Operations Coordinator-milperra

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.

**Your new role**

We have an excellent opportunity available for someone who is collaborative, compliance orientated and analytical to join our team providing operational support to the Milperra Yard Manager.

Your business acumen, strong communication and operational support skills along with your understanding of WH&S legislation will be highly regarded as you assist our recycling yard to achieve high standards of efficiency & productivity.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Assisting the Yard Manager to implement ideas and improvements to enhance operational efficiencies and reduce business costs
- Assist in analysing key data relating to machine utilisation and run times and make recommendations to help the business make informed decisions with respect to cost management
- Providing support with month end duties including but not limited to verifying and providing information in relation to operational cost
- Preparing Capital Expediture Requests (CER’s) for minor project work and replacement items as required
- Analysing quotations received and recommend suppliers from whom goods, services or materials are purchased
- Contributing to the development and implementation of processes so that all procurement is consistent with the needs of the organisation

**To be successful, you will have**:

- Tertiary qualifications in the Mechanical Engineering trade, Operations, or Business preferred
- Excellent Verbal and Written communication skills
- Numerical skills including the ability to work to budget within required deadlines and report on outcomes
- Experience in continuous improvement
- Attention to detail
- Computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
- Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously with limited direction
- Awareness of applicable legislation
- Basic knowledge of operations principles and mechanical aptitude and awareness
- Knowledge and understanding of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal as well as processing techniques will be highly regarded

**In return, we offer**:
This newly created position offers an exciting chance for you to make this role your own and grow your career with plenty of development opportunities You will gain exposure to every facet of the business to truly make an impact in our global organisation. A competitive salary is on offer.

**Interested?**

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.

AT SIMS LIMITED TOGETHER WE ARE A DIVERSE GROUP OF EMPLOYEES WHO ARE SUPPORTED BY OUR EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY, WHICH VALUES THE BENEFITS OF OUR TALENTED WORKFORCE. WORKING TOGETHER WE ACHIEVE OUR GOALS AND CONTRIBUTE TO OUR CORE VALUES OF SAFETY, INTEGRITY, RESPECT, TRANSPARENCY, EXCELLENCE, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.