Operations Supervisor

Are you as excited as we are when we talk about the storage and distribution of bulk liquids at our state-of-the-art tank containers and terminals in key markets? Join us as an Operations Supervisor, Mount Maunganui.

As the Operations Supervisor at the Mount Maunganui terminal, you will hold the crucial responsibility of ensuring the safe and efficient operations of the terminal while adhering to all company policies and regulations. The role involves managing terminal operators, coordinating maintenance tasks with the site operations teams and contractors, and ensuring accurate, timely processing of customer orders. A strong focus on Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) compliance is paramount, striving to maintain high safety standards and constantly improving existing practices. You will also take charge of tracking site operations costs versus budgets and generating necessary site reports for the Operations Manager.

Stolthaven Terminals a division of Stolt Nielsen Limited (SNL), is the specialist storage provider of bulk liquids: Chemicals, clean petroleum, gases, vegetable oils, biofuels and oleochemicals. Our mission is to be the most respected global storage provider, delivering safe, high-quality, sustainable storage and handling solutions for our customers around the world.

What You Will Be Doing

  In this pivotal role, you will spearhead the day-to-day operations at the Mount Maunganui terminal, ensuring the seamless and complaint handling of bulk and packaged product movement. Your leadership will be instrumental in managing and supervising a team of terminal operators, inspiring them to uphold the highest safety standards and operational efficiency. You will collaborate closely with site operations teams and external contractors to co-ordinate maintenance tasks, working hand-in-hand with the engineering/projects team to execute planned site maintenance. Within SHEQ compliance records, you will lead efforts to drive improvements across all safety, health, and environmental metrics, utilizing the company's software tools to keep programs and data current. Additionally, you'll contribute to fiscal stewardship by tracking operation costs versus budgets and generating insightful weekly and monthly reports for the Operations Manager to support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities 

• Ensure that the terminal operators are managed and supervised to safely and efficiently handle all bulk and packaged product movements.

• Co-ordinate maintenance tasks carried out by site operations teams and contractors and in conjunction with the engineering/projects team, manage site planned maintenance tasks.

• Ensure that all customer orders are processed accurately and on a timely basis. 

• Lead and motivate terminal staff to continuously improve standards in all aspects of Safety, Health and Environment and strive to maintain a high safety record. 

• Ensure full compliance with all SHEQ, ISO and operational systems including the required updating of relevant site documentation.

• Use the company SHEQ and maintenance software to the extent required to keep site programs and data up to date.

• Tracking and managing site operations costs vs budgets.

• Generation of site weekly and monthly reporting as specified by the Operations Manager.

Qualifications

• A preference for industry-related experience and qualifications.

• Good customer service and interpersonal skills.

• An understanding of dangerous goods storage and handling requirements.

• Strong Health and Safety mindset.

• Comfortable working in a heavily regulated and structured environment.

What we offer

• A fulltime (40 hours a week) role. 

• A competitive compensation package.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth

• A Supportive and collaborative work environment.

How to apply 

• Complete the online application form and send it to us along with your CV. 

• We will invite you for interview. 

• Apply by 11 December 2025. 

Got questions about the process? Contact Kris Lee : 

About Stolt-Nielsen 

Stolt-Nielsen Limited (SNL) is a long-term investor and manager of businesses, focused on opportunities in logistics, distribution, and aquaculture. The Stolt-Nielsen portfolio consists of its three global bulk liquid and chemicals logistics businesses: Stolt Tankers, Stolthaven Terminals and Stolt Tank Containers – Stolt Sea Farm and investments in LNG. Stolt-Nielsen Limited is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (Oslo Børs: SNI). Our values: We act pragmatically, collaborate for success, commit to go further, and seek creative solutions.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Stolt-Nielsen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All hiring and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, creed, religion, disability status, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship status, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, national origin or ancestry, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law or regulation. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies 

We don't accept any unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment and selection agencies.

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