Operations Supervisor - Metal Recycling & Production

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 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.