Department Supervisor

About the role

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. 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.

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.

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,