Operations Manager

2 days ago

Wellington City, New Zealand Waste Management Full time

**Company Description** About us**

WM New Zealand is New Zealand's leading resource recovery, recycling, and waste management provider. We’re committed to safeguarding our beautiful environment through sustainable management of our valuable resources. Put simply, sustainability is what we do.
**Job Description** About the role**

We're looking for a dynamic, hands-on Operations Manager - Residential to join our high-performing team at our Seaview office in Wellington.

This role demands a strong focus on outcomes, with accountability for delivering across the triple bottom line. Excellence in execution, attention to detail, and professionalism are essential qualities we value in our leaders. Our team’s strength lies in our people - they are the driving force behind our success. This role will:

- 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.
- 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**

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.

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