Richmond Steel Recycling Ltd. (RSR) is a scrap metal recycling company operating across British Columbia and Alberta, with its head office located on Mitchell Island in Richmond. Our purpose is to create a world without waste by advancing responsible recycling and sustainable practices that help protect the environment.

Job Summary:
The Operations Supervisor is part of a three-person supervisory team responsible for overseeing yard personnel, including machine operators, production staff, and maintenance teams. This role manages daily operations such as equipment maintenance, monthly inspections, and safety compliance.

This is a fully in-person position, with approximately 75% of the work performed outdoors and 25% indoors. The role follows a rotating weekly schedule:

Week 1: Day shift (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)

Week 2: Afternoon shift (4:00 PM – 12:30 AM)

Primary Responsibilities

Personnel Management:

• Supervise, coordinate and lead workforce on shift.
• Schedule yard personnel according to current production needs.
• Actively participate in the hiring/terminating/disciplining/promoting yard personnel.

Safety:

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement in safety, operations, and employee relations.
• Interpret and enforce company policies, safety standards, and environmental regulations.
• Ensure the yard is secured at the end of each shift, including fire watch and environmental controls.
• Safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with SIMS Critical Lifesavers and Golden Rules.
• Deliver daily toolbox talks focused on safety.

Operations & Production:

• Recommend measures to improve production methods and equipment performance.
• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency.
• Work with Commercial and Scale on coordination of inbound material & outbound shipments.
• Ensure monthly sales volumes are achieved by scheduling crews and company assets.
• Ensure material is inside parameters for sale.
• Ensure that all equipment/yard performances/quotes are, in a timely matter signed off and passed on for purchase orders to be created, ensuring our suppliers are paid.
• Determine best practices to processes to increase profit margin without compromising efficiency.

Quality Assurance:

• Inspect incoming loads to ensure proper grading and sorting.
• Verify material quality following processing.

Additional duties may be assigned based on operational needs, including special projects or coverage across shifts.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in a heavy manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead both union and non-union employees.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate teams and minimize downtime while maintaining safety.
• Must be computer literate and have strong working knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Post-secondary education in a related field is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with industrial equipment, such as overhead cranes, welding equipment, and shredders.
• Strong understanding of safety practices and regulations.
• Must be able to rotate between morning and afternoon shifts on a weekly basis.

Core Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail
• Able to perform under pressure
• Willingness to learn and adapt
• Ability to prioritize and plan ahead
• Ability to apply logic to draw conclusions
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong problem solving
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Ability to read and interpret schematics

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a physically demanding environment.
• Regular exposure to dust, dirt, and outdoor conditions typical of a scrap yard.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Continuous use of verbal communication and hearing.
• Visual acuity required for detailed work, data analysis, and computer use.

We Offer:

• Extended health, dental, travel benefits - 100% employer paid premiums
• Health & wellness spending account
• Discretionary bonuses
• Company sponsored retirement savings plan
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

This compensation range takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, and relevant training or education, business and organizational needs. Actual offers will be based on a combination of these factors, taking into account internal equity.