Growth Mindset
Inspired by hard work and entrepreneurship, Nelson L. Schupan founded Schupan & Sons as a scrap metal recycling company in 1968 with the purpose of creating a culture of stewardship, excellence in customer service and industry-based solutions.
In the last 53 years, Schupan has seen unparalleled growth: starting with 6 employees at one facility, to 600 employees at 14 locations around the United States, while remaining a second generation, family-owned and operated enterprise.
Schupan values:
Integrity. Empowerment. Sustainability. Compassion.
Corporate Social Responsibility
For 53 years, Schupan has focused on doing the right thing for our customers, employees, and communities. We are honored to share our storied tradition, highlighting the culture & practices that have made us successful.
Purpose
To positively impact our people, community, and planet every day.
Vision
Empowering talent to be a global leader in creating & delivering sustainable material solutions.
Commitment
One Schupan. Evolving and growing responsibly & safely.
Safety First
Evolving & growing responsibly & safely.
We operate in a safe, responsible manner respectful of the environment and the health of our employees, customers, and the communities where we operate. All employees receive year-round training and guidance for safety-related issues and participate in monthly safety committees with all levels of Schupan leadership. We comply with local, state, and federal guidelines while maintaining our ISO 9001:2015 and R2/RIOS certifications.
Empowering People
We are committed to providing the resources necessary to elevate our employees & our business to excellence.
- ⋅ Employer-paid benefits: paid time off, medical, vision, dental, disability & life insurance, and employee assistance program
- ⋅ Paid parental leave for mothers & fathers after birth, adoption, or placement
- ⋅ HealthJoy benefit advocate
- ⋅ 401K Match
- ⋅ Tuition reimbursement
- ⋅ Monthly safety & attendance bonus
- ⋅ Discretionary year-end bonus
- ⋅ Thanksgiving turkeys
- ⋅ Annual company picnic
A common challenge finds an uncommon solution.
Schupan contracted with Marathon Health in a one-of-a-kind West Michigan health center for its employees. Low wait times, personalized care, and strategic health coaching mean less serious illnesses, lower health costs, and a more committed workforce.
Those are some of the best side effects that come from doing the right thing.
Our people make us the best.
Community Commitment
Our community commitment is stronger than ever. We believe positive things can happen when you inspire people’s best intentions. Since 1968, our culture has been deeply rooted in supporting community organizations that support health, education, basic needs, diversity, and children’s welfare. Organizations we support annually include: United Way, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Special Olympics Polar Plunge, numerous health advocate non-profits, and annual holiday adopt-a-family programs.
