Regional Operations Manager

simsmetalm • Redwood City, CA

19h

About The Position

The Senior Operations Manager is responsible for the Management, P & L, and day-to-day Operations of Sims Metal Management’s (SMM) West Region facilities for ferrous and non-ferrous metals processing. This includes Richmond, Redwood City, San Jose, Charon, Hayward, Stockton, Rancho Cordova, and Sacramento locations in California and Sparks and Fernley in Nevada. The position reports to the Regional Operations Direct and has ~15 direct reports and ~190 indirect reports.

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

• Knowledge of port and shipload activities desired.
• Experience with government agencies involving port activities desired.
• Familiarity with CA 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees