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Supervisor Recycling Production/Shredder Supervisor

Electronic Recyclers International

📍 Plainfield, IN 46168📅 Posted August 19, 2026🔗 Indeed
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Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Shredder Supervisor to lead our e-waste shredding team. This role is responsible for driving performance, maintaining production flow, and ensuring a safe, efficient, and compliant work environment.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced warehouse setting, leading teams, and optimizing processes, this is a strong fit.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead daily operations of shredding e-waste to ensure maximum uptime and productivity
  • Oversee preventative maintenance, repairs, and equipment performance
  • Monitor production output, quality, and material sorting to minimize contamination
  • Supervise and coach team members to ensure safe and efficient work practices
  • Enforce PPE compliance and maintain a clean, organized work environment
  • Track and manage inventory of parts, tools, and production supplies
  • Review production and maintenance data to identify performance improvements
  • Coordinate staffing and schedules based on operational demands
  • Partner with leadership on labor planning, cost control, and process improvements
  • Support timekeeping, training, and ongoing employee development

What We’re Looking For

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • 2–4 years of experience in manufacturing, recycling, or industrial operations
  • 1+ year of lead or supervisory experience required
  • Strong mechanical awareness and ability to work around heavy equipment
  • Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities
  • Strong communication and leadership skills

Work Environment

  • Industrial warehouse setting with exposure to machinery, dust, and noise
  • Frequent walking and occasional lifting, bending, and reaching
  • Must follow all safety protocols

Why Join Us

  • Opportunity to lead a critical production function
  • Stable, growing industry focused on sustainability and recycling
  • Hands-on leadership role with real operational impact
  • Team-oriented environment with growth potential

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Experience:

  • Supervising: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

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