Shredder Manager

Alter Trading; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

HSA with company match

401k with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Alter Trading Corporation, a long‑standing metals recycler, seeks a Shredder Manager for its Sardis location to lead shredding and ferrous operations. You will drive safety, efficiency, and cost control while coordinating with maintenance, Transportation, and Marketing teams.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years supervising in heavy manufacturing, strong supervision and communication skills, and experience with mechanical/electrical systems. Outdoor environment familiarity is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; higher degree preferred.
• 3-5 years supervising staff in industrial manufacturing or heavy equipment production.
• Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic sub-systems and metals recycling operations.
• Hands-on operator in outdoor heavy manufacturing environment; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and environmental compliance across shredding operations.
• Set operating schedules and production goals with facility management.
• Use metrics to measure performance and quality of shredding operations.
• Prepare and monitor annual budgets and monthly operating costs.
• Identify and drive evaluation of new technology for future implementation.
• Manage trucking and rail transportation related to shredding operations.
• Oversee maintenance activities to improve availability and reduce costs.
• Direct production staff on one shift; handle staffing and development decisions.
• Collaborate with Marketing to grade and price scrap and maintain customer relations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Budgeting

Communication

Staff supervision

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

The Shredder Manageris responsible to ensure the safe and efficient operations of the Auto Shredder and the Ferrous Operations along with the facility manager.

ABOUT THE SHREDDER MANAGER JOB:

• Responsible for the safety and environmental compliance across the shredding operations. In conjunction with the safety department, leads safety improvement activities and is an active and engaged participant in Alter's safety program.
• Sets operating schedules, daily and monthly production goals, and operating processes in conjunction with Facility Manager and other facility management staff.
• Uses metrics to measure performance and quality of the shredding operation.
• Prepares and monitors annual budgets and monthly operating costs for shredding operations
• Identifies, quantifies and drives evaluation of new technology for future implementation at the shredder. Participates fully in company-wide committees on shredder. Shares own and implements others' best practices to improve performance.
• In conjunction with Transportation staff, manages trucking and rail transportation activities related to shredding operation.
• Along with Maintenance, directs preventative and emergency maintenance activities for the shredder in order to improve both availability and costs including spare part inventory
• Directly oversees management of production employees on one shift and communicates with maintenance staff. To include staffing, performance management, training and development, and associated personnel decisions.
• Work with Marketing staff to grade and price scrap, and to maintain excellent relationship with both commercial and peddler customers.
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned or directed

ABOUT YOU AS THE SHREDDER MANAGER:

• High school diploma or GED required. Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3-5 years recent and relevant experience supervising a staff of equivalent size in an industrial manufacturing and or Heavy Equipment Production.
• Must be familiar with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and large motor sub-systems as well as metals recycling operations and shredders.
• Familiarity with welding, mechanical, and simple electrical maintenance.
• Must be familiar with maintenance management in order to direct maintenance employees.
• Position is outside in all weather in a heavy manufacturing environment and successful candidates will be hands-on operators as well
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel to communicate and track information.
• Excellent open communication style required to carry out responsibilities with all levels employees.
• Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Preferred Experience: Background in non-ferrous (NF) and ferrous metals, shredders, supervisory or leadership roles, inventory management, equipment operation, or operations/team lead/manager positions

ABOUT THE SHREDDER MANAGER BENEFITS:

• Company Paid Disability Insurance Provided
• Company Paid Life Insurance Provided with Option to purchase additional on a voluntary basis
• HSA with a company match
• 401k with a company match
• Generous Paid Time Off including in the first year

ABOUT US:

Alter Trading Corporation, a 127+ year old, privately held company with 70+ recycled material processing facilities throughout the Midwest and Southern region, is searching for a Shredder Manager for its Sardis location. Alter is committed to our customers by being the best source of both ferrous and non-ferrous metal and by giving great customer service. Our corporate support center and marketing is located in St. Louis, MO, with Trading Offices located in St. Louis and in Hong Kong. Our website is www.Altertrading.com