Overview:
A well-established metals recycling company is seeking an experienced Shredder Manager to oversee daily production, safety, and personnel at a high-volume processing facility. This individual will be responsible for leading plant operations, maximizing equipment uptime, driving production efficiencies, and maintaining a safe and productive work environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader with strong operational experience in heavy industrial manufacturing, metals recycling, or aggregate processing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily shredder operations and coordinate production activities to meet safety, quality, and throughput objectives.
- Supervise, coach, and develop hourly personnel while promoting accountability and continuous improvement.
- Coordinate the efficient use of heavy mobile equipment and material handling systems, including loaders, excavators, cranes, conveyors, and trucks.
- Monitor production metrics, equipment performance, and operating efficiencies while identifying opportunities to improve plant performance.
- Partner with maintenance personnel to prioritize repairs, preventive maintenance, and equipment reliability.
- Ensure compliance with all safety policies, environmental regulations, and company operating procedures.
- Conduct regular inspections of work areas, identify potential hazards, and promote a proactive safety culture.
- Maintain accurate production, inventory, and operating records.
- Work closely with operations, maintenance, transportation, and commercial teams to support overall facility performance.
- Assist with employee training, scheduling, and performance management.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of leadership experience in a metals recycling shredder operations environment.
- Previous experience supervising shredder operations or other large-scale processing equipment preferred.
- Strong knowledge of heavy equipment, material handling systems, and production operations.
- Proven leadership, communication, and team development skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, environmental compliance, and operational excellence.
- Ability to troubleshoot problems, prioritize work, and make sound operational decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable working in an outdoor industrial environment in varying weather conditions.
- High school diploma or GED required; additional technical education is a plus.
For additional information:
Kate DiMatteo
Phone: 610-421-1231
Email: kdimatteo@unitedemployment.com
