Interco
Manufacturing
DepartmentSupervisor
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“Department Supervisor at Interco. Skills: Department Supervision, Workflow Management, Team Leadership. Oversee daily operations. Manage workflow”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve department throughput objectives; Achieve department quality objectives
Industry & Context.
Recognize problems; Solve problems
Do not sponsor employment visas, Do not hire from out of the USA, Do not sponsor candidates without existing H-1B visa, Reside within the USA
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High School diploma or GED, Minimum 3 years experience in scrap metal, manufacturing, or warehousing, Minimum 2 years experience in supervisory, lead, or similar position, Ability to read, understand, and speak English, Math skills include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages, Basic computer skills, Ability to talk and hear, Visual abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and 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
Nice to Have
Proficiency with MS Outlook, Word, and Excel a plus, Ability to read, understand, and speak Spanish is a plus, Experience in non-ferrous scrap metal industry related to grading and alloy identification preferred, Experience with Lean Manufacturing concepts is a plus
What You'll Do.
Oversee daily operations
Ensure quality objectives met
Ensure throughput objectives met
Maintain safe work environment
Maintain efficient work environment
Maintain positive work environment
Lead team of employees
Set clear expectations
Provide hands-on training
Evaluate employee performance
Assign tasks to meet production goals
Monitor equipment for issues
Manage inventory levels for department supplies
Enforce company policies
Identify areas for improvement
Support continuous operational growth
Operate assigned department
Manage workflow of multiple processes
Assign responsibilities to achieve department throughput
Assign responsibilities to achieve department quality
Guide department employees
Direct department employees
Train department employees
Communicate expectations to employees
Evaluate performance of department employees
Maintain clean working environment
Ensure safe use of equipment
Ensure efficient use of equipment
Create positive work environment
Create positive culture
Focus on productivity
Report daily department production
Coordinate with Department Manager to create schedules
Suggest opportunities for department improvement
Enforce Company policies and procedures
Discipline employees as appropriate
Report department production supply inventory levels
Perform other duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional coordination; Work with Department Manager
Communication Scope
Effective communication; Interpersonal skills
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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