Regional Operations Manager

simsmetalm • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Regional Operations Manager is responsible for the Management, P & L, and day-to-day Operations of Sims Metal Management’s (SMM) Midwest Region facilities for ferrous and non-ferrous metals processing. This includes Facilities in Chicago, IL, Lake Bluff, IL, East Chicago, IN, Defiance, OH. The position reports to the Regional Operations Director.

Requirements

• Eight to ten years applicable similar industry experience with a working understanding of different types of scrap metals.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, sustainable engineering, management, etc., or equivalent in work experience.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to find suitable solutions to productivity issues.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with government agencies involving port activities desired.
• Familiarity with IL environmental and air pollution laws a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partners with Health and Safety to ensure employees and yard operations are aligned with SMM’s commitment to safety initiatives.
• Manages plant operations managers.
• Partners with Commercial team to prioritize customer requirements, drive inbound material volumes, and increase margin.
• Develops strategies, business plans, budgets, and programs to contain cost and to increase productivity.
• Implements corporate sponsored initiatives, including standardized production and budget forecasting/reporting for all sites and departments.
• Knowledge of shears, balers, mobile equipment as well as requisite tools, equipment, and supplies required for operations.
• Partner with regional HR team to implement performance management, change management, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Participate in community events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager