Yard Supervisor - Harbour Metals
- Dartmouth, NS, Canada
Full-time
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About the Company:
Harbour Metals is a metals seller and recycler located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. In addition to metal sales and purchases, we also cut and process various lengths of metals for use in construction and specialty applications.
What We Offer:
The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising the yard employees and ensuring operations are running efficiently. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, the ideal candidate will be an exceptional leader with critical thinking and not be afraid to get their hands dirty by jumping in and helping where and when needed. Experience working with forklifts, bobcats, and other production related equipment is an asset.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
This position is based in a busy metal recycling yard and involves working around heavy machinery, moving vehicles, scrap metal, noise, dust, and changing weather conditions. All employees are expected to follow company safety procedures and contribute to a safe working environment.
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. and Saturdays, 8:00AM - 12:00PM
*Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.*
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Harbour Metals is a metals seller and recycler located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. In addition to metal sales and purchases, we also cut and process various lengths of metals for use in construction and specialty applications.
What We Offer:
- Health, Dental and Vision benefits
- RRSP Match
- Profit Sharing opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Full-time, permanent work
- Competitive Payrate
- A safety-focused and team-oriented work environment
The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising the yard employees and ensuring operations are running efficiently. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, the ideal candidate will be an exceptional leader with critical thinking and not be afraid to get their hands dirty by jumping in and helping where and when needed. Experience working with forklifts, bobcats, and other production related equipment is an asset.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
- Work with the Operations Manager to ensure proper staffing and training is in place to support on-going operations of the organization.
- Responsible for assessing the day-to-day needs of the yard/site employees and communicating with dispatch,
- Assign resources; employees, equipment and supplies to increase efficiency and productivity.
- Provide leadership and direction to improve safety and ensure safe work practices are implemented to address risks.
- Ensure compliance of all employees with safety requirements, instructions, and best work practices.
- Assist with daily operations of the yard and general duties
- Maintain recycling yard and site organization.
- Train and direct employees in proper use of site equipment (forklift, bobcat, excavator);
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Three plus years experience of staff management, development, and planning.
- Three plus years experience in the steel service centre industry is an asset.
- Experience operating forklifts, bobcats, and other heavy equipment is an asset.
- Must have excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to find suitable solutions for productivity, environmental, safety-related, and employment issues.
- Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
- Good problem solving and de-escalation skills
This position is based in a busy metal recycling yard and involves working around heavy machinery, moving vehicles, scrap metal, noise, dust, and changing weather conditions. All employees are expected to follow company safety procedures and contribute to a safe working environment.
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. and Saturdays, 8:00AM - 12:00PM
*Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.*
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Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Supervise yard employees and coordinate staffing, training, dispatch, and the allocation of employees, equipment, and supplies to support efficient operations. Lead safety practices, maintain yard organization, assist with daily work, and train employees in the proper use of site equipment.
Requirements
Requires at least three years of experience in staff management, development, and planning; steel service centre experience is an asset. Heavy equipment experience is also an asset, along with strong problem-solving, communication, analytical, and mathematical skills.
Skills
- Staff Management
- Employee Training and Development
- Operational Planning
- Yard Operations
- Resource Allocation
- Safety Leadership
- Safety Compliance
- Forklift Operation
- Bobcat Operation
- Excavator Operation
- Problem-Solving
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Analytical Skills
- Mathematical Skills
- De-escalation
- Dispatch Coordination
Benefits
- Health Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- RRSP Match
- Profit Sharing
- Employee Assistance Program
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Management & Leadership
- Manufacturing
- Logistics
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Metal Recycling
- Steel Service Centre
- Yard Operations
- Staff Management
- Employee Training
- Operational Planning
- Dispatch
- Resource Allocation
- Safety Practices
- Safety Compliance
- Forklift
- Bobcat
- Excavator
- Heavy Equipment
- Productivity
- Environmental Issues
- Problem-Solving
- De-escalation
- Analytical Skills
- Mathematical Skills
- Scrap Metal
- Site Organization