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Granulation Plant Supervisor

Sims Metal
Chesapeake, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/15/2025

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As responsible corporate citizens, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as ever in our long history.

Job Responsibilities/Duties

The Granulation Plant Supervisor is responsible for operating the Granulation Plant as efficiently as possible while maximizing production without sacrificing quality or uptime. The Supervisor will maintain the separation operation, provide quality control, supervise and schedule personnel, and material movements. The supervisor will communicate maintenance issues through the Shredder & Metal Separation Plant Superintendent. The supervisor will communicate all extended shift requirements with the second shift supervisor.

  • Manage day-to-day operations of the Granulation Plant.
  • Adjust yard processing to meet production demands and improve inefficiencies.
  • Responsible for Maintenance & repairs of Granulation Plant equipment and ancillary equipment
  • Conduct daily inspections and physical inventory counts.
  • Complete production reports
  • Reach monthly Granulation Plant production goals & decrease production costs, minimize downtime, and improve plant maintenance by observing daily operations and developing proactive solutions for possible issues to maximize uptime.
  • Responsible for proper employee training and the compliance of all safety regulations and enforcing/monitoring all company safety policies
  • Responsible for daily production tracking, final product quality control, inventory, and shipping schedule.
  • May be assigned to special projects or required to perform other duties not listed above, which may vary from time to time as determined by management to meet company needs

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or technical school is required, or a vocational or associate’s degree or equivalent mechanical background is preferred.
  • A minimum of 2 years of granulation industry experience.
  • A minimum of 2 years of management experience.
  • Mechanical background and bilingual in English & Spanish preferred.
  • Organized and detail-oriented
  • Basic computer skills required
  • Required to follow SIMS Metal Management and OSHA safety regulations
  • Willingness to continue to learn and grow with the company
  • Overtime may be required

Additional skills and responsibilities

  • Ability to work in various weather conditions expected in the southeast region of the United States of America
  • Ability to learn quickly, stay motivated, and think outside the box
  • Ability to work in a team setting and be respectful to other coworkers
  • Ability to sit, stand, and walk at various times throughout the day
  • Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
  • Ability to lead and manage employees
  • Ability to perform mechanical work.
  • Ability to work at different heights

Sims Limited is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all employees and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential. The company does not discriminate regarding race, sex, religion, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, housing status, source of income, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to any employment decision, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Qualified applicants with a disability needing a reasonable accommodation may request such without fear of reprisal or discrimination.

To learn more about Sims Limited, please visit www.simsltd.com for more information on Sims and its commitment to sustainability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

Experience:

  • Granulation: 2 years (Required)
  • Supervisory: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000 - $95,000

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