Position Description: Non-Ferrous Supervisor

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Salaried-Exempt

Department: Operations

Reports to: Yard Manager

Salary: $120,000-$130,000 (additional relocation allowance offered)

Schedule: 40 hours/week (On-Site)

Location: Richmond – Mitchell Island

About Us

We are a leading metal recycling and manufacturing company dedicated to sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence. Our work contributes to a cleaner environment and a circular economy by transforming metal waste into valuable resources. With a culture built on integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement, we are looking for individuals who take pride in their work and want to make an impact.

Job Summary:

The Non-Ferrous Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily operations of the non-ferrous processing area, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant handling of materials. This role leads a team of unionized and non-unionized operators and sorters, manages production flow, ensures quality of sorted metals, and supports continuous improvement within the facility.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Production

- Supervise non-ferrous processing activities including receiving, sorting, grading, and shipping materials. Ensure production targets are met and monitor material flow.
- Oversee proper identification and segregation of non-ferrous metals such as aluminum, copper, brass, and stainless steel.

Safety & Compliance
- Enforce all safety policies and procedures. Conduct daily safety meetings. Ensure compliance with Occupational Health & Safety regulations and company standards.
- Identify hazards and promote a strong safety culture.

Team Leadership
- Supervise, train, and develop employees. Assign daily tasks and monitor performance.
- Support employee engagement and address performance concerns.

Quality Control




- Ensure accurate grading and sorting of materials.
- Minimize contamination and maximize material value.
- Perform inspections and maintain quality standards.

Equipment & Yard Management
- Ensure proper use and maintenance of equipment including forklifts, cranes, and balers.
- Maintain a clean and organized yard and coordinate maintenance repairs.

Reporting & Administration
- Track production metrics and maintain inventory records.
- Monitor labour productivity and assist in budgeting efforts.

Qualifications:

- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 5+ years of relevant industry experience required.
- 1+ years of supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of non-ferrous metals and equipment operations required.

Core Competencies
- Leadership, communication, attention to detail, problem-solving, organization, and commitment to safety.

Required Skills & Qualifications
- Willingness to work in outdoor environments (heat, cold, dirt, noise).
- Solid awareness of safety practices.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Work Environment
- Outdoor industrial environment with exposure to weather, heavy machinery, and noise.
- Requires standing, bending, lifting, and repetitive physical activity throughout the shift.

Why Join Us?
- Competitive compensation.
- Collaborative, team-focused workplace culture.
- Employer-matched RRSP Plan
- Comprehensive extended health and dental benefits.
- Contribute directly to sustainability and innovation initiatives.

The listed 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.

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