Yard Operations Leader — Circular Recycling

Sims Metal Management Ltd.; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Health benefits (BUPA discounts)

Wellbeing support (EAP)

Tailored superannuation sessions

Career growth & internal promotion

Job summary

Sims Metal Management Ltd is seeking a hands-on Yard Manager to lead the Cairns operation within our circular economy business. You will oversee daily yard management, logistics and material movement, while guiding a team on safety, performance and customer service.

This role focuses on front-line leadership, continuous improvement and effective relationship management with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders in a busy metals recycling environment.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience managing medium to large operational teams.
• Strong scheduling, planning and coordination skills within a busy operational environment.
• A passion for developing people and driving high-performance outcomes.
• Customer-focused with the ability to build strong working relationships.
• Self-motivated, proactive and comfortable making decisions in a fast-moving environment.
• Experience with safety and environmental systems, project management and continuous improvement programs.
• Exposure to SAP, SAI or similar business systems will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of yard and operational employees to achieve outstanding safety and performance outcomes.
• Foster a positive, safety-first culture and ensure all activities are completed in line with WHS and environmental standards.
• Coordinate daily yard operations, logistics and material movements to maximise efficiency and productivity.
• Monitor site performance and implement initiatives to improve operational outcomes and customer service.
• Manage labour, equipment and resources to meet business targets and operational requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Support inventory control, material processing activities and quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, safety and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling & planning

People development

Customer relationships

Decision making

Safety & environment

SAP experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Sims Metal Management Ltd is seeking a hands-on Yard Manager to lead the Cairns operation within our circular economy business. You will oversee daily yard management, logistics and material movement, while guiding a team on safety, performance and customer service.

This role focuses on front-line leadership, continuous improvement and effective relationship management with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders in a busy metals recycling environment.