Supervisor - Waste Management

A career opportunity has become available with one of WA’s leading Waste Management companies. We are a mid-sized company that operate waste collection vehicles and resource recovery facilities.

We are looking for a self-motivated individual to join our team as a ‘hands on’ Supervisor. 

This position provides a great opportunity for someone to grow and develop within our business, great for someone wanting career progression and a varied role. This position reports to the Operations Manager. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Overseeing day to day operations of drivers runs
• Managing the operational delivery of contracts – (Currently CDS and Verge Collection customers)
• Supervising verge and CDS operations and drivers - On site
• Consulting with line management in the development and management of operational targets
• Ensuring all pre-start, post-run, and minor day to day maintenance tasks are carried out on all equipment
• Leading a high level of customer service and driving operational efficiencies within the team
• Managing labour efficiencies and overall cost management
• Strategically managing staffing rosters and leave approvals to always ensure adequate leadership coverage.  
• Ensuring minimum disruption to operations through effective coordination and scheduling of operational activities
• Support the leadership team in managing complex operational matters. 
• Support staff training, onboarding, recruitment and performance management.
• Support and endorse the West Tip Purpose, Vision, Mission and Values.
• Support and endorse the West Tip HSEQ Management system and understand supervisors HSEQ responsibilities.

This position is 60% hands on site based and 40% office based.

To be eligible for this position you must have:

• Heavy Rigid Licence (essential)
• Drivers license (essential)
• Experience as an operations supervisor 
• Experience in supervising operators, drivers and labourers
• Good transport and waste knowledge
• General truck and electrical knowledge 
• Knowledge of earthmoving equipment, e.g. skid steer, loader etc)
• A positive attitude and desire for continuous improvement
• The ability to work autonomously for extended periods of time.

Do you have what it takes?

If you believe you meet or exceed the above criteria, please submit your resume with at least two contactable referees.