Shredder Manager

Goodwin Recruiting; Assonet (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an experienced Shredder Manager for a high-volume scrap metal shredding facility in Massachusetts. The role focuses on maximizing production, equipment uptime, material recovery, safety, and overall operational efficiency while leading and developing the shredder team.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in scrap metal recycling with supervisory experience, deep knowledge of shredding equipment, and a strong safety mindset to enforce OSHA standards and lockout/tagout

Qualifications

• 5+ years in scrap metal recycling, preferably shredder operations.
• Supervisory/management experience in a scrap facility.
• Knowledge of shredder operations, material separation, and recovery.
• Mechanical aptitude for hydraulics, conveyors, motors.
• Experience with production scheduling and maintenance coordination.
• Strong OSHA lockout/tagout and safety knowledge.
• Proven ability to lead teams and improve efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily shredder operations including production scheduling and throughput.
• Manage shredder operators, equipment operators, and production staff.
• Monitor performance, tonnage, downtime, and operating costs.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and repairs with the maintenance team.
• Ensure proper operation of shredder, conveyors, and separation systems.
• Optimize ferrous and nonferrous recovery while reducing losses.
• Inspect incoming scrap and remove prohibited or hazardous materials.
• Enforce OSHA standards, lockout/tagout, and environmental compliance.
• Manage staffing, training, and daily production priorities.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity and equipment reliability.

Skills

Scrap metal recycling

Supervisory experience

Shredder operations

OSHA compliance

Production optimization

Tools

Wendt shredder

Hammermills International

Conveyors

Sensor-based sorting

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Shredder Manager to oversee daily operations of a high-volume scrap metal shredding facility. This individual will be responsible for maximizing production, equipment uptime, material recovery, safety, and operational efficiency while leading and developing the shredder team.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily shredder operations, including production scheduling, material flow, throughput, and quality control.
• Manage shredder operators, equipment operators, and production personnel.
• Monitor shredder performance, production tonnage, downtime, and operating costs.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting with the maintenance team.
• Ensure proper operation of the shredder, conveyors, downstream separation systems, and related equipment.
• Optimize ferrous and nonferrous recovery while minimizing material loss and contamination.
• Monitor incoming scrap and ensure proper inspection and removal of prohibited or hazardous materials.
• Enforce OSHA safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Manage staffing, training, employee performance, and daily production priorities.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, equipment reliability, and profitability.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in scrap metal recycling, preferably within a shredder operation.
• Previous supervisory or management experience in a scrap processing facility.
• Strong understanding of automobile or heavy-duty scrap shredders and associated processing equipment.
• Knowledge of shredder operations, material separation, ferrous and nonferrous recovery, and production optimization.
• Mechanical aptitude with experience troubleshooting hydraulics, conveyors, motors, and heavy industrial equipment.
• Experience managing production schedules, equipment downtime, and maintenance coordination.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, lockout/tagout, and industrial safety procedures.
• Proven ability to lead teams, improve operational efficiency, and control production costs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating or managing Wendt, Hammermills International, or similar large-scale shredding equipment.
• Familiarity with downstream nonferrous separation systems, including eddy current separators, magnets, and sensor-based sorting.
• Experience tracking production KPIs, cost per ton, recovery rates, and equipment availability.
• Background in high-volume ferrous scrap processing and shredder feedstock management.

JOB ID: 183438#post

Gina Leposa