Production Supervisor jobs in United States

An opportunity for an experienced Scrapyard Supervisor is available for permanent employment based in Cape Town.

Industry: Iron & Steel Making.

Salary: Negotiable from R30 000 kpm based on experience.

Benefits: Relocation Assistance, Accommodation Support, Medical Aid & Provident Fund.

• Organise, plan and supervise daily scrapyard activities.
• Ensure all scrap is sorted, categorised and stored correctly according to plant requirements.
• Oversee receiving, off‑loading, weighing and dispatch of scrap materials.
• Monitor scrap stock levels and ensure consistent supply to production processes.

• Identify and separate ferrous vs non‑ferrous metals.
• Sort scrap according to grade, size, quality, contamination levels and melting suitability.
• Ensure removal of hazardous or non‑conforming materials (e.g., sealed cylinders, flammables, foreign objects).
• Verify scrap consistency and communicate anomalies to management.

• Lead and coordinate scrapyard labourers, operators and support staff.
• Allocate tasks, monitor productivity, and ensure high workmanship standards.
• Conduct toolbox talks, shift briefings and safety discussions.
• Train employees on scrap identification, safety protocols, and handling procedures.

• Enforce strict adherence to safety procedures in a high‑risk environment.
• Ensure proper PPE usage and compliance with the OHS Act and company safety policies.
• Conduct risk assessments and hazard identification for scrap‑handling tasks.
• Maintain a clean, organised and hazard‑free scrapyard area.

• Oversee operation of cranes, loaders, grabbers, magnets and other scrapyard equipment (where applicable).
• Ensure daily equipment checks, reporting of defects and adherence to maintenance schedules.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to ensure uninterrupted yard operations.

• Keep accurate records of scrap received, sorted and dispatched.
• Submit daily/weekly reports on scrap volumes, grades and discrepancies.
• Assist with stock‑takes, audits and inventory control processes.

• Identify opportunities to improve scrap flow, reduce contamination and optimise yard layout.
• Recommend improvements in sorting processes or equipment utilisation.
• Support production by ensuring consistent, well‑prepared scrap feedstock.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in the steel industry, scrapyard operations, or furnace feed preparation.
• Strong background in scrap sorting, categorisation, identification and grading.
• Knowledge of ferrous and non‑ferrous metals, including their value, melting characteristics and processing requirements.
• Experience supervising teams in a heavy industrial or high‑risk environment.
• Grade 12 (essential)
• Scrap classification training or metallurgical exposure (adv)
• Supervisory or leadership training (adv)
• Valid driver’s licence or ability to operate material handling equipment (adv)
• Must be willing and ready to relocate to Cape Town (relocation support provided).
• Ability to work in outdoor, high‑risk and high‑volume scrap‑handling environments.
• Physically fit and safety‑conscious.
• Relocation Assistance, Accommodation Support, Medical Aid & Provident Fund

• Strong knowledge of scrap materials, metals and industrial processes
• Excellent sorting and identification skills
• Hands‑on leadership and ability to manage a large labour force
• Strong organisational and planning ability
• Good communication and teamwork
• Safety‑conscious mindset, disciplined and reliable
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production timelines