Shredder Supervisor

SA Recycling LLC; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health plan options (medical)

Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401k with company match

Weekly pay

Referral incentives

Uniforms & PPE

Bonuses (Safety & Profitability)

Job summary

SA Recycling LLC is seeking a Shredder Supervisor to oversee daily shredder operations, ensure safety, and partner with the GM on production goals. The role requires supervision of staff, scheduling across shifts, and maintaining equipment reliability in varying weather.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in shredder operations, 2+ years in supervision, and strong communication skills. Outdoor work and bilingual English/Spanish are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor's/Associates degree preferred.
• 3–5 years’ shredder operations experience in the scrap metal or related industry.
• 2+ years shredder supervisory experience required.
• Ability to work in outdoor environments and all weather conditions.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Bi-lingual English & Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with General Manager and EHS Manager on shredder operations.
• Direct production and maintenance scheduling across shifts to meet goals and minimize downtime.
• Mentor, lead, and train shredder personnel.
• Prepare production, operational and maintenance reports as scheduled.
• Assist with budgets and capital expenditures to sustain and grow production.
• Complete daily inspections and reports.
• Maintain inventory levels for parts and repairs.
• Backup GM with training, operations and EHS audits/inspections.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Outdoor/Weather-exposed work

Shredder operations experience

Shredder supervisory experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's/Associates degree preferred

Tools

PLC knowledge

Electrical & mechanical subsystems understanding

Job description

We are looking for a hard-working, dependable and safety minded individual to join our team as a Shredder Supervisor. As the Shredder Supervisor you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operations the shredding operations in partnership with the General Manager. The Shredder Supervisor is responsible for all daily activities of the shredder to include operational efficiencies, maintenance, supervision of assigned employees, and for meeting all production goals.

This position will work inside and outside in varying weather conditions, and SA Recycling strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

SA Recycling offers:

• Competitive Pay
• Choice of 2 Medical plans, with Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401k with a Company Match
• Weekly Pay
• Referral Incentives
• Company provided uniforms and PPE
• Eligible for Safety and Profitability Bonuses

Responsibilities of the Shredder Supervisor

• Partners with the General Manager and Environmental Health and Safety Manager regarding all aspects of shredder operations.
• Directs production and maintenance scheduling across multiple shifts to meet assigned goals and minimize down time.
• Mentors, leads, and trains all personnel assigned to the shredder.
• Prepares all production, operational and maintenance reports as scheduled or directed.
• Partners with the General Manager in establishing shredder budgets and make recommendations for capital expenditures to sustain and grow production operations.
• Complete daily inspections and reports.
• Maintains inventory levels to ensure adequate parts are on hand, or ordered timely, for all scheduled or unscheduled repairs.
• Back up General Manager as needed with all employee training, operations and EHS audits and inspections, and other duties as needed.

Qualifications of the Shredder Supervisor

• High School Diploma, or GED; Bachelors or Associates Degree in a related field of study preferred.
• 3 – 5 years’ experience shredder operations experience in the scrap metal or related industry.
• 2+ years of shredder supervisory experience required..
• Ability and willingness to work in an outdoor environment and in all types of weather.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills (written and verbal).
• A comprehensive understanding of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, PLC’s and large motor subsystems.
• Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) language skills a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Equipment & Tools: Personal computer, multi-line phone, Laser printer
• Physical Demand Level: Light to Moderate
• Work Capacity: Lifting & carrying 35lb loads, bending, kneeling, and sitting for long periods.
• Sensory Demands: Hearing, vision, touch and taste
• Hand Movements: Repetitive motions, gripping, keyboard alignment,

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

An offer of employment by SA Recycling is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen, physical exam, and background check with a credit check (if position specified).

All US applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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