Production Supervisor, Refining/Casting

Responsibilities

• Scheduling of the refining and casting departments.
• Direct supervision of hourly employees (casting and refining).
• Training and scheduling of casting and refining employees.
• Communicate with Production, Transportation, Maintenance, QA/lab, and other departments to ensure continual process.
• Follow all Health and Safety procedures/practices as they apply to the area of work and the facility.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow ALL established standard operating procedures.
• Ensure safe operation of the refining and casting departments in meeting established operating goals and quality standards.
• Report any change in the operation of the casting/refining equipment.
• Follow procedures to operate all refining and casting equipment and make necessary specification adjustments per instructions.
• Participate in training and development programs.
• Perform whatever other responsibilities and duties that are assigned by management.
• Ensure adequate refining and casting levels are maintained.

Qualifications

• Production background, preferably in a process environment.
• Ability to supervise and motivate hourly employees.
• Ability to organize and plan workflow.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to perform calculations using a calculator.
• Ability to organize and perform refining and casting process.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Computer skills.
• Certification in the use of the following mobile equipment (training will be provided if necessary): Forklift, Crane/Hoist, Loader, Excavator, Bobcat (Skid Loader).

Physical Demands

• Frequent walking, standing, climbing stairs and ladders, and movement throughout production and operational areas.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and lifting.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds occasionally required.

Environment

• Frequent exposure to lead-containing dust, fumes, airborne particulates, elevated noise levels, and extreme temperatures, including heat and humidity associated with smelting and production operations.
• Routine exposure to industrial equipment, moving machinery, and production processes.
• Noise levels are frequently high.
• The consistent use of required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respiratory protection and a full-face respirator in designated areas, is mandatory.

Travel

• Occasional travel required for training, development, and support needs.

About Our Company

Element Resources (elementrellc.com) is one of the largest battery recycling companies in the United States. Recycling recovers 99% of all lead received at our recycling centers. Every year we recycle millions of pounds of lead and recover and neutralize millions of gallons of sulfuric acid. Our robust, highly controlled recycling process is a critical part of our commitment to environmental sustainability.