Yard Manager

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.

We're looking for a hands-on, highly motivated leader to manage our Broadmeadow metal recycling operations, which includes a "Metals Recovery Plant" that utilises various sorting equipment to remove metal out of waste.

This is a great opportunity for someone with experience supervising a team in industries like manufacturing, waste, farming, or other practical, hands-on environments. You'll be responsible for leading a team, ensuring safe and efficient yard operations, and delivering excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily operations to ensure efficient processing and transport of scrap metal
• Maximise productivity by optimising people, equipment, and material usage
• Support and develop team members to perform safely and effectively
• Manage transport schedules and vendor/customer relationships
• Manage all yard operations to ensure Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality requirements are exceeded
• Monitor stock levels, costs, and maintenance in line with business requirements
• Drive continuous improvement across operations

Essential Criteria

• Previous team leadership skills
• Customer service focus and effective relationship-building skills
• Excellent written & verbal communication
• A solid understanding of operations, manufacturing or scrap metal processing
• Ability to plan and manage workloads while promoting a strong safety culture
• Sound computer skills, including confidence using Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
• A proactive, resilient, and solutions-oriented mindset
• Mechanical knowledge an advantage but not essential.

What We Offer

• Paid Parental Leave - 12 weeks for primary carers, 6 weeks for secondary carers
• Health Benefits - BUPA discounts for you and your family
• Wellbeing Support - Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Financial Tools - Tailored superannuation sessions to support your financial future
• Career Growth - Ongoing learning and internal promotion pathways