Interco
metals trading and recycling
DepartmentSupervisor
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“Department Supervisor at Interco. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement, leadership skills. oversee daily operations within designated production departments. managing workflow”
Industry & Context.
Ability to recognize and solve problems
Ability to talk and hear, Visual abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus., Ability to frequently stand, walk, reach, use hands and fingers., Ability to occasionally sit, kneel, stoop, and climb., Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a scrap metal, manufacturing, or warehousing environment., Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a supervisory, lead, or similar position., Ability to read, understand, and speak English.
Nice to Have
Experience in non-ferrous scrap metal industry related to grading and alloy identification preferred, Experience with Lean Manufacturing concepts is a plus., Proficiency with MS Outlook, Word, and Excel a plus., Ability to read, understand, and speak Spanish is a plus.
What You'll Do.
oversee daily operations within designated production departments
ensuring quality and throughput objectives are met
and positive work environment
leading a team of employees by setting clear expectations
providing hands-on training
and evaluating performance
assigning tasks to meet production goals
reporting daily outputs
monitoring equipment for issues
managing inventory levels for department supplies
enforcing company policies
identify areas for improvement
support continuous operational growth
operation of assigned department
Manage workflow of multiple processes and assign responsibilities to achieve department throughput and quality objectives
communicate expectations
and evaluate performance of department employees
Maintain a clean and safe working environment
Ensure safe and efficient use of equipment
Create a positive work environment and culture focusing on safety
Report daily department production and coordinate with Department Manager to create schedules
Identify and suggest opportunities for department improvement
Enforce Company policies and procedures
Discipline employees as appropriate
Report department production supply inventory levels
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
cross-functional coordination; vendor/stakeholder management; coordinate with Department Manager to create schedules; Guide, direct, train, communicate expectations, and evaluate performance of department employees
Communication Scope
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Process & Methodology
process management, resource planning
Full Job Description
Interco is a global metals trading and recycling company headquartered in St. Louis with facilities in Missouri and Illinois. The company buys, sells, and processes nonferrous metals and electronics scrap worldwide utilizing established partnerships with end consumers in the United States, Europe, Latin America, and Asia. www.intercojobs.com Interco is seeking Department Supervisors to oversee daily operations within designated production departments. Reporting directly to the Department Manager, the Department Supervisor is responsible for managing workflow, ensuring quality and throughput objectives are met, and maintaining a safe, efficient, and positive work environment. This role involves leading a team of employees by setting clear expectations, providing hands-on training, and evaluating performance. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, proactive, and committed to upholding safety standards, promoting productivity, and fostering a culture of inclusion. Key responsibilities include assigning tasks to meet production goals, reporting daily outputs, monitoring equipment for issues, managing inventory levels for department supplies, and enforcing company policies. Department Supervisors will work closely with the Department Manager to identify areas for improvement and support continuous operational growth. This is a great opportunity for individuals with strong leadership skills who thrive in fast-paced, hands-on environments and are passionate about team development and operational excellence. ## Qualifications Responsibilities: * Responsible for operation of assigned department. * Manage workflow of multiple processes and assign responsibilities to achieve department throughput and quality objectives. * Guide, direct, train, communicate expectations, and evaluate performance of department employees. * Maintain a clean and safe working environment. * Ensure safe and efficient use of equipment. * Create a positive work environment and culture focusing o
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