Regional Operations Manager

simsmetalmChicago, 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.
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