Maintenance Shredder Supervisor

About the role

Sims Metal is a global leader in metal recycling, playing an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance: Perform equipment inspections and support corrective actions for deficiencies. Work with staff, managers, and upper management to prioritize repairs and maintenance based on shredder and facility needs.
• SHECS (Safety, Health, Environment, Compliance, Security):
  • Ensure morning start-up meetings and toolbox talks are completed.
  • Ensure monthly training is completed and materials are uploaded to the SHECS website.
  • Complete all facility-required inspections and reporting accurately and on time.
  • Follow up on outstanding corrective actions and investigations.
  • Manage all EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) requirements to ensure compliance.
• Shredder Operations: Support production staff and supervision in operations and assist with managing outside contractors.
• Projects: Assist with planning and managing major repairs and projects at the shredder.
• Management of Mobile Equipment: Communicate equipment use and repairs with other departments. Ensure inspection reports are performed and concerns addressed.
• Reporting: Prioritize and communicate critical business information to regional management and subordinates in a time-sensitive manner.
• HR: Manage relations with the union workforce and assist with administering disciplinary actions as needed.
• Supervisor Shared Responsibilities:
  • Manage the shredder workforce.
  • Oversee safety meetings, toolbox talks, inspections, corrective actions, and incident investigations.
  • Maintain facility appearance (shredder area).
  • Demonstrate strong safety values, decision-making, organization, and self-motivation.
  • Provide strong reporting and communication to management.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong safety values and decision-making abilities.
• Organized, self-motivated, and proactive.
• Excellent reporting and communication skills.
• Experience managing a union workforce is a plus.
• Commitment to creating a zero-harm workplace and environmental stewardship.

Benefits

Sims offers competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential.