Yard Operations Leader: Safe, Efficient, People-Driven

Sims Metal; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Health Benefits - BUPA

Wellbeing Support - EAP

Tailored superannuation sessions

Career Growth

Job summary

Sims Limited is seeking a hands-on Yard Operations Manager for our Bathurst site. You will lead a small team, balance people leadership with operational performance, and manage safety, transport logistics, and customer relations to keep the site productive and profitable.

We value practical leaders who solve problems on the floor, foster teamwork, and continuously improve processes. Join us to contribute to a safer, cleaner, and more efficient recycling operation in a competitive market.

Qualifications

• Experience leading hands-on teams in operational environments.
• Strong leadership with ability to build trust and accountability.
• Knowledge of workplace safety and operational best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a small operational team to deliver results.
• Coordinate the safe processing and transport of scrap metal.
• Ensure equipment, people and resources are used efficiently.
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and transport providers.
• Drive a safety-first culture and ensure SHEQ compliance.
• Manage stock, maintenance schedules and costs.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity and site performance.
• Create a positive, accountable, high-performing team environment.

Skills

People leadership

Operational leadership

Safety compliance

Stakeholder management

Customer relationship

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Education

Diploma in Operations/Logistics

Tools

Inventory management software

SHEQ software

Job description

Sims Limited is seeking a hands-on Yard Operations Manager for our Bathurst site. You will lead a small team, balance people leadership with operational performance, and manage safety, transport logistics, and customer relations to keep the site productive and profitable.

We value practical leaders who solve problems on the floor, foster teamwork, and continuously improve processes. Join us to contribute to a safer, cleaner, and more efficient recycling operation in a competitive market.