• Job Description

  Req#: 5351

  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.

  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.

  The Star Plant Supervisor is responsible for operating the Granulation Plant as efficiently as possible while maximizing production without sacrificing quality or uptime. The Supervisor will maintain the separation operation, provide quality control, supervise and schedule personnel, and material movements. The supervisor will communicate maintenance issues through the Shredder & Metal Separation Plant Superintendent. The supervisor will communicate all extended shift requirements with the second shift supervisor.

  Job Responsibilities

  • Manage day to day operations of the Start Plant. Adjust yard processing to meet production demands and improve inefficiencies.
  • Responsible for Maintenance & repairs of Star Plant equipment and ancillary equipment
  • Conduct daily inspections and physical inventory counts. Complete production reports
  • Reach monthly Star Plant, production goals & decrease production costs, minimize downtime and improve plant maintenance by observing daily operations and develop proactive solutions for possible issues to maximize uptime.
  • Responsible for proper employee training and the compliance of all safety regulations in and enforcing/monitoring all company safety policies
  • Responsible for daily production tracking, final product quality control, inventory and shipping schedule.
  • May be assigned to special projects or required to perform other duties not listed above, which may vary from time to time as determined by management to meet company needs

  Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or technical school required, vocational or associate’s degree or equivalent mechanical background preferred.
  • 2 years of recycling industry experience. 2 years of management experience.
    Mechanical background and bilingual in English & Spanish preferred.

  Preferred Skills

  • Organized and detail oriented
  • Basic computer skills required
  • Required to follow SIMS Metal Management and OSHA safety regulations
  • Willingness to continue to learn and grow with the company
  • Overtime may be required
  • Work in various weather conditions
  • Quick learner with ability to stay motivated and think outside the box
  • Work in a team setting
  • Ability to sit, stand, and walk at various times throughout the day
  • Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
  • Strong leadership when managing employees
  • Strong mechanical skills.
  • Ability to work from heights

  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.

  At Sims together we are a diverse group of employees who are supported by our equal opportunity policy. 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.

• About the company

  Sims Metal Management Ltd is the leading metals and electronics recycling company in the world.

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