Operations Supervisor

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 ever in our long history.

Key requirements:

This is outdoor work in an industrial setting (includes working in inclement weather).

Prior experience working in an industrial setting, such as recycling, is highly preferred!

Job Summary

We are currently looking for a Supervisor to join our facility in Chesapeake, VA. The supervisor oversees and coordinates the activities of workers engaged in operating machines that process (screen, sort, separate, and bale) recyclable materials.

Major Job Responsibilities

• Observes sorting, equipment operation, processing, and packaging operations for conformance to the company’s specifications
• Review production schedules and confer with the supervisor staff to plan shift operations
• Assign duties to workers according to production schedules and demonstrate safe and efficient use of equipment
• Inspect machinery and equipment to verify conformance to production standards; prepare time, attendance and production reports
• Run, schedule, and ensure all metrics are being met daily
• Delegate and monitor workers in completion of tasks and schedules
• Lead process and/or quality teams on improving workflow and quality
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

• Prior experience working in an industrial setting, such as recycling, is highly preferred!
• At least 3 years of manager or supervisory experience
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Physical ability to perform heavy labor
• Mechanical aptitude
• Strong safety values

Additional skills and responsibilities

• Ability to work in various weather conditions is expected
• Ability to learn quickly, stay motivated, and think outside the box
• Ability to work in a team setting and be respectful to other coworkers
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk at various times throughout the day
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure
• Ability to lead and manage employees
• Ability to perform mechanical work.
• Ability to work at different heights

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

With a promote-from-within philosophy and a variety of programs 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 minimizes waste and protects the environment.

Sims Limited is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all employees and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential. The company does not discriminate regarding 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 needing a reasonable accommodation may request such without fear of reprisal or discrimination.

To learn more about Sims Limited, please visit www.simsltd.com for more information on Sims and its commitment to sustainability.