Shift Supervisor - Portage, IN

SMS; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

SMS Mill Services, LLC in Portage, IN is seeking a nights-only Shift Supervisor for our NLMK Steel Mill site, with weekend emphasis and some weekday coverage. The role centers on leading a safety‑driven team, coordinating yard movements, and managing production flow to meet customer needs. Strong supervision, Excel skills, and a commitment to safety are essential. This is a full‑time, on‑site position within a dynamic steel services environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in steel/mill service environments.
• Proven supervisory skills with safety focus.
• Intermediate Excel skills and basic computer literacy.
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving mindset.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and tolerate noise/temperature.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment and enforce PPE usage.
• Lead and train a shift team of operational personnel.
• Coordinate yard movements and production flow.
• Hold pre-shift safety meetings and document production.
• Liaise with customers and Site Manager on issues.
• Maintain paperwork and compliance with safety/regulations.
• Support continuous improvement and problem solving.

Skills

Leadership experience

Supervisory skills

Excel proficiency

Mechanical aptitude

Quality control basics

Physical stamina

OSHA 10/30 preferred

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

SMS Mill Services, LLC is a leader in the steel mill services industry prioritizing recycling and environmental/workers’ safety and handling all operations with integrity. SMS in Portage, IN is seeking a highly skilled and safety-focused Shift Supervisor for our site located on NLMK Steel Mill. This is a nights-only position. Focused mainly on weekend activity with some weekdays involved.

SMS provides a comprehensive range of services for steel mill customers. We partner with our customers to design custom, cost-effective solutions, which focus on adding value and achieving goals for the operation and the environment. Our range of services includes, but is not limited to, scrap yard management, finished or semi‑finished product services, melt shop services, logistics/transportation support, and slag processing.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Maintaining a safe work environment
• Develop, train and schedule a working team of operational personnel
• Lead shift operations
• Hold pre‑shift safety meeting
• Coordinate yard movements
• Schedule and coordinate production flow
• Document production
• Manage service and communications to customer as needed
• Support teams to solve problems and explore opportunities to improve operations
• Maintain necessary paperwork and files
• Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations and ability to implement the appropriate related programs and controls
• Other duties as directed by Site Manager

Skills, Abilities and Experience Required:

• Leadership experience in steel mill, scrap processing or related Mill Service / support business
• Supervisory Skills
• Intermediate computer skills – Excel is a must
• Mechanical aptitude
• Basic knowledge of quality control procedures
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Sitting, standing, walking for an extended period of time
• Tolerating noise and temperature variations
• Lifting up to 50lbs
• OSHA 10 or 30 General Industry preferred

Safety:

• Strictly adhere to all company health, safety, and environmental standards
• Follow all safety guidelines and protocol, including wearing of all PPE
• Provide a safe environment for all employees, customers, and visitors
• Adhere to all local, state and federal OSHA and environmental regulations as outlined by the company

Competencies:

• Uncompromising commitment to safety
• Hands‑on, visible leadership style
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with diverse stakeholders

What we can Offer:

• A comprehensive compensation package to commensurate with experience including bonuses
• Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, company‑paid life insurance offered on day 1
• 401(k) with 4% matching, 100% vested as of first contribution
• Paid holidays, 4 weeks paid vacation
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high‑performing team
• Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry

Additional Information

Job Type: Full‑time

• Position is exempt
• Nights only. Weekends, some weekdays.

SMS Mill Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. SMS Mill Services, LLC makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.