What are the responsibilities and job description for the Raw Materials Supervisor position at Liberty Steel & Wire?
Raw Materials Supervisor - Steelmaking Operations
📍 Location: Bartonville/Peoria, IL
🏭 Department: Raw Materials & Stockers
💼 Type: Full-time | Salaried
💰 Compensation: $56,000 - $71,000 | Job Grade 21
🎯 Bonus: 12% Discretionary Target Bonus
📅 Schedule: Rotating shifts | Must be available for nights, weekends, and holidays as needed - overtime opportunities
Join Liberty Steel & Wire - where operational excellence drives American-made steel.
Do you lead with safety, precision, and accountability? We're hiring a Raw Materials Supervisor to oversee scrap handling, yard operations, and the critical material flow that fuels steelmaking. This role directly manages 5 salaried shift supervisors and approximately 40 union employees, ensuring alignment with safety, production, and cost performance goals.
🔍 What You'll Do
✅ Supervise daily operations in Raw Materials and Stockers departments
✅ Ensure a safe work environment and promote zero-incident culture
✅ Maintain accurate inventory records and scrap yard accountability
✅ Complete detailed daily shift reports for steelmaking scrap handling
✅ Coordinate manpower and scheduling to reduce downtime and maximize efficiency
✅ Implement productivity and cost reduction strategies
✅ Monitor and enforce adherence to safety policies, quality standards, and housekeeping
✅ Support cross-functional collaboration with Steelmaking, Maintenance, and Accounting
🛠️ What We're Looking For
🔹 Experience:
• Associate degree 6 months in scrap/steelmaking supervision
• OR High school diploma 3 years of scrap yard or steelmaking operations experience
🔹 Leadership:
• Supervisory experience in a unionized, industrial environment preferred
🔹 Tech Skills:
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to navigate basic computer systems
🔹 Communication:
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting, instruction, and collaboration
🔹 Reasoning & Math:
• Solid problem-solving skills and ability to apply basic algebra, geometry, and inventory math
💙 Why Join Us?
At Liberty Steel & Wire, you'll help power the front end of the steelmaking process and be part of a team committed to sustainable growth.
🌐 American Made - Proudly manufacturing in Illinois
📈 Career Growth - On-the-job training, advancement paths, and leadership development
🛡️ Benefits Package Includes:
• Medical, Dental, Vision - Multiple Plans
• Company-paid Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Whole Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off - Vacation, sick, personal 9 paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
📩 Apply today to become a key leader in the steel supply chain at Liberty Steel & Wire. Your leadership drives our future.
📢 Liberty Steel & Wire is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected classification.
Salary : $56,000 - $71,000