Yard Manager

Founded in Australia in 1917, Sims Limited (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling and circular solutions for technology. We play a critical role in advancing circularity and decarbonisation by supplying recycled materials and re-purposed products that help preserve our planet. At Sims, we believe in developing our people.

With a strong promote-from-within philosophy and a range of programmes that support continuous learning, we offer opportunities for meaningful, long-term careers. Employing more than 4,100 people worldwide, we operate over 155 facilities across 13 countries. As an ASX-listed company, Sims provides the stability, transparency, and professional growth opportunities of a publicly traded organisation, all driven by our purpose: to create a world without waste.

Summary: Responsible for the management, profit & loss, and day-to-day operations of the Oklahoma City, OK 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 preferred 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. 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. 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.