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.
Join Our Industrial Waste Services (IWS) 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 the main player 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:
- Inspire a team of supervisors to ensure they’re focused on achieving operational excellence.
- Make safety your number one priority and ensure everyone's working in a safe environment.
- 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.
- 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
- Experience and passion in driving a strong safety message
- Waste Management or similar industry experience and/or exposure to Industrial waste
- Computer skills - proficiency in MS Office suite
- Teamwork – work across multiple departments and build relationships
- Ability to resolve problems effectively and effectively
We need someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys collaborating with others to achieve common goals. Additionally, we are looking for someone who shares our values and is committed to making a positive impact in everything they do.
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
Cleanaway is an employer of equal opportunity and encourages and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.