Lead Production Supervisor – Aluminum Recycling Plant

Real Alloy; Chicago Heights (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Real Alloy in the Chicago Heights area seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee 5–10 production staff, ensuring safe, efficient operations and quality outcomes. The role requires hands-on supervision, coordination of material flow, and compliance with all policies and regulatory standards.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED with 2–3 years of supervisory experience; proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel is expected, with Oracle experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 2–3 years directly related supervisory experience or equivalent combination.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedures; ability to write routine reports.
• Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages; ability to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 5–10 production employees; schedule and direct work to meet budgeted goals.
• Check materials availability and coordinate with maintenance; direct incoming material shipments.
• Establish or adjust procedures to meet schedules and approve overtime.
• Monitor production output and quality data; maintain time and production records; operate furnaces as needed.
• Recommend improvements to methods, equipment, and product quality; enhance efficiency.
• Conduct employee meetings; ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Oracle experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Real Alloy in the Chicago Heights area seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee 5–10 production staff, ensuring safe, efficient operations and quality outcomes. The role requires hands-on supervision, coordination of material flow, and compliance with all policies and regulatory standards.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED with 2–3 years of supervisory experience; proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel is expected, with Oracle experience preferred.