Shredder Supervisor

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

Shredder Supervisor

Shredder Full Time Admin Eau Claire, WI, US 1 Attachments

Salary Range: $38.00 To $43.00 Hourly

Position Title:

Shredder Supervisor

Location:

Reports To:

Facility Manager

Date:

October 22, 2026

Position Overview:

The Shredder Supervisor leads safe, reliable, and efficient shredder operations under the direction of the Facility Manager. This hands-on leadership role oversees production, downstream processing, equipment reliability, product quality, and team performance while driving continuous improvement in throughput, uptime, cost control, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Monitor and improve key operating metrics, including tons per hour, uptime, yield, recovery rates, downtime, and cost per ton.

• Maintain accurate production, downtime, quality, and operating records; use data to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Ensure finished products meet applicable steel mill specifications and internal quality standards.
• Coordinate spare and replacement parts purchasing and maintain appropriate inventory to support reliable production.
• Plan and adjust daily operating schedules, production goals, and material flow in coordination with the Facility Manager, yard leadership, maintenance, and other supervisors.
• Direct preventive, predictive, and emergency maintenance activities to improve equipment availability, reliability, and operating cost.
• Lead safety and environmental compliance across shredder operations. Partner with safety leadership to strengthen safe work practices, address hazards, and actively support Alter’s safety program.
• Lead, coach, and develop production and maintenance employees. Support staffing, training, performance management, and related personnel decisions.
• Collaborate across facilities and company committees to share best practices and implement continuous improvements in safety, production, maintenance, and cost control.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:Three to five years of supervisory experience in metals recycling, auto shredding, heavy industrial processing, or a comparable production environment.

• Demonstrated experience leading production teams and improving safety, throughput, quality, equipment reliability, and operating performance.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and large-motor systems, preventive maintenance programs, and heavy equipment operations.
• Strong understanding of shredder and downstream separation processes, including magnets, eddy-current systems, and non-ferrous recovery.
• Ability to analyze production data, solve operational problems, and communicate effectively with employees and leaders at all levels.
• Commitment to safety, environmental compliance, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel less than 10%.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions within a heavy industrial environment.

Preferred Experience:

• Hands-on experience with hammermill shredders and downstream systems.
• Success optimizing throughput, recovery, uptime, or cost performance in a metals recycling operation.