Operations Manager

Company Description

WM NZ Limited is New Zealand's leading resource recovery, recycling and waste management provider. We are committed to safeguarding our beautiful environment through sustainable management of our valuable resources. Put simply, sustainability is what we do.

Job Description

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a high performing Operations Manager to join us and manage our Commercial Fleet in Hamilton.  The role works alongside the established management and leadership team in the branch, in a region which has been set up to provide a strong regional support network.

Job responsibilities include -

• Managing full operational and financial performance across multiple sites and mid-sized teams
• Leading a strong health and safety culture, including compliance, tool maintenance, and daily practices
• Overseeing fleet operations, including route optimization, truck management, and staff coordination
• Ensuring site and vehicle maintenance complies with regulatory standards
• Maintaining strong relationships with municipal and commercial partners
• Driving day-to-day operational efficiency and consistent service delivery

Qualifications

The person we are looking for must have a high health and safety performance record, a customer service focus, and operational excellence background to provide and maintain a safe and efficient workplace for our team and customers. Ideally you will have had exposure to working in a fast changing, multifaceted workplace where your strong organisational skills have been tried and tested. A company vehicle will be provided for the role, considering the travel requirements across the region. 

Key Characteristics:

• Strong computer skills
• Ability to communicate to all levels of the business in both written and verbal settings
• Experience interpreting the P&L and ability to speak to variances
• A high level of business acumen
• Experience in transport, logistics or the waste industry would be preferred.

Additional Information

This is an opportunity for you to bring your own management style and manage the business on a day to day basis with the great team that support you along with the support of the wider corporate team. This region has a unique team approach so whilst you will have a high level of autonomy, you will operate within a team environment. 

The role comes with an attractive salary, phone, laptop and company vehicle, looking at immediate start.