Our Madison, WI Ferrous Department is looking for its next Ferrous Supervisor who can help lead the team. They will be set up to succeed in managing the ferrous inbound/outbound, production quality and inventory.
More Details about this Role:
- Manage flow of material inbound & outbound, and maintain inventory levels & quality control.
- Schedule and track daily production to meet expectations.
- Record production data into Production Tracker and Monthly Production Logs.
- Manage ferrous inventory
- Ensure Materials shipped meet the exact requirements of the customer’s order and maintain traceability.
- Work with other department managers to complete required tasks, metrics and expectations.
- Supervise Ferrous employees, including hiring and corrective actions
- Drive efficiencies to maintain and lower monthly operating costs.
- Communicate regularly with all levels of employees, vendors & customers.
- Learn and Operate Equipment as needed to assist the team.
- Maintain safety and environmental standards
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience:
Similar work experience in an heavy industrial or manufacturing work environment is preferred. Position requires frequent movement throughout the facility, in all weather conditions. Successful candidates will be hands-on with equipment and operations. Prior knowledge of metal identification, preferred but not required. Excellent open communication style is required to carry out responsibilities with all levels of employees. Travel less than 10%.
About Us:
Alter Trading is looking to add to its Madison, WI team. Alter Trading Corporation, a 128 year old company, with 74+ scrap metal processing facilities throughout the Midwest and Southern region. Alter is committed to our customers by being the best source of both ferrous and non-ferrous metal and by giving great customer service.
Job Seekers with a background as a leader, lead, supervisor, manager, quality, technician, inventory, operator, typically do well in this position.
Skills Required
- Similar work experience in a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment
- Ability to move frequently throughout the facility and work in all weather conditions
- Hands-on experience with equipment and operations
- Prior knowledge of metal identification
- Excellent open communication skills with employees at all levels
What We Do
Alter Trading Corporation is one of the nation's leading scrap metal recyclers and brokers, with processing centers and offices throughout the central United States. Alter has a reputation for innovation in the scrap metal industry. Our processing facilities are state-of-the-art. We're one of the largest recyclers of ferrous and non-ferrous metals in the country serving industrial clients and salvage operations of every kind. Alter continues to develop new and expanded services and capabilities to meet the changing needs of its clients and the marketplace.






