Shredder Operations Leader - Metal Recycling

Alter Trading Corp; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Alter Trading Corp in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is seeking a Shredder Supervisor to lead safe, reliable shredder operations under the Facility Manager. This hands-on leadership role oversees production, maintenance, and quality, driving continuous improvement in throughput, uptime, and cost control.

Responsibilities include monitoring metrics, maintaining records, coordinating parts, planning daily schedules, and coaching staff while ensuring safety and environmental compliance.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in metals recycling or heavy industrial processing required.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and large-motor systems.
• Familiarity with shredder and downstream separation processes.
• Ability to analyze production data and communicate with employees and leaders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Monitor key metrics: tons per hour, uptime, yield, recovery, and cost per ton.
• Maintain production, downtime, quality, and operating records; use data to drive improvements.
• Coordinate spare and replacement parts purchasing and maintain inventory for reliable production.
• Plan and adjust daily operating schedules and production goals with the Facility Manager and leadership.
• Direct preventive, predictive, and emergency maintenance to improve equipment availability and cost.
• Lead safety and environmental compliance across shredder operations.
• Lead, coach, and develop production and maintenance employees.
• Collaborate across facilities to share best practices and implement improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Data analysis

Safety leadership

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Alter Trading Corp in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is seeking a Shredder Supervisor to lead safe, reliable shredder operations under the Facility Manager. This hands-on leadership role oversees production, maintenance, and quality, driving continuous improvement in throughput, uptime, and cost control.

Responsibilities include monitoring metrics, maintaining records, coordinating parts, planning daily schedules, and coaching staff while ensuring safety and environmental compliance.