Sims Metal

Yard Supervisor IV

Sims Metal Richmond, VA
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Sims Limited (Sims) is a global leader in metal and electronics recycling, and an emerging leader in the municipal recycling and renewable energy industries. 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.

Sims is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees, and we are committed to creating a working environment that is built on a foundation of respect and inclusion where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential.

The Non Ferrous Supervisor is a key role in the production of recycled nonferrous scrap metal. The primary functions of the department are to (a) receive/purchase non-ferrous scrap brought to the facility, (b) sort and process the non-ferrous scrap to meet industry and customer specifications, and (c) to ship materials to non-ferrous metal customers (i.e., mostly metal melting facilities). The Non-Ferrous Department Manager/Supervisor manages the daily operations and employees of the nonferrous department to achieve these objectives in a safe and environmentally-sound manner.

III) Major Job Responsibilities/Duties

In the boxes below, list up to 7 of the most critical responsibilities of the job in their order of importance. Please provide the % of time spent for each responsibility, the sum of which will total to 100%.

% of Time

Manage day to day operations of the nonferrous department. Adjust processing to meet production demands, improve inefficiencies and meet shipping obligations (i.e., sales). Assure that perpetual inventory remains accurate throughout the month, and physically verify the perpetual inventory on a period basis, in accordance with company standards.

25

Coach, Develop and otherwise manage employees, including taking disciplinary steps as needed. Lead and support a lean operations strategy while ensuring industry leading safety and environmental practices across the non-ferrous team. Lead the implementation of all aspects of the Sims EH&S Program (safety observations, incident investigations, critical control verifications, training, etc...) to assure that our way of doing the job is always, safe, environmentally responsible and efficient.

25

Conduct regular inspections across the facility and ensure corrective actions are implemented with the goal of operating as intended, in accordance with operational, environmental and safety standards. Review inspections completed by subordinates for accurate, completeness and to assure appropriate corrective actions are implemented.

10

Lead and oversee the preparation, quality and shipment of prepared non-ferrous metal products per industry and customer specifications. Work with the transportation and commercial teams to assure that delivery deadline are met. Assure that all customers feel that Sims customer service is superior.

15

Lead and oversee the receiving of non-ferrous metal scrap/raw material. Assure proper grading, inspection and pricing; communicating with the commercial team when received materials are not in conformance with specifications. Assure that all scrap suppliers experience superior customer service.

15

Various other tasks will be required and assigned as needed for continuous flow of operations at the facility.

10

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.

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.

Find Out More…

Please visit www.simsltd.com for more information on Sims and its commitment to sustainability.

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 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.
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Other
  • Industries

    Environmental Services

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