Operations Support Manager

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.

With a promote-from-within philosophy and a variety of programmes available to support continuous learning, Sims offers the opportunity for a rewarding career. We are committed to the ecologically sound and sustainable use of resources and strive to operate in a manner that minimises waste and protects the environment.

The role

We have an opportunity for an Operations Support Manager to join our team based at Auckland, New Zealand.  Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager NZ, you will provide operational support and implement various operational improvement projects that assist the operations function to operate in a safe and efficient manner in line with the business’s objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the operations function to achieve high standards of efficiency and productivity 
• Assist with the implementation of relevant systems, procedures, and processes relevant to the operations function
• Assist the operations function with the supervision of personnel, ensuring tasks are performed in an efficient and safe manner
• Assist with end-of-month stocktake activities, inventory control, and productivity analysis
• Ensure compliance with the requirements of the Safety, Health, Environment and Community Systems
• Actively foster compliance with quality requirements in line with relevant standards and guidelines for self and team
• Actively participate in Operations-based continuous improvement initiatives to facilitate the achievement of broader company and business unit objectives

About you:

• Demonstrated ability to lead others in a safety-oriented environment 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, you quickly build rapport with colleagues and customers
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to achieve outcomes in line with budgetary and timeframe requirements
• Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical Engineering, Operations, or Business will be highly advantageous 

In return, we offer:

• A competitive salary, tool trade, and bonus scheme are on offer.
• Excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career, where you will be supported to build your leadership and management capability.

Interested?

Click "Apply" and upload your cover letter and resume. We look forward to hearing from you!

Applications Close

Tuesday 09 September 2025, 11:00pm AEST

Why Sims?

• Join an environmentally conscious company recognised as the most sustainable corporation in 2024 on Corporate Knights' Global 100 index. We are dedicated to ecologically sound practices, minimising waste, and protecting the environment.
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks paid parental leave at base pay for the nominated Primary Carer; or 6 weeks paid parental leave at base pay for the nominated Non-Primary Carer/ Partner.
• Southern Cross: Access exclusive health insurance discounts for you and your loved ones.
• Protect your financial security with complimentary salary continuance insurance for grade 17+ roles.
• We help you to save for your retirement by matching employee KiwiSaver contributions of 3%

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organisation whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

At Sims together we are a diverse group of employees who are supported by our equal opportunity policy. To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Principles of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.