Supervisor

Cleveland-Cliffs Ferrous Processing & Trade; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Variable compensation opportunities

Job summary

Ferrous Processing and Trading, a business of Cleveland-Cliffs Steel, seeks a Supervisor in Pontiac, MI to manage scale house and metal processing operations, ensuring accurate transactions, safety, and efficient performance. You will lead daily activities, train staff, and coordinate with yard personnel and customers.

The role requires 3+ years in related INDUSTRIAL setting and 1+ year of supervisory experience, with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three (3) years of experience in scrap recycling, metal processing, manufacturing, logistics, or a related industrial environment.
• One (1) year of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Working knowledge of scale house operations, scrap metal grading, and yard operations preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with computer systems, scale software, and Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily scale house and metal shop operations.
• Lead, train, schedule, and support employees while maintaining accountability and performance standards.
• Ensure accurate weighing, documentation, and processing of inbound and outbound materials.
• Coordinate activities between scale operators, yard personnel, equipment operators, and customers.
• Monitor scrap receiving, sorting, grading, and shipment activities to maximize efficiency.
• Enforce company safety policies and ensure compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Resolve operational and customer service issues related to material transactions and processing.
• Maintain accurate records, inventory controls, and operational reports.
• Conduct workplace inspections and support equipment maintenance efforts.
• Promote a safe, organized, and productive work environment.
• Assist management with process improvements and achieving operational goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Scale software

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Scale software

Computer systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Pontiac, MI

Ferrous Processing and Trading, a business of Cleveland-Cliffs Steel, has an immediate opportunity fora Supervisor at our Pontiac, MI operation. The Supervisor oversees the daily operations of the scale house and metal processing areas within the yard. This role ensures accurate material transactions, safe and efficient operations, regulatory compliance, and effective supervision of scale house and metal shop employees. The Supervisor serves as a key leader in maintaining productivity, customer service, and operational excellence.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Supervise daily scale house and metal shop operations.
• Lead, train, schedule, and support employees while maintaining accountability and performance standards.
• Ensure accurate weighing, documentation, and processing of inbound and outbound materials.
• Coordinate activities between scale operators, yard personnel, equipment operators, and customers.
• Monitor scrap receiving, sorting, grading, and shipment activities to maximize efficiency.
• Enforce company safety policies and ensure compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Resolve operational and customer service issues related to material transactions and processing.
• Maintain accurate records, inventory controls, and operational reports.
• Conduct workplace inspections and support equipment maintenance efforts.
• Promote a safe, organized, and productive work environment.
• Assist management with process improvements and achieving operational goals.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three (3) years of experience in scrap recycling, metal processing, manufacturing, logistics, or a related industrial environment.
• One (1) year of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Working knowledge of scale house operations, scrap metal grading, and yard operations preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with computer systems, scale software, and Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work in an outdoor industrial environment and perform occasional physical tasks, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Ferrous Processing and Trading is a subsidiary of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. Cleveland-Cliffs is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package, including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunities, health insurance, a retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.