Job Summary:

This is a hands-on leadership position requiring active participation in daily grinding and production operations while supervising and supporting a 2-3-person 2nd shift team.

Supervisory Responsibilities

· Lead and supervise a 2–3 person grinding team during 2nd shift operations to ensure production, quality, safety, and attendance expectations are met

· Assign daily tasks, monitor workflow and production output, and adjust operations as needed to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime

· Set up, operate, and monitor grinding equipment while occasionally operating baling equipment as needed

· Train, coach, and support employees on equipment operation, safety procedures, company policies, and performance expectations

· Collaborate with management/HR to complete disciplinary actions, corrective action documentation, and performance evaluations

· Troubleshoot equipment and production issues, coordinate preventative maintenance activities, and escalate major concerns when necessary

· Inspect processed materials for contamination, consistency, and overall product quality

· Safely operate forklifts and assist with material handling, staging, and production flow throughout the shift

· Complete production reports, inventory tracking, shift communication, and other required documentation accurately and timely

· Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment while promoting continuous improvement and effective communication across departments

Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance
• Ability to motivate and lead a small team in a manufacturing environment
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage workflow efficiently
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting capability
• Dependable, organized, and detail-oriented
• Strong conflict resolution and employee relations skills

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required
• > 2 years of manufacturing, recycling, or grinding operation experience preferred
• Forklift experience preferred
• Basic computer and production reporting experience preferred

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for prolonged periods; use hands and arms to operate machinery and equipment; bend, kneel, crouch, and lift materials throughout the shift; and communicate effectively with employees and supervisors.

The employee must be able to:

• Lift up to 40 pounds
• Work in varying temperatures, humidity, moisture, dust, and dirty environments
• Safely operate forklifts and industrial equipment
• Maintain close and distance vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision necessary for operating machinery and completing documentation

Work Environment

This position works in a manufacturing and recycling facility environment with exposure to moving mechanical equipment, industrial noise, dust, and fluctuating temperatures. Proper PPE must be worn at all times.