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Non Ferrous Yard Supervisor

Date:  Aug 27, 2025
Location: 

Chesapeake, VA, US, 23324

Company:  simsmetalm
Req ID:  5728

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.

The Non Ferrous Yard Supervisor is a key role in the production of recycling nonferrous scrap metal. The primary function is to manage the daily operations and employees of the nonferrous processing yard. The role of the Supervisor is the direct supervision of processing nonferrous scrap metal.

 

Major Job Responsibilities/Duties

Manage day to day operations of the nonferrous yard. Adjust yard processing to meet production demands and improve inefficiencies.

Manage employees and take disciplinary steps as needed. Implement safety rules to all employees.

Conduct monthly yard inspections and physical inventory counts. Review equipment inspections daily.

Prepare and review outbound shipments. Grade material inbound and outbound as needed.

Various other tasks will be required and assigned as needed for continuous flow of operations.

Create and maintain a safe work environment. Follow SIMS Metal Management and OSHA safety requirements in all aspects of the day to day operations and lead by example to all employees.

Take part in the safety program about unsafe acts or conditions

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization 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.

Sims is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential. Sims does not discriminate with regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, housing status, source of income, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to any employment decision, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  qualified applicants with a disability in need of a reasonable accommodation may request such without fear of reprisal or discrimination. 

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.

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Why Choose A Career with Sims?

Sims is a hub of innovation, offering employees the chance to explore new ideas and technologies while providing ample opportunities for personal and professional growth.

With a diverse workforce, Sims fosters a sense of belonging and inclusion where employees can thrive and establish lasting connections. Working at Sims offers the chance to engage with a global network, providing opportunities for travel, cross-cultural experiences, and the ability to contribute to a sustainable future. Sims is renowned as one of the world’s leading sustainable companies, empowering employees to make a difference in creating a world without waste to preserve the planet.

Sims prioritizes employee wellbeing, offering superior benefits packages, meaningful training opportunities, and a supportive atmosphere where employees feel valued and heard at all levels of the organization. Sims maintains a strong focus on safety, where individuals are encouraged to challenge themselves, contribute, and support one another, in a collaborative team environment.


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