Non-Ferrous Supervisor

Their busy scrap metal yard in Onehunga is looking for an experienced Supervisor to plan, grade and process their nonferrous scrap metal for export. Reporting to the Yard Manager you will supervise and be accountable for all operational aspects of the nonferrous team including the processing of metals to improve grades and ensuring their customers have an exceptional customer experience!  Best of all you get to work with their awesome hard-working nonferrous team of 9 who enjoy a bit of a laugh while they work.
This is an opportunity to put in the hours for the financial rewards as their team operates on a 100 hour fortnight, 6 days on one week (53 hours) and 5 the next week (47 hours), this also includes working a ½ day every second Saturday.

Oh, and did I mention there is also an incentive program where you can earn additional $ every month on top of your excellent wages?  Well, they have that too!
 

You will be required to:

• Plan each days processing and allocate tasks to your team.

• Run quality checks to meet export standards and manage any export quality claims.

• Work with customers and deliver an exceptional customer experience.

• Ensure the Endless HSE strategy is implemented in your department.

• Working with the HSE Advisor you will write, train and implement SOP's, and risk assessments for all nonferrous plant, equipment and tasks.

• Oversee and be responsible for the safe and efficient day to day operation of the nonferrous department.

• Ensure all processing is completed on time to meet the packing plan.

• You and your team will be responsible for customer grading, product upgrading and sorting nonferrous metals for export.

• Run toolbox talks and promote safety and efficiency.

• Generate weekly rosters and approve timesheets and leave for your team.

• Work with HR to manage any employee concerns.

• Work with Engineering to ensure repairs and maintenance of all nonferrous plant and equipment are completed, to minamise downtime.

• Ensure pre-start checks are completed and any issues raised are seen through to completion.

• Complete daily production reports for the yard manager.

• Be responsible for nonferrous stock on site and its security.

• Complete and maintain detailed and accurate stocktake reports.

 

You will need:

• Health, safety and the environment are your priority when planning your daily tasks for your team and overseeing operations.

• As an experienced Supervisor of more than 2 years, you have successfully led a team of 5+ employees.

• Process is where it is at! You have experience working with processing, machinery and on a manual process line that may include bailers, shears and hand sorting.

• You understand the management of plant and machinery and are a trouble shooting legend. Your experience in a similar role means you can coordinate contractors and/or work with our maintenance crew to ensure downtime is minimised.

• As a hands on experienced leader who doesn’t mind getting their hands dirty, you have a lead from front and by example approach to Supervision.

• This is a physical, outdoor in the elements, hands-on, get amongst it kind of gig, so being fit, healthy, reliable, and happy to put in a good day’s work for excellent rewards is essential.

• With a background in production or construction you understand production planning and the efficient management of staff, machinery, and down time.

• Clear and confident in your communication, you are experienced in running toolbox talks and shift meetings and can deliver instructions and information to your team who are multi cultured, and bilingual.

• It would be ideal if you hold a current fork hoist certificate or F endorsement however this is not essential as we are happy to provide training to the right person.

• Computer literate you can send emails, approve timesheets (in a digital platform – they will teach you this bit), use a point of sale (POS) system, and print pre-start check forms if needed.

• Leading a team to success comes naturally to you as you are a hands on the tools team player and natural leader with a good sense of humour. You believe in firm but fair leadership, and that training and supporting your team is the key to success.

• You have exceptional attention to detail, are meticulous in your approach to all tasks and always meet your deadlines.

• Some understanding of metal grading would be an advantage however we are happy to teach you everything you need to know.

Are you up for it?

 

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They care about their team, customers and our community so a high level of health and safety knowledge is essential!

As this is an environment that relies on teamwork this role requires a Supervisor that can lead by example from the floor and roll up their sleeves with the rest of the team.

If you want to be part of a solution focused and positive team, where the opportunities are endless... click apply and join them on their journey!

Applicants for these positions must pass a pre-employment medical and drug test.
Endless is an Immigration NZ accredited employer.

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Their offer:

• A stable future within a great team of professionals in a NZ owned business

• A supportive management who encourage growth and upskilling within the industry

• A suggested wage/salary package to be discussed - but it's pretty good

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