Recycling Plant Supervisor

Duncan, SC 29334 · Full‑time · Pratt Recycling · Requisition 57‑24895

About the role

Responsible for providing guidance, direction, training and establishing and directing performance objectives for production, safety/regulatory, shipping, planning, receiving, and maintenance. A high degree of safety, quality, production understanding and experience is required.

Benefits

• Paid holidays from day one
• Insurance benefits and wellness reimbursement program within one month of hire
• 401(k) with match after three months
• Full tuition reimbursement after 12 months
• Paid childbearing/parenting leave after 12 months

Responsibilities

• Supervise the work of employees
• Ensure all equipment is operated in accordance with O&M manuals
• Check incoming and outgoing material for quality and conformity
• Ensure housekeeping plan is implemented on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
• Enforce safety rules and regulations
• Ensure employees are properly trained on all mobile equipment
• Maintain, document, and keep up to date all Safety and Health Monthly Training
• Manage material inventories and schedule trucks based on daily production
• Maintain all commodity inventories in a neat and orderly manner
• Conduct daily Toolbox meetings
• Implement and maintain 5S program
• Keep Plant Manager informed of activities, problems, etc.
• Obey all company safety regulations
• Report and document all plant and equipment damage
• Investigate and provide corrective measures for all plant and equipment damage
• Develop and implement JSAs for all job functions in respective area
• Maintain knowledge of all Pratt Recycling Safety Programs
• Manage plant employee overtime and only permit for business necessity
• Follow all company policies per Employee Handbook & Code of Conduct
• Follow all company safety guidelines
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of manufacturing/production supervisory experience
• Understanding of planning and processes in a recycling environment and the impact of health, safety, and environmental issues at local, state, and federal levels
• Fluent in PC applications – Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with all levels of the company, from line workers to company president
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, managers, clients, customers, and the public
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical and governmental regulations
• Professional attitude and conduct
• Multi‑task, interpersonal communication, problem solving, and time management skills
• High degree of safety awareness and safety discipline
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co‑workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times
• Willing to travel and work away from home when required
• Willing to work nights and weekends when necessary
• Strictly adhere to safety requirements and policies/procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co‑workers or supervisors with other duties as required
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by Pratt Safety and OSHA
• Flexibility to meet changing business needs
• Must successfully complete a drug screen and background check (random and suspicion drug tests are performed)