Operations Supervisor

Are you a hands-on leader ready to take the next step in your operational career WM is seeking a dedicated Operations Supervisor to help lead one of our high-performing sites. This is your chance to join New Zealands largest waste management company and make a real impact on safety efficiency and sustainability.

About the Role
As an Operations Supervisor youll ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly safely and efficiently while supporting your team to deliver exceptional service. Reporting to the Operations Manager your responsibilities will include supervising staff managing rosters coordinating work and overseeing minor maintenance tasks. Youll also play a key role in driving continuous improvement cost efficiency and site safety.

This role is ideal for someone with a mechanical mindset strong leadership skills and a commitment to teamwork and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support your team to deliver safe efficient and high-quality operations.
• Conduct toolbox talks safety meetings and champion a safety-first culture.
• Prepare daily rosters allocate tasks and ensure work is completed accurately and on time.
• Monitor site operations and equipment identifying maintenance needs and ensuring follow-up.
• Manage day-to-day operational costs and promote cost-conscious practices.
• Ensure compliance with company policies HSEQ standards and environmental legislation.
• Oversee administrative processes including run sheets pre-starts and fuel cards.
• Maintain site housekeeping and manage contractor inductions.

Qualifications :

About You
Youre an experienced operator or emerging leader who takes pride in keeping people and operations running safely and efficiently. You can balance hands-on work with strong communication and coordination skills.

Youll bring:

• Supervisory experience or demonstrated ability to lead teams.
• Mechanical aptitude and practical equipment knowledge.
• Experience in transport waste logistics or recycling (preferred).
• Strong communication teamwork and time management skills.
• Knowledge of HSEQ standards and environmental legislation.
• WTR and Class 1 licence preferred

Additional Information :

Whats 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
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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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time