Operations Supervisor

Civic Contractors; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WasteCo NZ Ltd is seeking an Operations Supervisor - WasteNet to oversee the day-to-day operations of several transfer stations across Southland, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant service.

You will lead site teams, monitor performance in real time, coordinate with drivers and operations colleagues, and drive continuous improvement across systems, people, and processes to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supervising or leading teams in logistics or operations.
• Strong multi-site operational delivery experience.
• Ability to analyse data, identify trends and support decisions.
• Excellent organisation and time-management in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage diverse teams.
• Leadership style focused on accountability and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead health and safety culture, ensure policy and KPI compliance and incident investigations.
• Oversee daily operations across multiple transfer stations for efficient service.
• Maintain plant, equipment and vehicles and ensure optimal utilization.
• Coordinate schedules and waste handling activities.
• Supervise remote teams, fostering engagement and performance.
• Manage rosters, staffing levels and workforce development.
• Ensure contractual obligations are met and reporting is maintained.
• Manage budgets and identify efficiency improvements.
• Oversee contractor performance and procurement at site level.

Skills

Team leadership

Multi-site ops

Data analysis

Time management

Communication

Continuous improvement

Job description

Operations Supervisor

Location: Invercargill

Lead from the front. Drive performance. Make an impact across Southland.

Are you an experienced operations professional who thrives on leading teams, improving performance, and delivering high-quality service?

If this sounds like you, WasteCo NZ could be the right place for you.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of multiple WasteNet transfer station sites across Southland, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations while leading a dispersed workforce and driving operational excellence.

What's in it for you?

• Lead and support teams across multiple Southland sites.
• Join a business where safety, people, and performance are a priority.
• Enjoy genuine autonomy and responsibility in a leadership role.
• Drive continuous improvement across systems, people, and processes.
• Make a visible impact on people, performance, and customer outcomes.

About WasteCo NZ

WasteCo NZ Ltd offers a comprehensive range of waste management services across New Zealand, including household and commercial waste collection, specialised medical and quarantine waste handling, industrial and utility services (city sweeping, spill response, hydrovac, wastewater), and waste sorting both on site and at purpose-built facilities focusing on recycling and diverting materials from landfill.

About the role

As the Operations Supervisor - WasteNet you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of several geographically dispersed transfer stations, ensuring they operate safely, efficiently, and in line with all contractual and compliance requirements.

This is a hands-on, leadership-focused role where you will:

• Provide direct supervision and support to site-based staff.
• Monitor performance and respond to operational issues in real time.
• Work collaboratively with drivers, operations teams, and customer service.
• Ensure consistent service delivery and high operational standards across all sites.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a strong health and safety culture, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, KPIs, and conducting audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Oversee daily operations across multiple transfer stations, ensuring efficient service delivery and optimal performance.
• Ensure plant, equipment, and vehicles are well maintained and effectively utilised.
• Coordinate operational schedules and waste handling activities.
• Supervise and support remote teams, driving engagement, accountability, and consistent performance.
• Manage rosters, staffing levels, and workforce capability, including supporting recruitment, onboarding, and staff development.
• Ensure contractual obligations are met and reporting requirements are maintained.
• Manage budgets, control costs, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Oversee contractor performance and procurement at site level.

What we are looking for

You will bring:

• Proven experience supervising or leading teams in a logistics, transport, or operational environment.
• Strong operational delivery experience across multi-site operations
• Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and support decision-making.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage diverse teams.
• Confident leadership style with a focus on accountability and continuous improvement

You are someone who:

• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Takes ownership and drives results.
• Builds strong relationships across teams.
• Is adaptable, resilient, and solutions focused.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
A pre-employment drug test and MOJ will be required prior to any offer of employment.