Recycling Supervisor 1st shift (7am-3:30pm)

Ashley Furniture is seeking a Recycling Supervisor for the 1st shift in Charlotte, NC. The role involves overseeing the Cleanup/Recycling Department, managing staff, planning work, ensuring safety compliance, and improving operational efficiency. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, maintaining equipment, managing employee performance, and implementing training. The position requires experience with heavy equipment and a commitment to safety protocols. Ashley Furniture values innovation and employee development.
The Cleanup Supervisor will oversee operations of the Cleanup/Recycling Department and will supervise, direct and develop staff on all three shifts.

This position will plan and assign work, implement company policies and procedures, develop own internal policies and procedures for effective operations of the cleanup/recycling department and recommend solutions for improving productivity, quality, cost control and safety. The Cleanup Supervisor will make recommendations to the Services Manager on equipment and daily operation of this area.

Responsibilities:
• Identify opportunities to reduce variable manufacturing overhead costs related to cleanup/recycling throughout the plants.
• Recommend changes to processes and procedures as appropriate
• Conduct daily environmental inspections and record data regarding wood waste and solid waste materials.
• Assist with hazardous waste cleanup as needed following all appropriate guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures.
Maintain current inventory of cleanup/recycling supplies.
• Maintain departmental equipment to ensure proper and safe operations.
• Maintain a safe work environment by ensuring employees wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and through safety compliance.
• Inspect dust houses in all facilities daily to ensure proper efficiency of manufacturing production.
Identify and log wood waste material.
• Make employment decisions and/or recommendations on hiring, improvement plans, transfers, promotions, corrective actions, terminations, pay adjustments, etc.
• Coordinate and manage the work of employees by directing members of the team to meet the area's goals.
• Audit regularly to ensure standard operating procedures are being adhered to.
• Manage employee performance and assist employees in making improvements to their performance through coaching, mentoring and administering performance reviews.
• Recommend, plan and/or implement employee training and skill development activities.
• Audit, maintain and ensure employee time-keeping and absentee records are accurate.
• Communicate company and departmental issues and goals and facilitate employee growth and development through weekly team meetings, regular individual employee meetings, coaching, training, and company-offered learning opportunities.
• Manage resources to optimize equipment, facilities, employees, methods and materials.
• Demonstrate the Company's Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions.
• Experienced in operating various aerial and heavy equipment including:
• Boom lifts and aerial work platforms up to 50 feet
• Scissor lifts
• Backhoes
• Other aerial access equipment
• Comfortable working at heights
• Knowledge of proper safety protocols and equipment operation procedures

Who We Are

At Ashley, we're more than a business...we're family. As the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, we know what it takes to build incredible furniture and future leaders. We're problem solvers with the grit to persevere during challenging times and innovators who won't coast when times are good. We create solutions, not excuses. And never settle for status quo. It's the reason we're always searching for better ways to delivering exceptional customer experience. That's why Ashley Furniture is #1 in our industry.

Ready to grow? You've come to the right place. Ashley Furniture has a Growth Mindset, and once you join our team, you'll learn from the best in the business.

Apply today and find your home at Ashley!

Benefits We Offer
• Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off
• Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism
• Telehealth
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance

Our Core Values
• Honesty & Integrity
• Passion, Drive, Discipline
• Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence
• Dirty Fingernail
• Growth Focused