SUPERVISOR

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Recycling Supervisor

 Overview
As a Recycling Supervisor, you’ll lead day-to-day operations within a dynamic scrap and recycling yard, ensuring materials are safely processed, accurately sorted, and delivered to meet customer and production requirements. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced industrial environments and is passionate about operational efficiency, safety, and team development.

 Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Supervision
• Oversee and coordinate recycling yard personnel, ensuring safe and efficient material handling.
• Train, coach, and audit operators against established procedures and performance standards.
• Support hiring, performance evaluations, and disciplinary processes.
• Operational Coordination
• Manage the flow of scrap materials from receipt through sorting and shipment.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics via rail and truck in partnership with Sales and Purchasing teams.
• Ensure timely delivery to internal and external customers while minimizing material downgrades.
• Safety & Compliance
• Champion a strong safety culture by enforcing procedures and conducting formal safety audits.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures focused on safe yard operations.
• Ensure compliance with all company and regulatory safety standards.
• Equipment & Maintenance
• Oversee proper usage and maintenance of yard equipment to minimize downtime and damage.
• Coordinate repairs and inspections, including locomotives and heavy machinery.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and drive timely resolution.
• Inventory & Quality Control
• Maintain accurate records of incoming and outgoing material weights.
• Ensure proper classification and quality of scrap grades to support production requirements.
• Monitor inventory flow for efficient yard organization and processing.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Work closely with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to meet operational goals.
• Communicate effectively with Regional Managers and other yard locations.
• Recommend process improvements and escalate operational issues as needed.

 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 2–3 years of relevant experience
  OR 5–7 years of progressive experience in recycling, scrap, or industrial operations
• Strong knowledge of scrap metal grades and steel production requirements
• Experience with rail/truck logistics and yard operations preferred
• Proven leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement

 What Success Looks Like

• Safe, efficient yard operations with strong team performance
• Accurate material handling and inventory tracking
• On-time customer deliveries with minimal quality issues
• Well-trained, engaged, and accountable team members

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.  

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