Compost Grinding Supervisor

About Silver Creek Materials, Inc.

At Silver Creek Materials, we don't just move materials - we move industries forward. Located on the west side of Fort Worth, we are one of the largest sand, aggregate, mulching, composting, and recycling facilities in DFW. We're a team of hard workers who face each day head-on, celebrate wins together, and believe in doing things the right way. Whether you're operating equipment, selling materials, or supporting the team, you'll help build something bigger. If you're driven by grit, growth, and purpose, this is where your story begins. Check out our website hereand our YouTube channel here!

Job Title: Compost Grinding Supervisor

Location: 2251 Silver Creek Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76108

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Position Type: Full time

Typical Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 pm

Pay Range: $75k DOE

About the role:

We are seeking a highly organized and safety-conscious Grinding Supervisor to oversee the wood grinding operations at our organic recycling facility. This role is critical to ensuring the efficient, safe, and sustainable processing of wood material into high-quality mulch, compost feedstock, or biomass materials. The ideal candidate will combine strong leadership skills with hands-on operational expertise.

What you'll do:

- Supervise day-to-day operations of the wood grinding process, including equipment operation, maintenance, and scheduling.

- Lead, train, and motivate a team of operators, laborers, and equipment technicians to meet production targets while maintaining safety and quality standards.

- Monitor equipment performance, troubleshoot operational issues, and coordinate preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.

- Ensure compliance with safety protocols, environmental regulations, and facility policies.

- Maintain accurate production records, including throughput, downtime, and quality metrics.

- Collaborate with logistics and other facility teams to optimize workflow, inventory, and material handling.

- Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and operational efficiency.

- Conduct regular safety meetings and ensure all team members are trained on equipment and safety procedures.

- Support management in budgeting, reporting, and operational planning for the wood grinding operation.

Qualifications & Skills:

- High school diploma or equivalent required

- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in industrial operations or recycling, preferably with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.

- Experience operating a tub or horizontal grinder required.

- Strong understanding of environmental regulations and safety standards in industrial or recycling operations.

- Proven leadership and team management skills.

- Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication abilities.

- Ability to work in outdoor environments and handle physically demanding tasks as needed.

- Familiarity with other heavy machinery such as loaders, excavators, forklifts, and skid steers is a plus

Benefits:

Silver Creek Materials is family owned and operated and offers about-average industry pay. Eligible employees can elect medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability, long term disability, and a 401(k) plan. Employees also enjoy paid company observed holidays and generous paid time off. Field employees can elect uniforms and will also receive a boot stipend starting on their first anniversary. Additionally, employees can enjoy the use of company facilities, such as a gun range and 11-acre family lake.