Operations Supervisor

Circular Services; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FSA

Vacation Time

401k Matching

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Circular Services is seeking a Supervisor in Tuscaloosa, AL, to oversee daily operations of workers handling machines that process recyclable materials such as metal, glass, plastic, paper and cardboard. The role includes leading a team of about 16 employees, ensuring safety standards, and coordinating production schedules.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and prior supervisory experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and good communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and analytical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Develop familiarity with and ensure compliance with safety, health, environment and community policies and procedures.
• Observe sorting, equipment operation, processing and bale operations.
• Assign duties to workers according to production schedules and demonstrate safe, efficient use of equipment.
• Inspect machinery and equipment to verify conformance to production standards.
• Prepare time, attendance and production reports.
• Manage personnel (approx. 16 employees) and lead by example.
• Multi-task and learn all areas of operations.
• Lead process and quality teams to improve workflow and quality.
• Enter production data and other information on the computer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Mechanical ability

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

GED or HS diploma

Job description

Circular Services is a leading developer and operator of circular economy infrastructure and services and the largest private recycling company in the U.S. with operations across the country. We help businesses and municipalities reduce and divert waste, lowering disposal costs and fueling local supply chains by ensuring materials are recovered, recycled, and reused.

About the Role:

The Supervisor will oversee and coordinate activities of workers engaged in operating machines that process (screen, sort, separate and bale) household recyclable materials such as metal, glass, plastic, paper and cardboard.

Shift: M-F, 1st Shift ( Type: Full-Time) | Location: Tuscaloosa, AL

• FSA
• Vacation Time
• 401k Matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Responsibilities:

• Develop familiarity with and ensure compliance with safety, health, environment and community company policies and procedures as they pertain to facility operations and equipment usage and operation
• Observe sorting, equipment operation, processing and bailing operations
• Assign duties to workers according to production schedules and demonstrate safe, efficient use of equipment
• Inspect machinery and equipment to verify conformance to production standards
• Prepare time, attendance and production reports
• Ability to manage personnel (Approx. 16 employees) and lead by example
• Multi-task and willingness to learn all areas of operations
• Must be able to lead process and quality teams on improving workflow and quality
• Enter production data and other information on the computer
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent business experience required

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Previous supervisory skills in a diverse, fast-paced manufacturing/production environment
• Excellent mechanical ability and strong analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to follow procedure and work from a set of written instructions
• Ability to work in a plant processing environment for extended periods of time
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Flexibility required to work successfully on a team
• Active individual who will be comfortable spending most of the day walking
• Basic computer skills
• Good time management and multi-tasking ability
• Must speak and understand English; Spanish spoken and written fluency is a plus

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

The normal work environment is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud, requiring necessary precautions, including PPE

The physical demands described here are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, and feel.
• Reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear.
• The employee is required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to work outside under extreme temperature conditions. (Heat, cold, etc.)

EEOC: Circular Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Circular Services is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Circular Services are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Circular Services will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.