Operations Manager

AWP Safety; Sydney; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safety company is seeking an Operations Manager passionate about safety and team leadership. In this full-time role, you will supervise field teams, ensure operational excellence through safety protocols, and foster team development. The position offers a competitive salary, company vehicle, and additional benefits, making it a great opportunity for someone with supervisory experience eager to make a positive impact.

Benefits

Company provided vehicle with fuel card

RRSP program

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of supervisor experience with teams.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Adhere to and promote safe workplace practices.

Responsibilities

• Direct leadership / supervision of 50 field-based crew members.
• Conduct site visits and inspections to ensure safety and quality.
• Handle recruitment, onboarding, and training processes.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Operations Management

Process Improvement

Supervising Experience

Analysis Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Warehouse Management System

Microsoft Outlook

Retail Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

University degree / post-secondary equivalent

Job description

The Operations Manager will uphold the core values of Ownership Trust and Teamwork. This position will have a passion for safety and leading teams. The Operations Manager will support our initiatives that protect employees customers and assets allowing all our team members to return home safely every day. This role is instrumental in achieving success through hard work integrity and developing yourself and others.

• Direct leadership / supervision for 50 Protectors (field-based crews)
• Field Responsibilities include site visits inspections ensure safety quality and training opportunities
• Management Responsibilities include coaching motivating and development of team
• Recruitment onboarding and training (full life cycle)
• Address concerns promptly and efficiently while providing the highest level of customer service
• Facilitate teambuilding efforts and regular communications with team members
• Oversee operations prepare daily schedules and day to day operational requirements oversee the maintenance of company assets
• Planning traffic control staffing requirements monitoring and evaluating customer requirements and coordinating service
• Administrative requirements organizing and maintaining office files completing reports

Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or GED completion required (University degree / post-secondary equivalent preferred)
• 1-2 years of supervisor experience and building teams with 20 team members
• Must be able to and enjoy connecting with field-level customers and contacts
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain working relationships with your team
• Must adhere to and promote safe workplace practices
• Valid drivers license and ability to meet AWP Safety driver standards
• Excels at operating in a fast-paced environment with a commitment to get the job done

Additional Information :

WHAT YOU WILL LOVE / PERKS

• Company provided vehicle with fuel card for work purposes
• RRSP program
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The employee must be able to successfully handle the physical demands of this position which include but are not limited to the following :
• Variable hours of operation based on staffing needs and workload
• Ability to work in a variety of physical positions including sitting standing walking and driving
• Regular exposure to all weather conditions in combination with regular work time indoors in environmentally controlled conditions
• Position lifts or carries objects up to 20 kg (50 lbs.)
• AWP named one of Americas Greatest Workplaces 2023 and 2025 for Diversity

Compensation : $ 60-70K Company Vehicle 7% AIP Bonus.

The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidates geographic region job-related knowledge skills and experience among other factors. A bonus and / or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package in addition to the full range of medical financial and / or other benefits dependent on the level and position offered.

AWPSafety is anEqual Opportunity Employer (EOE). Women minorities veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race color age religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity protected veteran status or disability.

Remote Work : Employment Type :

Full-time

Key Skills

Six Sigma,Lean,Management Experience,Process Improvement,Microsoft Outlook,Analysis Skills,Warehouse Management System,Operations Management,Kaizen,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Retail Management