Facilities & Operations Supervisor
Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc.

Job Info

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The Facilities and Operations (F&O) Supervisor reports directly to the Facilities & Operations Manager and has a primary focus on driving, guiding and influencing the support mechanisms that streamline and coordinate the overall operational effectiveness and efficiency of the assigned location. The F&O Supervisor focuses specifically on: overall Health & Safety and Environmental compliance; quality control; maintenance and accuracy of all material inventories; coordination of inter-yard transportation of materials; ensuring their facility’s volume quotas are being met by communicating with the Commercial Group; and Continuous Improvement for the facilities, administration, and management of Production and Maintenance employees.

 

This position operates within flexible parameters. The primary goal of this position is to achieve excellence in all facets of facility and operations management. Providing the highest quality product safely, effectively and efficiently decreases accidents and errors and increases profits.

Essential Functions:

Environmental and Health & Safety (H&S)

• Supports overall H&S issues within the facility by working closely with the Regional Safety Engineer(s).
• Ensures Environmental compliance in accordance with company, federal and state policies by working closely with the Regional Environmental Manager.
• Monitors H&S programs administered by MRB H&S department.
• Following an incident or accident, instructs personnel on Corrective Action Plans in accordance with policy.
• Monitors H&S and Environmental Compliance for all assigned locations to report any deficiencies and/or issues to the General Manager, Regional General Manager, H&S Engineer(s), and/or Environmental Manager.
• Provides a safe environment for all employees, customers and visitors.

Operational Performance & Best Management Practices

• Oversees operations and maintenance in all departments.
• Ensures that negotiated production levels are met and maintained for all departments.
• Forecasts monthly production with the General Manager, in conjunction with the Commercial group, to ensure facility goals are met.
• Spearheads Continuous Improvement for the facility.
• Reviews maintenance procedures and record keeping for all production equipment.
• Investigates to clarify, validate, test and analyze operational data for accuracy and validity.
• Assesses the effectiveness of transportation and other sub-contractors.

Equipment & Maintenance

• Monitors equipment needs and availability for the facility.

Inventory & Quality Control

• Maintains communication with facility and regional Commercial and Transportation Departments to ensure material purchase quotas are being met for the facilities and material is being transferred or shipped in a timely fashion.
• Maintains accurate material inventories in all facilities, keeping in compliance with all internal and SOX controls, in conjunction with the regional financial group.
• Monitors assigned yard inventories.
• Ensures that reports of any off grade/ off spec materials are discussed with supervisor prior to shipment in order to eliminate quality consumer complaints, avoid downgrades, and eliminate claims
• Ensures all storage of finished goods is done in compliance with internal controls already set in place.
• Implements and maintains an effective, documented Quality Control program focusing on a strong relationship with Commercial and Sales departments.
• Works with internal and customer specs for materials.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Operates facilities within established Operating and CAPEX budgets and makes recommendations on a yearly basis for Capital Expenditures taking into account: equipment condition; environmental necessities; operational needs; ability to sustain business operations; business growth.

Administrative Management

• Identifies and spearheads any necessary training for all personnel.
• Ensures proper reporting is in place and being utilized for all production departments.
• Manages all personnel by setting up an appropriate management structure.
• Follows HR guidelines for status changes, salary changes, goal setting, annual reviews/evaluations, and payroll issues.

Special Projects

• Performs other special projects as assigned.                                     
• Workload is cyclical and can present significant time pressures when strict adherence to deadlines is critical. Workload is often reactive and cannot be anticipated or planned for. Often many extra hours are required, weekend, weekday and holidays. Exposure to physical operations at metal recycling yards; it is necessary to walk/climb in active industrial yards with uneven surfaces and to out-of-the-way areas.

Job Conditions:

Internal contacts are by phone and in person with Metals Recycling Business personnel and various management level personnel. External contacts are by phone, e-mail and in person with potential and existing customers, other companies within the industry, and governmental agencies.

Interpersonal Contacts:

See the applicable Regional Director or General Manager organization chart for all direct and indirect reporting relationships.  Oversee the management and assign work to team members as appropriate to meet business needs. Responsible for the team and individual members performance of these assigned tasks. Must communicate effectively and ensure clear communication of expectations.  The F&O Supervisor has direct responsibility for managing the facility team, union and/or non-union, non-management hourly staff.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Takes ownership and responsibility for ensuring all internal controls managed within in the scope of this job position, including completion by any direct reports, are being performed and signed off on a monthly basis through the internal controls checklist.  Communicates upward problems in operations, noncompliance with the code of conduct, or other policy violations or illegal actions.  Supports the Company’s Internal Control process which includes understanding, communicating and complying with defined internal controls as well as suggesting and making modifications to the policies, procedures and controls to better relate to the business.

Internal Control Responsibilities: 

Occasional exposure to inclement weather conditions and travel is required. Work pressure can be substantial during peak times, requiring considerable adaptability; disturbances of work flow, and/or irregularities in work schedule are expected and occur on an intermittent basis. Regular overtime is required. Offsite work involves meeting in person with current or potential customers, and visiting other Schnitzer locations.

Physical Activities Required to Perform Essential Functions:

 

Ability to: sit or stand for extended periods of time, up to 6 hours per day. Position requires individual to: stand, walk, and/or otherwise move around a steel scrap yard environment. Some computer work is necessary requiring visual acuity to perform close detail work. Must have the ability to communicate in a professional manner by phone, e-mail and in person with all levels of internal personnel and business contacts.

Qualifications:

 

Minimum of 5-10 years previous experience in steel scrap yard operations, and familiarity with physical operations and personnel. College degree preferred; courses in business/operations management helpful. Project management experience or specialized knowledge a plus. This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive an automobile.

Knowledge of operations; leadership, analytical, organization, good communication, good mathematical skills; and intermediate computer competency. Ability to: apply principles of logical thinking to a wide range of practical problems; deal with a large number of variables and determine a specific course of action.

 

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

All U.S. applicants must be 18 years of age or older and all Canada applicants must be 16 years of age or older.

 Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. participates in e-verify for all U.S. new hires.

 

An offer of U.S. employment by Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. or any of its subsidiaries is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen and background check. 

 All new hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement. This applies to all U.S. non-union employees.

 As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, disability status, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, age, prior industrial injury, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status under local, state or federal law.

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