Supervisor in Training

Metalico-; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Vision Insurance

401(K) with company match

Aflac Services

Life Insurance

Paid holidays

Employee Referral Program

Safety Boot & Glasses reimbursement

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Job summary

Metalico Buffalo Inc. is seeking a Supervisor Trainee to learn the metal recycling business from the ground up. The role focuses on supervising, guiding, and influencing day-to-day operations at the Buffalo location, with a plan to grow profits, reach quality goals, and lead a team.

The position requires a strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and the ability to communicate effectively with customers. Training will cover processing operations, safety, and standard operating procedures, with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 2 years in operational management training preferred.
• Heavy equipment skills (forklift, skidsteer, loader) a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment and communicate with customers.
• Ability to work full weeks with optional Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Support operations management to maintain a safe, organized facility.
• Suggest ways to maximize profits, meet quality standards and set goals.
• Assess safety and environmental needs and advise the Assistant General Manager.
• Review and improve the quality of finished products with the manager.
• Ensure adherence to customer specs and help expand margins.
• Train Yard staff on operating and maintaining equipment.
• Understand processing operations and advise on material flow.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures and implement with the manager.
• Conduct business professionally and respond to customers.
• Handle disputes promptly, protecting company and customer interests.
• Manage day-to-day duties and set daily assignments for yard/plant staff.
• Ensure efficient use of company assets and meet customer needs.
• Follow Metalico Code of Business Conduct and participate in training.
• Plan capital needs and optimize space for inventory.
• Identify and develop future leaders; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

2-year operational management training experience

Tools

Heavy Equipment Handling

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Job description

COMPANY: Metalico Buffalo Inc
JOB TITLE: Supervisor Trainee
REPORTS TO: Assistant General Manager
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
LOCATION: 127 Fillmore Ave., Buffalo, NY 14210
HOURS: Monday-Friday 7:00 AM-4:00 PM, Saturdays as needed
COMPENSATION: $20-24.00/hr., based on experience and skills

PURPOSE

The purpose of the Supervisor in Training position is to learn our business from the ground up. We will train the right person, no scrap metal experience necessary, however the ideal candidate must possess the following work qualifications highlighted below. The purpose of this position is to supervise, manage, guide and influence day-to-day operational activities for the Metalico Buffalo location. This position will be responsible for planning and communicating their business vision, growth and diversification to their team and drive the execution of an effective operations program. In addition, recommend ways to maximize profits, meet quality standards, set production goals and build teamwork.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Support operations management for all ferrous and non-ferrous units with the objective of maintaining a safe, organized, and tidy facility.
• Recommend ways to maximize profits, meet quality standards, set production goals, and build teamwork.
• Evaluate the safety/environmental needs and make recommendations to the Assistant General Manager.
• Review and make recommendations to the Assistant General Manager for the quaility produced of our finished products.
• Ensure adherence to customer specifications and make recommendations to the Assistant General Manager on ways to expand margins.
• Assist Yard Manager with employee training regarding operating and maintaining equipment.
• Become familiar with all processing operations and costs. Become knowledgeable enough to determine how material is to be processed through Metalico's operating facilities and make recommendations to the Assistant General Manager as needed.
• Review/develop Standard Operating Procedures for operations, and make recommendations to the Assistant General Manager as needed.
• Conduct themselves with professionalism and be responsive to all internal and external customers.
• Handle all disputes in a timely and effective manner. Effectiveness is defined as protection of both Metalico and the interests of the disputed party.
• Manage the employee' day-to-day duties. Set up daily assignments for all yard/plant staff.
• Effective use of all company assests
• Ensure that all customers' needs are met on a continuing basis.
• Follow and perform duties in accordance with the Metalico Code of Business Conduct.
• Attend relevant training/information sessions with the intent of becoming more knowledgeable.
• Responsible for planning and requesting capital needs.
• Efficient use of available space for inventory management.
• Responsible for identifying and developing future leaders of our organization.
• Follow all Metalico procedures regarding their activities.
• This position is to perform other duties/tasks as assigned by upper management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 2-year minimum operational management training experience, preferred.
• Heavy Equipment skills a plus (forklift, skidsteer, loader, material handlers)
• Scrap Metal Knowledge and Experience a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, and Word a plus.
• Willingness to learn in a fast paced, inclement weather, dirty work environment.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with customers.
• Must be able to work a full week & half day Saturdays as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to lift / push / pull 30 lbs alone or with assistance as needed.
• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Sitting when operating equipment.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to use both hands regularly with enough dexterity to safely operate basic hand and power tools.
• Awareness of surroundings (able to see, hear, talk), moving equipment, employees, etc.
• Move about a salvage yard on uneven terrain.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer, keyboard, mouse, and to handle other computer components.
• Expected to participate in required training sessions, presentations, and meetings.
• Exposure to elements and / or non-climate-controlled environments where temperatures and weather extremes (heat, cold, rain, snow) may be encountered.
• Work may take place in an industrial environment, with noise, dust and fumes.
• Noise level in the work environment is moderate; hearing protection is always provided to employees by the company.

BENEFITS

• Medical & Dental Insurance (70% employer paid).
• Flexible Spending Account (Out of pocket).
• Vision Insurance (Out of pocket).
• 401(K) (2.5% company match).
• Aflac Services (Out of pocket).
• Life Insurance (25k, 100% Employer paid).
• 8.5 paid holidays.
• Employee Referral Program $1000.
• Safety Toed Boot and Safety Prescription Glasses Reimbursement Annually.
• Paid Vacation.
• Paid Sick Time.

Metalico is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affictive Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.