Supervisor, Manufacturing ​/ Production, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations

Administration Full-time Regular SIC Recycling, Riverton, IL, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $22.00 To $30.00 Hourly

S.I.C. Recycling is looking for an experienced, hands-on Supervisor to lead our 2nd shift production team in Riverton, IL. In this role, you'll oversee the Laborers and Operators on your shift, keep production moving safely and efficiently, and serve as the go-to person on the floor when questions or issues come up. This is a great opportunity for someone who knows scrap metal processing operations, leads by example, and wants to help build a strong, safety-first culture on the floor.

Reports To:

Weekday Manager Supervises:
Laborers and Operators

For 95 years, S.I.C. Recycling has been a family-owned leader in scrap metal processing, operating out of a 150000-square-foot facility in Riverton, IL. Our central Midwest location allows us to serve suppliers and consumers across the United States. We're proud members of the American Copper Council and ISRI (Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries), and we're committed to competitive pricing, fast pickup and payment, and treating both our customers and our employees right.

When you join S.I.C., you're joining a company with nearly a century of stability behind it - and a team that feels like family.

• Directly supervise Laborers and Operators throughout the shift, assigning tasks and monitoring workflow
• Oversee production activity to keep the shift running safely, efficiently, and on pace
• Monitor material flow and quality, and maintain accurate shift logs and production records
• Train new employees and reinforce proper equipment operation and safety procedures
• Enforce safety policies and address hazards or unsafe practices on the floor
• Communicate shift updates, issues, and priorities to the Weekday Manager
• Step in to operate equipment (forklift, shredder line, etc.) as needed to support the crew
• Coordinate loading/unloading and material handling activity across the shift
• Address day-to-day personnel issues and elevate as appropriate
• Maintain a clean, organized, and orderly production floor

• Prior experience supervising or leading a team in a production, manufacturing, or scrap/recycling environment preferred
• Working knowledge of scrap metal processing equipment, including forklifts and shredder line operations
• Ability to safely operate machines and equipment, and to train others to do the same
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to hold a team accountable
• Ability to repeatedly lift at least 25 pounds
• Ability to keep pace in a fast-moving production environment
• Reliable, consistent attendance and punctuality
• Sound judgment and problem-solving ability under time pressure
• A team-first attitude and willingness to lead by example on the floor

• Work is performed in an active scrap metal processing facility, both indoors and outdoors, and may involve exposure to seasonal heat, cold, and other outdoor elements
• Exposure to dust, metal debris, and odors typical of a scrap processing environment
• Noise levels may reach or exceed 85 decibels; hearing protection is required for most of the shift
• Required PPE includes steel-toed boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and other task-specific safety gear
• Work is performed around heavy equipment, including forklifts and a shredder line

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and squat for extended periods throughout the shift
• Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds repeatedly, and heavier loads occasionally with assistance
• Ability to climb on and off equipment such as forklifts safely
• Ability to work at a…