Operations 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:

The Operations Manager is responsible for the management, P & L, and day-to-day operations of the facility for ferrous and non-ferrous metals processing.   The position has approximately 7 to 8 employees.

Responsibilities:

• Partners with Health and Safety department to ensure employees and yard operations are aligned with SMM’s commitment to safety initiatives.
• Manages plant operations for the site.  Staff includes yard laborers, equipment operators, scale operators and administrative staff.
• Develops strategies, business plans, budgets, and programs to contain cost and to increase productivity.
• Implements corporate sponsored initiatives, including standardized production and budget forecasting/reporting.
• Knowledge of shears, balers, mobile equipment as well as requisite tools, equipment, and supplies required for operations.
• Partner with regional HR to implement performance management, change management, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have 4 - 6 years applicable similar industry experience with a working understanding of different types of scraps.
• BA Technical Degree: Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Management, etc. preferred.
• Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to find suitable solutions to productivity issues.

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.