Shredder Supervisor

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.