Position Title:
Shredder Supervisor
Location:
Various
Reports To:
Facility Manager
Date:
October 22, 2026
Position Overview:
The Shredder Supervisor leads safe, reliable, and efficient shredder operations under the direction of the Facility Manager. This hands-on leadership role oversees production, downstream processing, equipment reliability, product quality, and team performance while driving continuous improvement in throughput, uptime, cost control, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Monitor and improve key operating metrics, including tons per hour, uptime, yield, recovery rates, downtime, and cost per ton.
- Maintain accurate production, downtime, quality, and operating records; use data to identify trends and drive improvements.
- Ensure finished products meet applicable steel mill specifications and internal quality standards.
- Coordinate spare and replacement parts purchasing and maintain appropriate inventory to support reliable production.
- Plan and adjust daily operating schedules, production goals, and material flow in coordination with the Facility Manager, yard leadership, maintenance, and other supervisors.
- Direct preventive, predictive, and emergency maintenance activities to improve equipment availability, reliability, and operating cost.
- Lead safety and environmental compliance across shredder operations. Partner with safety leadership to strengthen safe work practices, address hazards, and actively support Alter’s safety program.
- Lead, coach, and develop production and maintenance employees. Support staffing, training, performance management, and related personnel decisions.
- Collaborate across facilities and company committees to share best practices and implement continuous improvements in safety, production, maintenance, and cost control.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:Three to five years of supervisory experience in metals recycling, auto shredding, heavy industrial processing, or a comparable production environment.
- Demonstrated experience leading production teams and improving safety, throughput, quality, equipment reliability, and operating performance.
- Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and large-motor systems, preventive maintenance programs, and heavy equipment operations.
- Strong understanding of shredder and downstream separation processes, including magnets, eddy-current systems, and non-ferrous recovery.
- Ability to analyze production data, solve operational problems, and communicate effectively with employees and leaders at all levels.
- Commitment to safety, environmental compliance, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel less than 10%.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions within a heavy industrial environment.
Preferred Experience:
- Hands-on experience with hammermill shredders and downstream systems.
- Success optimizing throughput, recovery, uptime, or cost performance in a metals recycling operation.
