Plant Supervisor

Plant Supervisor (PACT Driven)

Reports to:

Plant Manager

Department:

Operations

Classification:

Non-Exempt

Date Modified:

12.19.2025

At Shapiro Metals, our PACT values—Passion, Accountability, Curiosity, and Teamwork—guide how we operate, lead, and grow. As a Plant Supervisor, you will embody these values every day, partnering with the Plant Manager to ensure smooth day-to-day operations while fostering a safety-first, quality-driven, and people-centered culture. You’ll lead with energy, own outcomes, ask questions that spark improvement, and help your team win together.

What You’ll Do at Shapiro (Aligned to PACT)

Lead with Passion

- Actively engage with team members to build a positive, high-energy environment focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.

- Assist/operate the production line when necessary to support throughput and team needs.

- Assist/off-load and load material when necessary to keep production flowing.

- Operate forklifts and heavy equipment safely and efficiently; support equipment use across shifts.

- Show flexibility and commitment with a willingness to work weekends or overtime as needed to meet production demands.

Own Accountability

- Be responsible for all day-to-day plant operations and outcomes.

- Meet or exceed production goals while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and environmental compliance.

- Ensure all paperwork is properly completed, accurate, and submitted on time.

- Maintain accurate inventory and verify counts through disciplined processes.

- Report production/receiving data to the Plant Manager daily with clear, actionable insights.

- Complete all inspections/logs to ensure environmental compliance and adherence to required standards.

- Ensure all aspects of plant operations meet proposed ISO standards.

- Recommend policies and procedures that support company goals in safety, efficiency, quality, and environmental performance.

Stay Curious

- Identify opportunities to improve processes and recommend innovative changes that enhance efficiency, safety, quality, and environmental outcomes.

- Actively participate in production meetings, bringing data, ideas, and follow-through to drive improvements.

- Train team members on procedures, equipment, and machinery, and maintain training records to support skills growth and compliance.

- Use trends and feedback to refine workflows, reduce waste, and improve asset utilization.

Win as One Team

- Coordinate inbound and outbound product flow, ensuring on-time receiving, staging, and shipping.

- Direct and assist team members with receiving and production operations to maintain alignment and momentum.

- Direct and monitor activities of all warehouse team members, setting clear expectations and coaching for success.

- Monitor the operation area to ensure work is completed safely and in accordance with standards.

- Assist the Plant Manager in transportation needs—including dispatch, driver issues, breakdowns, and repairs—to minimize downtime.

- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Plant Manager or top management, collaborating across teams to achieve shared goals.

- Support product realization by following any additional procedures required by management.

Physical Requirements (Safety & Accountability)

- Ability to lift or handle up to 50 lbs.

- Ability to work in a physically demanding environment, including exposure to outdoor weather, dust, noise, and heavy machinery, while adhering to all OSHA safety standards and company policies.

Need to Have

- High school diploma or GED

What Sets You Apart (PACT in Action)

- Experience in metal recycling, scrap yard operations, or similar industrial/manufacturing environments.

- 1+ years of supervisory experience in an Operations role, with a track record of developing people and managing shifts. - 1+ years of experience in equipment maintenance—able to triage, schedule, and support repairs.

- Customer service experience with a focus on reliability and responsiveness.

- Familiarity with heavy equipment operation (forklift, loader, crane certification a plus).

- Strong understanding of OSHA safety standards, environmental regulations, and hazard identification.

- Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and foster a positive, safety-oriented culture.

- You demonstrate Passion for operational excellence, hold yourself and others Accountable for results, approach challenges with Curiosity, and thrive in a Team-oriented environment.

How You’ll Be Successful (Day 1–Ongoing)

- Model PACT values in daily huddles, coaching moments, and decision-making.

- Drive production targets, inventory accuracy, and on-time reporting with disciplined routines.

- Elevate safety and environmental performance through visible leadership, audits, and prompt corrective actions.

- Build a skilled, engaged team with structured training, cross-training, and recognition.