Operations Manager

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WM New Zealand is seeking a hands-on Operations Manager in Hastings to drive service delivery, optimise labour and equipment use, and ensure safety and compliance while delivering triple bottom line results. You’ll lead a diverse team and collaborate with regional leadership to maintain high standards across operations. The ideal candidate has a relevant tertiary qualification in business administration or logistics, five or more years in contract, facility or logistics management, strong leadership and stakeholder skills, a current NZ driver’s licence, and preferably experience in the transport, waste or recycling sectors. Apply by clicking I’m Interested and tailor your CV to show measurable improvements in operations and safety, plus clear eligibility to work in NZ.

Company Description

About us:

At WM New Zealand, we are the largest composter, the largest waste-to-energy provider and have the largest commercial electric fleet in New Zealand, all powered by electricity from waste. As a team, we are constantly looking for new and innovative ways to redirect, neutralise and use waste.

Job Description

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a hands-on Operations Manager to join our high-performing team in Hastings. 

We are looking for an individual who is results driven as you will be held accountable for the triple bottom line performance. We ask our managers to be detail oriented and act with a high level of professionalism. We understand that our people are our biggest asset. This role will: 

• Manage operational service delivery through the application of efficient management practices including the appropriate use of labour and equipment resources
• Lead, develop and support team to meet business objectives and undertake effective customer relationships, as required.
• Ensure operational and administrative processes are conducted in compliance with business practice (eg conducting equipment checks; completion of payroll records; undertaking day to day safety activities.)
• Ensure site equipment is maintained and operated appropriately so as to perform the work required by customers, and advise Manager of equipment needs to provide effective service delivery.
• Investigate report and manage vehicle incidents/accidents, property damage and personal injury within the workplace.

Qualifications

About you

We’re keen to discuss this position with professionals who thrive on the challenge of attaining operational performance excellence and retaining and developing business over the longer term both with existing stakeholders and with prospective clients.

As an ideal candidate you will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in business administration and/or logistics.
• Five years or more experience in a contract management, facility management or logistics role.
• Proven leadership, people management and team working skills.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders and satisfying competing demands.
• Moderate experience within the transport/waste/logistics and recycling industries is desirable.
• Exemplary communication skills and the ability to deal at all organisational levels.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite Reasonably developed mechanical aptitude desirable.
• Current New Zealand driver’s licence.

To succeed, at your disposal you will have your direct report support team and wider operational team that includes office administration, supervisors and a mix of company and contracted operators. In this role, you will also be part of the regional leadership team and a strong corporate business that is recognised as one of the industry leaders.

Additional Information

What's in for me?

At WM New Zealand we will invest in your personal development and provide future career opportunities.

We offer a competitive salary, a vehicle allowance, ongoing training, and personal development so you can achieve your career goals and a great company culture. 

You will be part of a great team committed to providing a comprehensive one-stop service to meet a broad range of facility, waste, recycling, and industrial needs of our clients.

How to apply
To apply for this role click “I’m Interested”

WM is an EEO employer and promotes drug and alcohol-free workplaces. 

You must be in New Zealand and hold a current work visa/residency or NZ citizenship.