Warehouse Supervisor - WIP

W. Silver Recycling (WSR) operates a highly complex, fast-paced B2B by-products management model servicing major manufacturers and industrial sources across the US and Mexico. We are driven by our Hedgehog concept: to be the most efficient scrap operator in North America. We run processing facilities across along the US-Mexico border, in Mexico, and are headquartered in El Paso, TX. Efficiency is not a slogan here. It shows up in how we run our equipment, how we manage cost per ton, and in the expectation that people own the results of their area. Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced WIP Area Supervisor to oversee daily material flow, processing operations, and yard efficiency in our metals recycling facility. In this role, you will lead floor personnel, manage the intake and staging of work-in-progress inventory (ferrous and non-ferrous metals), and ensure production targets are met safely and on schedule. The ideal candidate thrives in a high-volume industrial environment, brings strong leadership, and understands material sorting, torch cutting, shearing, and heavy equipment ops. Key Responsibilities Operations & Material Flow: Oversee day-to-day operations in the WIP area, maintaining steady material flow between incoming scrap inventory, processing equipment, and finished output lines. Team Leadership: Direct, train, and mentor floor technicians, equipment operators, sorters, and torch cutters. Manage shift scheduling and performance. Safety & Compliance: Enforce strict adherence to site safety policies, OSHA standards, and environmental regulations. Lead daily safety huddles and job hazard analyses (JHAs). Inventory & Quality Control: Monitor inventory staging, sorting quality, and scrap grading within the WIP area to minimize process waste and maximize recovery value. Equipment Maintenance: Partner with the maintenance team to oversee pre-shift inspections, report mechanical issues prompt, and manage routine downtime for heavy equipment (shredders, balers, material handlers, loaders). Continuous Improvement: Identify operational bottlenecks, implement 5S/lean workplace practices, and optimize staging layouts for maximum efficiency. Qualifications & Requirements Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in an industrial processing, heavy manufacturing, or scrap metal recycling environment a plus. Leadership: At least 2–3 years in a leadership, supervisory, or team lead capacity within an industrial plant or scrapyard. Industry Knowledge: Direct experience with metal grading, sorting, torching, shearing, or shredding operations preferred. Safety First: Proven record of maintaining a strong safety culture in a heavy industrial setting. Technical Skills: Familiarity with equipment operations (forklifts) and basic maintenance awareness. Physical & Environmental: Ability to work in an active indoor/outdoor industrial environment subject to variable weather conditions and heavy machinery noise. Benefits & Compensation Competitive salary based on experience Health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $20.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Experience: Warehouse experience: 2 years (Required) Work Location: In person

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