What are the responsibilities and job description for the Salvage Line Supervisor position at SUNBELT SOLOMON SERVICES, LLC?
The Salvage Line Supervisor is responsible for leading the safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant recovery of high-value metals from decommissioned electrical distribution transformers. This position oversees daily production activities, drives operational performance, develops team members, and ensures company safety, quality, and productivity standards are achieved.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with experience in manufacturing, industrial recycling, scrap metal processing, or related operations who can motivate teams, improve processes, and deliver results in a fast-paced production environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Operations & Production Management
- Supervise the daily teardown, processing, and recovery of materials from distribution transformers.
- Monitor workflow and production output to maximize efficiency, material recovery rates, and metal purity.
- Coordinate labor and resources to ensure production schedules and departmental goals are achieved.
- Track incoming transformer units and outgoing recycled material volumes.
- Identify production bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve operational performance.
- Collaborate with leadership to establish and communicate daily, weekly, and monthly objectives.
- Ensure effective shift transitions and clear communication between departments and supervisors.
Team Leadership
- Lead, coach, and develop team members to achieve safety, quality, and productivity expectations.
- Train employees on equipment operation, safe work practices, and material identification processes.
- Conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching, and administer corrective actions when necessary.
- Monitor employee attendance, timekeeping, and workforce performance.
- Foster a positive, accountable, and team-oriented work environment.
Safety & Compliance
- Promote and enforce a strong safety culture throughout all operations.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, environmental requirements, and company safety policies.
- Conduct routine safety observations and address unsafe conditions immediately.
- Verify employees complete all required safety and compliance training on time.
- Report incidents, injuries, hazards, and compliance concerns promptly.
Quality & Continuous Improvement
- Ensure recovered materials meet company and customer quality standards.
- Maintain accurate operational records and production reporting.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce waste, and enhance efficiency.
- Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Equipment & Facility Management
- Ensure equipment is operated safely and effectively.
- Coordinate maintenance needs and communicate equipment issues to management.
- Assist in maintaining a clean, organized, and productive work environment.
Additional Responsibilities
- Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, vendors, and customers as needed.
- Support other operational areas and business needs when required.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.