Transport Manager

4 months ago

Auckland City, New Zealand Sims Metal Management Full time

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in 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 at any time in our long history.

Sims is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees, and we are committed to creating a working environment that is built on a foundation of respect and inclusion where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential.

**The role**
Reporting directly to the Domestic Transportation Director for ANZ, this pivotal role revolves around overseeing the New Zealand Transport operations. Its primary focus is ensuring the safe and efficient collection and transportation of materials, meticulously aligning with company standards, customer service values, and legal compliance.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Oversee secure transportation of various metals via dedicated employee drivers, contractors, and subcontractors.
- Manage up to 16 internal fleets and up to 20 external fleets efficiently at any given time.
- Guide the Transport Department Team to elevate customer service standards for prompt and professional services, enhancing overall satisfaction.
- Monitor and evaluate compliance to ensure transport operations align with legal requirements, including the Land Transport Act and the Health and Safety at Work Act.
- Optimize the Business Management System for operational excellence.
- Strategically manage costs in line with budgetary needs.
- Identify logistics enhancements, especially in operations and transport optimization.
- Foster an inclusive environment valuing diversity, positive employee relationships, and collaborative teamwork for collective success.
- Demonstrate effective leadership by guiding and empowering teams to achieve excellence.
- Travel within New Zealand to visit yards as needed.

**Essential Criteria**:

- 5+ years in transport management covering metro and rural operations.
- Highly skilled in negotiation, planning, scheduling, and time management.
- Expertise in legal compliance, including the Land Transport Act & Regulations.
- Tertiary qualification in Business, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management.
- Proven leadership in managing complex teams and operations.
- Strong problem-solving skills for business-focused decisions.
- Experience within the recycling or waste industry.

With a promote-from-within philosophy and a variety of programs available to support continuous learning, Sims offers the opportunity for a rewarding career. We are committed to the ecologically sound and sustainable use of resources and strive to operate in a manner that minimizes waste and protects the environment.

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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AT SIMS LIMITED TOGETHER WE ARE A DIVERSE GROUP OF EMPLOYEES WHO ARE SUPPORTED BY OUR EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY, WHICH VALUES THE BENEFITS OF OUR TALENTED WORKFORCE. WORKING TOGETHER WE ACHIEVE OUR GOALS AND CONTRIBUTE TO OUR CORE VALUES OF SAFETY, INTEGRITY, RESPECT, TRANSPARENCY, EXCELLENCE, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.

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