Operations Manager

About the Company WM NZ Limited is New Zealand's premier provider of resource recovery, recycling, and waste management services. We are dedicated to protecting our environment through the sustainable management of valuable resources. Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. About the Role We are excited to announce an exceptional opportunity for a high-performing Operations Manager to join our team in Hamilton. In this role, you will manage our Commercial Fleet and collaborate closely with an established management and leadership team within a branch designed to offer robust regional support. Your responsibilities will include: - Managing the operational and financial performance across multiple sites and mid-sized teams. - Leading a strong health and safety culture, ensuring compliance, tool maintenance, and effective daily practices. - Overseeing fleet operations, focusing on route optimization, truck management, and staff coordination. - Ensuring that site and vehicle maintenance adhere to regulatory standards. - Maintaining strong relationships with both municipal and commercial partners. - Driving day-to-day operational efficiency and ensuring consistent service delivery. Requirements We are looking for a candidate with a proven track record in health and safety performance, a strong customer service orientation, and a background in operational excellence. Your experience should enable you to create and maintain a safe and efficient workplace for both our team and customers. Ideally, you will have worked in a dynamic, multifaceted environment that has tested your organizational skills. Key characteristics include: - Proficiency in computer skills. - The ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the business, both in writing and verbally. - Experience in interpreting Profit and Loss statements and discussing variances. - A strong level of business acumen. - Experience in transport, logistics, or the waste industry is preferred. Benefits This position offers you the opportunity to bring your own management style to the role while working alongside a supportive team and benefiting from the resources of our wider corporate structure. Our region values a unique team approach, allowing for a high level of autonomy within a collaborative environment. We offer a competitive salary, along with a company phone, laptop, and vehicle, with an immediate start available for the right candidate.