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 DescriptionAbout the role
Reporting to the Branch Manager, your responsibilities involve the growth and development of our onsite staff, Daily landfill operations, and our organics compost operations
- Consistently achieve and exceed site objectives while maintaining exceptional operational performance and compliance with required standards.
- Proactively manage a large team to ensure smooth site operations and delivery of key outcomes.
- Maintain accurate reporting and analysis of key business metrics to support data-driven decision-making.
- Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, can-do attitude toward all onsite operations.
- Investigate and identify necessary actions to resolve issues, including escalating to appropriate levels when required.
- Ensure timely resolution of operational issues and drive continuous improvement in service delivery.
As a leader in the business, you will coach staff and consistently improve our performance across all aspects of the operation with a constant focus on exceptional levels of health & safety and pride in ensuring contractual services and customer-first care are delivered to an exceptional standard.
QualificationsWe’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:
- Five years or more experience in Operations /contract management, construction or logistics role.
- Proven leadership, people management and team working skills.
- Five years’ experience on various earthworks machines operations.
- Experience managing multiple stakeholders and satisfying competing demands.
- 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, HSEQ and a mix of company and contracted operators. In this role, you will also be part of a strong corporate business that is recognised as one of the industry leaders.
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.
Additional InformationHow to apply
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Please note - we do not always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering applications as they are received so we encourage you to apply early.
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.
Top Skills
What We Do
WM New Zealand is New Zealand's leading resource recovery, recycling and waste, and environmental services provider, driven by our focus on safety, sustainability, and service and underpinned by innovation.
We provide recycling and resource recovery services, solid waste management, liquid and hazardous waste collection, treatment and disposal. We design and operate state-of-the-art waste management and recycling facilities nationwide, including leading edge sustainable modern landfill and energy parks, material recovery facilities, transfer stations and liquid, hazardous and medical waste processing facilities.
We understand that our biggest asset is our people and we’re committed to their safety and wellbeing. We’re a company where every day our people get to make a difference – whether this be through exploring recycling opportunities, looking at new ways to create energy from waste, or delivering a great customer service to building facilities that will last a lifetime.
We work with a diverse range of customers, from residential homes and small businesses, councils, through to large multinational commercial and industrial clients that span almost every industry in New Zealand, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive range of services that can be tailored to meet the needs of our customers.
Our focus is on the future, the possibilities it holds, and ultimately the protection of it.
