Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Shift Supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating activities of workers engaged in operating machines that process (screen, sort, separate and bale) household recyclable materials (metal, glass and plastic) as well as Paper and Cardboard.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Develop familiarity with and ensure compliance with safety, health, environment and community company policies and procedures as they pertain to facility operations and equipment usage and operation
• Observe sorting, equipment operation, processing and bailing operations
• Assign duties to workers according to production schedules and demonstrate safe, efficient use of equipment
• Inspect machinery and equipment to verify conformance to production standards
• Prepare time, attendance and production reports
• Ability to manage personnel (Approx. 25-55 employees) and lead by example
• Multi-task and willingness to learn all areas of operations
• Must be able to lead process and quality teams on improving work flow and quality
• Enter production data and other information on the computer
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent business experience required

Previous supervisory skills in a diverse, fast-paced manufacturing / production environment

Excellent mechanical ability and strong analytical skills

Demonstrated ability to follow procedure and work from a set of written instructions

Ability to work in a plant processing environment for extended periods of time

Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Flexibility required to work successfully on a team

Active individual who will be comfortable spending most of the day walking

Basic computer skills

Good time management and multi-tasking ability

Must speak and understand English; Spanish speaking a plus

WORKING CONDITIONS

Regularly use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms

Frequently required to sit, walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, speak and hear.

Must frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds

Vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud

Environmental conditions are not controlled, exposure to heat, cold, rain, wind, and dust.

Working conditions / physical demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, and feel. Reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to work outside under extreme temperature conditions. (Heat, cold, etc.)

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and / or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

CIRCULAR SERVICES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. THE COMPANY DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE WITH REGARD TO RACE, SEX, RELIGION, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, CITIZENSHIP STATUS, DISABILITY, AGE, MARITAL OR FAMILIAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, GENDER EXPRESSION, VETERAN STATUS, HOUSING STATUS, SOURCE OF INCOME, OR ANY OTHER STATUS PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS. THIS APPLIES TO ANY EMPLOYMENT DECISION, INCLUDING RECRUITING, HIRING, PLACEMENT, PROMOTION, TERMINATION, LAYOFF, RECALL, TRANSFER, LEAVES OF ABSENCE, COMPENSATION, AND TRAINING.  QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WITH A DISABILITY IN NEED OF A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION MAY REQUEST SUCH WITHOUT FEAR OF REPRISAL OR DISCRIMINATION

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits :

Paid Parental Leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA / FSA

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

401k matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Shift :

8-hour shift, overtime when needed

Ability to commute / relocate :

Brooklyn, NY : Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location :

In person