Operations Supervisor in Training: Lead, Optimize, Grow

Metalico; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Vision Insurance

401(K) with company match

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Metalico Buffalo Inc. is hiring a Supervisor Trainee to learn the business from the ground up and lead day-to-day operations at the Buffalo location. Training will be provided and no prior scrap metal experience is required.

The role focuses on supervising, guiding, and coordinating work to meet production goals and ensure safety and quality standards. The position offers a full-time schedule with hours Mon-Fri 7:00 AM-4:00 PM and occasional Saturdays, with compensation of $20-24 per hour based

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• 2-year minimum operational management training experience preferred.
• Heavy Equipment skills a plus (forklift, skidsteer, loader, material handlers).
• Scrap Metal Knowledge and Experience a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, and Word a plus.
• Willingness to learn in a fast paced, inclement weather, dirty work environment.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with customers.
• Must be able to work a full week & half day Saturdays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support operations management for all ferrous and non-ferrous units with the objective of maintaining a safe, organized, and tidy facility.
• Recommend ways to maximize profits, meet quality standards, set production goals, and build teamwork.
• Evaluate the safety/environmental needs and make recommendations to the Assistant General Manager.
• Review and make recommendations to the Assistant General Manager for the quality of finished products.
• Ensure adherence to customer specifications and make recommendations to expand margins.
• Assist Yard Manager with employee training regarding operating and maintaining equipment.
• Become familiar with all processing operations and costs and make recommendations as needed.
• Review/develop Standard Operating Procedures for operations and make recommendations as needed.
• Conduct themselves with professionalism and be responsive to all internal and external customers.
• Handle disputes in a timely and effective manner protecting Metalico interests.
• Manage the employee's day-to-day duties and set up daily assignments for yard/plant staff.
• Use of company assets effectively and meeting customer needs continuously.
• Follow Metalico Code of Business Conduct and participate in trainings for growth.
• Responsible for planning and requesting capital needs and efficient use of space for inventory.

Skills

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Operational management training experience

Tools

Heavy Equipment operation

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Metalico Buffalo Inc. is hiring a Supervisor Trainee to learn the business from the ground up and lead day-to-day operations at the Buffalo location. Training will be provided and no prior scrap metal experience is required.

The role focuses on supervising, guiding, and coordinating work to meet production goals and ensure safety and quality standards. The position offers a full-time schedule with hours Mon-Fri 7:00 AM-4:00 PM and occasional Saturdays, with compensation of $20-24 per hour based