dust, or odors depending on materials used. The environment typically requires PPE (e.g., safety shoes, eye/ear protection, gloves, hearing protection) and adherence to safety, housekeeping, and lockout/tagout procedures to maintain a clean, safe, and compliant workplace.

Our company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer! It is the policy and commitment of the company to maintain a work environment that provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all its employees and applicants. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital/domestic partner status, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other applicable lawfully protected basis. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. We seek to employ individuals qualified for a position by virtue of job-related educational standards, training, experience, and personal qualifications.

Green Metals, Inc. is a new kind of scrap metal recycling and waste handling company with a business model that is truly revolutionary in the industry. Through state-of-the-art facilities, equipment, technology, procedures, and the collective knowledge of its team members, GMI meets the scrap disposal needs of all its customers and the ecological needs of the environment.