Yard Supervisor

Alter Trading; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Alter Trading in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Ferrous Supervisor to lead the ferrous department on a day shift. You will manage inbound/outbound material, inventory, and quality control while coordinating with the Ferrous Manager to schedule daily production and track performance.

The role requires hands-on operation of equipment (material handler, grapple, front-end loader, skid-steer, dump truck) and a practical approach to safety, maintenance, and cost control. Travel is limited.

Qualifications

• Similar work experience in a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Travel less than 10%.

Responsibilities

• Manage flow of material inbound & outbound, and maintain inventory levels & quality control.
• Work alongside Ferrous Manager to schedule and track daily production to meet expectations.
• Record production data into Production Tracker and Monthly Production Logs.
• Manage facility inventory
• Ensure Materials shipped meet the exact requirements of the customer’s order and maintain traceability.
• Work with department managers of Maintenance, Safety & Environmental to manage required tasks, metrics and expectations.
• QA/QC
• Drive efficiencies to maintain and lower monthly operating costs.
• Communicate regularly with all levels of employees, vendors & customers.
• Learn and Operate Equipment as needed to assist the team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Our Cedar Rapids, Iowa Ferrous Department is looking for its nextFerrous Supervisor who can help lead the team. This is a day shift position. They will be set up to succeed in managing the ferrous inbound/outbound, production quality and inventory. This position requires extensive equipment operating: material handler, grapple, front-end loader, skid-steer, dump truck In time, they will learn what makes this business work and oversee the entire operation.

More Details about this Role:

• Manage flow of material inbound & outbound, and maintain inventory levels & quality control.
• Work alongside Ferrous Manager to schedule and track daily production to meet expectations.
• Record production data into Production Tracker and Monthly Production Logs.
• Manage facility inventory
• Ensure Materials shipped meet the exact requirements of the customer’s order and maintain traceability.
• Work with department managers of Maintenance, Safety & Environmental to manage required tasks, metrics and expectations.
• QA/QC
• Drive efficiencies to maintain and lower monthly operating costs.
• Communicate regularly with all levels of employees, vendors & customers.
• Learn and Operate Equipment as needed to assist the team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

Similar work experience in an heavy industrial or manufacturing work environment is preferred. Position is requires frequent movement throughout the facility, in all weather conditions. Successful candidates will be hands-on with equipment and operations. Excellent open communication style is required to carry out responsibilities with all levels of employees. Travel less than 10%.

About Us:

Alter Trading is looking to add to its Cedar Rapids, IA Eastern Region team. Alter Trading Corporation, a 125 year old company, with 67+ scrap metal processing facilities throughout the Midwest and Southern region. Alter is committed to our customers by being the best source of both ferrous and non-ferrous metal and by giving great customer service.

Job Seekers with a background as a leader, lead, supervisor, manager, quality, technician, inventory, operator, typically do well in this position.