Shredder Supervisor

Alter Trading; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Alter Trading seeks a Shredder Supervisor to lead safe, reliable shredder operations under the Facility Manager. You will oversee production, downstream processing, equipment reliability, quality, and team performance while driving continuous improvement in throughput, uptime, cost control, and compliance.

You will monitor metrics, coordinate maintenance and parts, plan daily schedules, coach staff, and collaborate across facilities to share best practices and sustain safety and efficiency in a

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of supervisory experience in metals recycling or similar production environment.
• Mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and large-motor systems knowledge.
• Travel up to 10% and outdoor work in heavy industrial setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead shredder operations and oversee throughput, uptime, quality, and cost.
• Monitor metrics like tons per hour, downtime, and yield; drive improvements.
• Coordinate spare parts purchasing and maintain inventory for reliability.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Metals recycling

Shredders/hammermill

Data analysis

Safety leadership

Maintenance knowledge

Strong communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

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.