Yard 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.

Summary:

Responsible for the management, profit & loss, and day-to-day operations of the Richmond, CA facility for ferrous and non-ferrous metals processing.  

Responsibilities:

• Partner with EHS to ensure employees and yard operations are aligned with the Company’s commitment to safety.
• Manage staff which includes yard laborers, mechanics, equipment operators, and supervisory staff.
• Develop strategies, business plans, budgets and programs to contain cost and to increase productivity.
• Implement corporate sponsored initiatives, including standardized production and budget forecasting/reporting for all departments.
• Partner with regional HR team to implement performance management, change management, and employee engagement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Five to eight years applicable industry experience with a working understanding of different types of scraps.
• Bachelor’s degree in management, Engineering or other related field.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem solving skills with the ability to find suitable solutions to productivity issues.
• Knowledge of port and ship loading activities a plus.
• Experience interfacing with government agencies a plus.

• Familiarity with CA environmental and air pollution laws preferred.
• Knowledge of shears, balers, mobile equipment as well as requisite tools, equipment, and supplies required for operations

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.