Transport 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.

Job Responsibilities:

• Instil a proactive culture of compliance with Chain of Responsibility, heavy vehicle law, and all regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate personal responsibility for, and ensure compliance with, all Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) policies, procedures, and initiatives within the team.
• Develop and implement localised transport solutions in alignment with national transport, operational, and commercial strategy.
• Set, monitor, and regularly review KPIs for asset utilisation, route planning, service levels, and cost performance.
• Maximise the utilisation of company and subcontractor assets through effective use of IVMS and GPS systems.
• Actively manage bin utilisation, asset health, preventive maintenance schedules, and timely replacement.
• Regularly review transport costs by monitoring monthly profit and loss (P&L) reports; take action to address any cost variances and increases.
• Manage costs in line with budgetary requirements and financial policies and procedures.
• Ensure the use of the latest systems and tools; verify adoption and address barriers to use through feedback and support.
• Proactively manage relationships with contractor partners, ensuring compliance with contracts and exploring new partnership opportunities.
• Maintain a skilled and engaged workforce of drivers and support staff who deliver high standards of customer service to all internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure availability of accurate and timely reporting; identify and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence; support and recommend initiatives that foster compliance with quality requirements.
• Utilize data and analytics to achieve positive outcomes in cost, performance, and asset utilization.
• Promote diversity and inclusion, positive employee relations, and teamwork; ensure all workers are treated fairly and equitably.
• Cultivate a well-trained workforce, supporting performance management and career development initiatives.
• Engage with key customers and internal stakeholders to align transport solutions with business needs.
• Provide strong operational leadership during critical events, operational disruptions, or incidents, ensuring effective communication and timely resolution.

Experience/ Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ experience managing large transport teams, preferably in Western Australia or similar regions.
• Familiarity with transporting bulk material across metro and regional areas.
• Experience in the scrap metal industry preferred; experience in the transport of other dry bulk commodities (mining, aggregate, waste, agriculture) is highly transferable.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams in a complex, highly regulated environment
• Proven experience working with contractor partners, fleet providers, or subcontractor networks.
• Background in managing budgets, analysing transport cost drivers, and implementing operational efficiencies is highly desirable.

Skills:

• Excellent time management and planning skills; ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic, fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong customer service, account management, and negotiation skills with the ability to balance commercial and operational outcomes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Digitally savvy and data-driven; proficient in using transport management systems and analytics tools.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, including the ability to motivate, coach, and influence a diverse team.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, particularly in responding to operational challenges or incidents.
• Team player who actively partners with business units and management.
• Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously, exercise sound judgement, and take accountability for outcomes.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

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.

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 realise their full potential. Sims does not discriminate with regard to race, sex, religion, colour, 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.