Department Supervisor

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 on safety productivity and inclusion. 
• 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 such as packaging pallets etc. 
• Other duties as assigned by Department Manager. 

Skills: 

• Ability to read understand and speak English. 
• Strong organizational and leadership skills 
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills 
• Self-motivated and eager to learn. 
• Math skills include addition subtraction multiplication division and percentages. 
• Ability to recognize and solve problems. 
• Basic computer skills. 
• Proficiency with MS Outlook Word and Excel a plus. 
• Ability to read understand and speak Spanish is a plus. 

Qualifications 

• High School diploma or GED. 
• Minimum 3 years experience in a scrap metal manufacturing or warehousing environment. 
• Minimum 2 years experience working in a supervisory lead or similar position. 
• Experience in non-ferrous scrap metal industry related to grading and alloy identification preferred 
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing concepts is a plus. 
• 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. 

Additional Information :

Compensation: 

• $60000-$70000 Salary Annually
• 100% Company-paid Medical Dental Vision 
• 100% Company-paid Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability 
• Company paid $25K life insurance policy 
• Accelerated paid Vacation time 
• 401(k) with generous company match after one year 
• Annual performance review and bonus 

As a matter of company policy Interco does not sponsor employment visas or hire from out of the USA nor does the company sponsor candidates who do not currently reside within the USA without an existing H-1B visa.

This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the requirements of the job and does not entail a comprehensive listing of all activities duties or responsibilities that will be required. Interco reserves the right to modify this job description at any time including assigning or reassigning job duties or eliminating this position at any time. 

Candidate information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Work remotely: No 

Company Information 

Interco has been recycling computers batteries metals and electronics with a focused track record of innovation and integrity since 1996. The company specializes in the placement of smelter-ready materials catering to commercial industrial dealer and government organizations nationwide. 

The Interco recyclingfacilities are separated into three departments: nonferrous metals computers and electronics and battery processing. The nonferrous facility is located on the 40-acre main campus in Madison (IL) while the computers and electronics are processed in Edwardsville where the Administrative and some logistics offices are located. The commercial department is located on The Hill in St. Louis. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time