Production Manager - QLD/PNG

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 a Production Manager to join our team based at Rocklea, Queensland.  Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager QLD/PNG, 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
• Coordinate the logistics for transporting stock between sites in Queensland and assist with bulk export operations.

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 

Interested?

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

Applications Close

20 Sep 2025, 11:00pm AEST

In return, we offer:

• 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: Sims is pleased to offer a paid parental leave policy, providing 12 weeks of paid leave for primary carer and 6 weeks for non-primary carer. This benefit is available to parents involved in the birth or adoption of a child, affirming our commitment to supporting employees through major life changes.
• BUPA Discounts: Access exclusive health insurance discounts for you and your loved ones.
• Prioritise your mental and emotional well-being with confidential counselling and support services through our tailored EAP program.
• Access exclusive superannuation sessions tailored to enhance your understanding and management of superannuation benefits, providing valuable insights and support for your financial well-being.
• Protect your financial security with complimentary salary continuance insurance.

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.