Management (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics) Full time Attractive Remuneration + Company Car + Phone Job Security | Full-time | Permanent | Great Place to Work! Growing Essential Industry | Work/Life Balance | Rapidly Growing Company Family-owned & Operated Business | Over 90 Years Delivering Innovation & Exceptional Service Autonomy | Operations Manager Role | Attractive Remuneration + Company Car + Phone Everybody knows a JJ's Truck when they see one . . our iconic green fleet head out rain or shine for collections in your area. But did you know we have 23 divisions, 135 sites, employ nearly 3,000 people and operate a fleet of over 2,300 across 3 countries! We do more than collect the bin from your street we also; convert waste into clean energy, divert food waste from landfill and convert to compost, manufacture customised waste management equipment, asbestos removal, refine and recycle oil, manage and maintain our fleet inhouse and have our own bespoke technology systems. Our teams include Drivers/Operators, Heavy Vehicle Mechanics, Customer Service, Operations, Finance, IT/Digital, Environment, Engineering, Industrial Chemists, Safety, Administration and much more . . With so much opportunity, what is your career path? THE ROLE As an Operations Manager you will lead our Hawkes Bay Branch. The main responsibility of this role is to lead our team to effectively manage daily operational goals for our various services and contracts across the region. This role calls for a 'hands-on' and tenacious leader who is driven to succeed through team engagement and an understanding of principles that underpin excellence in transport operations. You will be working with a safe, modern and reliable fleet, serviced and maintained in our on-site workshop. We are an essential services industry, offering stability to employees and reliability to our customers. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Assist and lead operations on a day to day basis Problem solving Plan for growth and follow it through Support and lead a team of 15+ drivers Willingness to drive a truck regularly Establish and manage relationships with customers, team members and stakeholders Mentor and train your team Coordinate and optimise fleet activities - agile, efficient and flexible Comply with laws, regulations and requirements including OH&S with an understanding of return to work processes Identify enhancement opportunities and suggest solutions for improvement ABOUT YOU Have a minimum Class 2 License Able to mentor and advocate for employee engagement Experience in transport, logistics or service industry Drive and hunger to build a team environment and thriving culture Motivated can do attidtude with a strong sense of urgency Demonstrated experience in management processes including associated administrative components Possess high level computer literacy including experience with Microsoft applications Well-developed people skills, with solid time management KPI focused with the ability to perform under pressure Provide up to date driving records at interview stage Able to successfully satisfy a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol testing BENEFITS We appreciate there is more to life than work, we provide a variety of work options to ensure the job gets done; with competitive remuneration and a range of benefits, regardless of your role or location including: The stability of a national, Australian family owned and operated business with over 90 years' experience Uniform and PPE Essential services industry – job stability Full-time, permanent role Attractive remuneration Company vehicle + phone Onsite parking Local depot / workshop Career development and growth opportunities Introductory and ongoing training NEXT STEPS Interested applicants should APPLY NOW Depending on the role, the recruitment process may vary slightly; this may include a phone interview, face-to-face interview, skills-based assessment, pre-employment medical and of course, an opportunity to meet the team. ABOUT THE COMPANY Established in 1932, JJ's Waste & Recycling (formerly J.J. Richards & Sons Pty Ltd) is Australasia's largest, family-owned and operated waste management company. From humble beginnings as a small family business, our team has grown across NZ, Australia & the US, and we're passionate about effective waste management. With a dynamic attitude that values our people, their safety and the environment. We strive for an innovative, collaborative, and high-performance culture that celebrates the contribution of every employee. Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand? How many years of people management experience do you have? Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of OH&S/WHS? Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check? Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with? Do you have a current New Zealand driver's licence? Do you have a heavy vehicle driver's licence? Are you willing to undergo pre-employment drug and alcohol screening? Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. #J-18808-Ljbffr
