Facilities Manager

Sims Metal; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sims Limited is seeking a facilities leader in Oklahoma City to oversee ferrous and non-ferrous metals processing operations.

You will manage staff, partner with EHS on safety, develop plans to improve productivity, and coordinate budgets. The role emphasizes cost containment and standardizing production initiatives.

Qualifications

• Five to eight years of applicable industry experience with scraps.
• Bachelor’s degree in management, engineering, or related field.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills to address productivity issues.
• Knowledge of port and ship loading activities a plus.
• Experience interfacing with government agencies is a plus.
• Knowledge of shears, balers, mobile equipment, and related tools

Responsibilities

• Manage staff, including yard laborers, mechanics, equipment operators, and supervisory staff.
• Partner with EHS to ensure safety and compliance in yard operations.
• Develop strategies, budgets, and programs to contain costs and increase productivity.
• Implement corporate initiatives, including production standardization and budgeting/reporting.
• Collaborate with regional HR on performance management and employee engagement initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Staff leadership

Safety partnership

Port/ship loading knowledge

Govt interface experience

Equipment knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in management/engineering

Job description

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities worldwide, Sims supports the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as it has ever been in our long history.

Summary:

Responsible for the management, profit & loss, and day-to-day operations of the Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, facility for ferrous and non-ferrous metals processing.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with EHS to ensure employees and yard operations are aligned with the Company’s commitment to safety.
• Manage staff, which includes yard laborers, mechanics, equipment operators, and supervisory staff.
• Develop strategies, business plans, budgets, and programs to contain costs and to increase productivity.
• Implement corporate-sponsored initiatives, including standardized production and budget forecasting/reporting for all departments.
• Partner with the regional HR team to implement performance management, change management, and employee engagement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Five to eight years of applicable industry experience with a working understanding of different types of scraps.
• Bachelor’s degree in management, engineering, or other related field.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to find suitable solutions to productivity issues.
• Knowledge of port and ship loading activities a plus.
• Experience interfacing with government agencies is a plus.
• Knowledge of shears, balers, mobile equipment, as well as the requisite tools, equipment, and supplies required for operations

Sims Limited is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all employees and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential. The company does not discriminate regarding race, sex, religion, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, housing status, source of income, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to any employment decision, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Qualified applicants with a disability needing a reasonable accommodation may request such without fear of reprisal or discrimination.