Position Description: Ferrous Supervisor (Receiving)

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Salaried-Exempt

Department: Operations

Reports to: Yard Manager

Salary: $90,000-$105,000 (additional relocation allowance offered)

Schedule: 40 hours/week(On-Site)

Location: Richmond – Mitchell Island

Job Summary:

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

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Production

- Supervise daily 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 ferrous metals

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 sorting of received material
- Prepare material according to specifications of the processes and suppliers
- Perform inspections and maintain quality standards

Equipment & Yard Management
- Ensure proper use and maintenance of equipment including forklifts,



material handlers, front end loaders and excavators
- 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
- 3+ years of relevant industry experience
- 1+ years supervisory experience
- Knowledge of ferrous materials and equipment operations

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)
- Strong 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.

📌 Ferrous Supervisor (Receiving) (Richmond)
🏢 Richmond Steel Recycling
📍 Richmond