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.

Nonferrous Supervisor

Location: Philadelphia, PA
Salary: Starting at $85,000 annually, with the potential for a higher salary based on experience

We are seeking an experienced Nonferrous Supervisor to lead the daily operations of our nonferrous processing department. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for employee supervision, material quality, production, safety, inventory control, and the efficient processing of nonferrous metals.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of nonferrous materials, including aluminum, copper, brass, stainless steel, insulated wire, and other specialty metals.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily nonferrous yard and processing operations.
• Lead, train, coach, and hold employees accountable for safety, quality, and productivity.
• Oversee the sorting, grading, processing, storage, and shipment of nonferrous materials.
• Ensure materials are properly identified, separated, and prepared according to company and customer specifications.
• Monitor material quality and reduce contamination, loss, and inventory discrepancies.
• Coordinate employee assignments, workflow, and production priorities.
• Conduct safety meetings and enforce all company safety policies and procedures.
• Complete routine inventory counts and maintain accurate material records.
• Monitor equipment condition and report maintenance or repair needs.
• Operate forklifts, skid steers, loaders, or other equipment when necessary.
• Work closely with operations, maintenance, commercial, and transportation teams.
• Complete production reports, employee documentation, and other required paperwork.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Assist management with improving production, recovery, efficiency, and material flow.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or leadership experience in a scrap-metal, recycling, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of nonferrous metals and material identification is highly preferred.
• Experience with scrap sorting, grading, processing, inventory control, and quality assurance.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead a team while remaining actively involved in daily operations.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to complete reports and maintain accurate records.
• Experience operating material-handling equipment is preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Willingness to work overtime or weekends based on operational needs

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.