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United Scrap Metal, Inc.

Operations Supervisor

United Scrap Metal, Inc., Cicero, Illinois, United States, 60804

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Base pay range $55,000.00/yr - $60,000.00/yr

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National Talent Acquisition Coordinator @ United Scrap Metal, Inc. | Business Development, Recruiting Established in 1978, United Scrap Metal ("USM") has grown from $200 and a rental truck into one of the largest full-service recyclers in the country. Today, the USM team continues to pioneer innovative, solutions-driven recycling programs through ethical and sustainable practices, which have earned them both acclaim and recognition amongst industry partners. With 700+ team members across 11 locations nationally, the company’s commitment to excellence is reflected in its award-winning history, as well as an outstanding client retention rate across thousands of customers throughout North America. Equally as important is the expansion of the team’s focus on philanthropy, sustainability, diversity and carrying out our corporate mission:

making a positive impact on the lives of others . USM is proud to make a difference for its customers, partners, team members, communities and the planet as it continues to drive its expansion forward for the next forty years and beyond.

USM is looking for purpose-driven individuals who seek to utilize their unique traits and attributes to make a positive impact on the company and further our mission. Team members at United are driven to achieve results and are tenacious in the face of challenges. They are humble and intellectually curious, seeking the ability to roll up their sleeves and “get their hands dirty” to solve complex problems while maintaining the motivation to develop both personally and professionally. Lastly, collaboration is vital to our business and line of work; therefore, our team members must be able to communicate and build relationships with multiple cross functional departments across the organization.

Position Overview The Bilingual (Spanish) Operations Supervisor supports the Operations Manager overseeing and directing the various Operations Team Members who are responsible for sorting and separating raw materials. This individual’s main priority will be to initiate process improvement and leadership of his or her area of assigned responsibility. Reports directly to the Operations Manager and oversees his or her specific department of team members.

Summary of Responsibilities

Operates the facility in full compliance with USM’s Safety Program, EPA Regulations, & OSHA Standards; coordinates any other facets of the program with outside safety consultants while helping to facilitate ongoing training with an in-house safety liaison

Supports all Wire Processing and De-Ox related activity

Develops the strategic thought process and intuition of the key team members who lead each department; this will encompass developing a thorough operator training program in the future

Implements policy in reference to attendance, punctuality, and equipment damage and disciplines, when necessary, if expectations are not met

Understands our feedstock by given customer segments: Manufacturing, Demo & Contractors, Facility, Scrap Recyclers, Recycling Center, Obsolete / Repair Service Centers and Utilities

Coordinates cost effective preventative maintenance, and overall upkeep of operations; upholds pre-inspection system standards and other proactive measures

Responds to Sales Team inquiries regarding the scope of our services and overall capabilities

Possesses the vision to profitably expand volumes and help grow the business into the future

Establishes low turnover due to a superior workforce

Supports development of risk mitigation initiatives

Coordinates efficient day to day operations, scheduling and staffing logistics of his or her area of responsibility

Identifies challenges, increases efficiencies and oversees the entire operation

Creates and manages performance management and improvement tracking systems

Performs new team member orientation, training & development logistics and recordkeeping

Assists with team member relations

Participates in cross functional committee facilitation

Supports companywide communication and strategic initiatives (ISO 14001 / RIOS)

Ensures team member safety, welfare, wellness, health reporting and services

Must demonstrate competency in all aspects of the job and company objectives

Demonstrates understanding of company policies, rules and trainings

Other duties as assigned

Required Characteristics

Fluency in English; working knowledge / basic communication in Spanish

College degree or equivalent related job experience preferred

Experience in the metal industry/ manufacturing / heavy industrial environment preferred

Possess a basic understanding of how a company operates financially

Ability to be “hands on” while training and supporting direct reports

Participates in personal ongoing development

The Company desires a candidate who has shown a stable job history, dependable attendance practices and whose references can state is a trustworthy individual

Ability to work in various environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold, dusty, dirty and/or wet conditions

Candidate must pass a pre-employment physical, background and credit check

Able to fulfill flexible scheduling requirements as determined by the manager and / or business needs of the operation

Minimum Safety Training Requirements

Basic on-the-job training that satisfies the Primary Objectives of the specific position (as noted above)

US-SOP-01 United in Safety Manual

US-F11 QEH&S Policy

US-SOP-03 Team Member Handbook

We strive to demonstrate our Core Values in all positions at USM:

USM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. USM will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. USM is a Zero Impairment Workplace. USM provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your Talent Acquisition contact or another member of our People Experience Team at careers@unitedscrap.com. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.

Job Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Supply Chain

Industries: Manufacturing, Wholesale Recyclable Materials, and Architectural and Structural Metal Manufacturing

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Tuition assistance

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