Supervisor - 2nd Shift (1pm - 9:30pm)

Russel Metals is one of the largest metals distribution companies in North America, with a growing focus on value-added processing. It carries on business in three segments: metals service centers, energy field stores and steel distributors. Its network of metals service centers carries an extensive line of metal products in a wide range of sizes, shapes and specifications, including carbon hot rolled and cold finished steel, pipe and tubular products, stainless steel, aluminum and other non-ferrous specialty metals. Its energy field stores carry a specialized product line focused on the needs of energy industry customers. Its steel distributors’ operations act as master distributors selling steel in large volumes to other steel service centers and large equipment manufacturers mainly on an "as is" basis.

Position Overview:

The 2nd Shift Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all second-shift operations within the steel distribution and service center, ensuring a safe, productive, and efficient work environment. This role provides leadership and direction to production, warehouse, shipping, receiving, and material handling employees while maintaining quality standards, meeting customer requirements, and achieving operational goals.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote and enforce all company safety policies and procedures.

• Conduct routine safety observations, inspections, and shift meetings.

• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses and implement corrective actions.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements and company policies.

Operations Management

• Supervise daily production, warehousing, shipping, receiving, and processing activities during the second shift.

• Coordinate workflow to ensure customer orders are processed accurately and shipped on time.

• Monitor productivity, equipment utilization, and labor efficiency.

• Prioritize workloads and adjust staffing as necessary to meet business demands.

Team Leadership

• Provide direct supervision, coaching, and support to hourly employees.

• Conduct employee training, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions as needed.

• Lead daily shift meetings and communicate production goals and expectations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

• 3-5 years of experience in a steel service center, manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution environment.

• 2 years of supervisory experience.

• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to grounds protected by law including race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics and disability. Please no solicitation by recruiting agencies.

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