Interco

metals trading and recycling

DepartmentSupervisor

$60–70k Madison, Illinois, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“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.

metals trading and recycling
Problems you'll solve

Ability to recognize and solve problems

Eligibility Requirements

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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