Operations Manager

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Vacancy no:

518826

Work type:

Permanent - Full Time

Location:

Gold Coast QLD Australia

Categories:

Management

Who we are:

When you start to think of waste as a resource, it opens up a world of possibilities. Cleanaway is the largest waste management company in Australia providing sustainable waste management solutions to a range of customers including councils, small businesses, large corporate entities and government agencies to provide sustainable waste management solutions.

What we offer

• Competitive Salary Package
• Learning and development opportunities
• Scope for growth within the business
• Employee share program
• Great staff benefits program including novated car leasing and salary sacrificing on work-related purchases, discounts on private health insurance and more

Join Our Team as an Operations Manager

Are you an experienced leader with a passion for driving operational excellence? Are you ready to take the next step in your career and lead a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

At Cleanaway, we're committed to delivering top-notch service and exceeding our customers' expectations every day. As a leader in the waste management industry, we pride ourselves on our dedication to quality, safety, and innovation. With a strong focus on teamwork and collaboration, we're looking for an Operations Manager who shares our values and is ready to make a difference.

 What you’ll do:

• Lead and inspire a team of supervisors to ensure they’re focused on achieving operational excellence.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the operations team, encouraging feedback and implementing best practices.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to enhance productivity, streamline processes, and achieve key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Monitor and analyse operational performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive alignment and ensure operational efficiency across the organization.
• Make safety your number one priority and ensure everyone's working in a safe environment.
• Manage operational budgets, including forecasting, tracking expenses, and optimising resource allocation.
• Serve as a point of contact for escalations and resolve operational issues in a timely and effective manner.

 Skills and experience required:

• Proven experience leading blue-collar teams
• An entrepreneurial mindset
• Waste Management or similar industry experience  
• Computer skills - proficiency in MS Office suite
• Teamwork – work across multiple departments and build relationships
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to resolve problems effectively and effectively
• Proven ability to be agile in a fast-paced environment with conflicting deadlines

we need someone who is not only a strong leader but also someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys collaborating with others to achieve common goals. Additionally, we are looking for someone who is innovative and proactive, always looking for ways to improve processes and drive efficiencies.

Most importantly, we need someone who shares our values and is committed to making a positive impact in everything they do. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply and become part of our dynamic team!

Cleanaway is an employer of equal opportunity and encourages and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply!

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