Title: Yard 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.

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.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for supervising the processing of scrap as efficiently as possible while promoting an accident-free and environmentally compliant workplace. The Yard Supervisor is also responsible for general supervision of the yard personnel and day to day operations including maintenance on equipment, monthly inspections, and safety.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Works with site and regional staff, vendor/suppliers, and clients/customers.
• Oversees yard operations including supervision of employees, personnel decisions including hiring, performance manager, evaluations, and merit increases.
• Trains and directs department employees in proper use of equipment.
• Order and purchases parts and equipment.
• Provides training in the areas of safety equipment operations and material identification.
• Performs weekly and monthly inspections of all equipment and machinery.
• Schedules preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Maintains site and equipment maintenance records.
• Responsible for troubleshooting hydraulic problems and directing personnel in repairing equipment.
• Responsible for enforcement of safety regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Sills and Experience:

• Must have 3 – 5 years applicable industry experience or related industry.
• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience.
• Must be willing to work in shop area and outdoor environment in all types of weather.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluency in Spanish a plus.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Must have excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to find suitable solutions for productivity, environmental, safety-related, and employment issues.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical repairs on heavy equipment and machinery desired.
• Commercial license (Class A) a plus.
• Must have some knowledge of computers
• Working knowledge of tools and equipment used in a scrap yard including but not limited to: torches, cranes, loaders, forklifts, bobcats, shears, balers, and other production-related equipment.

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.