What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Manager position at Sims Metal?
Only candidates with a prior recycling background will be considered for this role.
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 responsible corporate citizens, 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 Sims Metal Sparks, NV facility for ferrous and non-ferrous metals processing. The position has approximately 7 to 8 direct report employees.
Responsibilities :
- Partners with the 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 reduce costs and increase productivity.
- Implements corporate-sponsored initiatives, including standardized production and budget forecasting / reporting.
- Knowledge of shears, balers, mobile equipment, and requisite tools, equipment, and supplies required for operations.
- Partner with regional HR to implement performance management, change management, and employee engagement initiatives.
Qualifications
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SIMS LIMITED 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 LIMITED IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. THE COMPANY DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ABOUT 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.
