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 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.

Position Summary

The Operations Supervisor partners with the Facilities Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute daily operational activities at the facility. This role provides hands-on leadership to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant processing, receiving, shipping, and material-handling operations. The Supervisor is responsible for directing personnel, maintaining equipment and yard organization, tracking production, and fostering a strong safety culture.

Main Responsibilities

• Direct daily oversight of receiving, material handling, equipment use, and labor activities, including maintenance and other equipment needs.
• Oversee loading/unloading of trucks to ensure safe and accurate material movement.
• Maintain an organized and efficiently operated yard environment.
• Execute daily operational requirements and communicate production to management.
• Maintain accurate inventory and support timely outbound shipments.
• Ensure proper storage of finished goods in alignment with quality controls.
• Promote safety culture and ensure compliance with standards.
• Conduct daily inspections and maintain required documentation.
• Supervise, train, and mentor yard personnel.
• Assist with daily operational planning and employee assignments.
• Maintain accurate logs, reports, inventories, inspections (MEX), and compliance documentation.
• Adhere to all Environmental upkeep and requirements.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in scrap, metal, or a similar industry is required.
• Previous supervisory experience is preferred
• Prior experience with non-ferrous metal preferred.
• Basic understanding of scrap metal types.
• Effective communication and organization skills.
• Ability to oversee and manage employees through hands-on leadership.
• Self-directed with the ability to manage responsibilities independently.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• General knowledge of computers and systems.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Willingness to learn and continue to grow within the company.
• Weekend work required
• Ensures adherence to all company and OSHA safety protocols.
  
  

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.