Operations Supervisor

Societe Generale; Nelson; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading inspection and certification company in New Zealand is seeking an Operations Supervisor to oversee the Plant and Terminal Operators at their Port Nelson branch. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and implementing business strategies. Strong physical capability and a valid Class 1 New Zealand Drivers Licence are required. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment with flexibility in working hours.

Benefits

Commitment to ongoing learning & development

Sustainability embedded in the culture

Flexible work options where possible

Qualifications

• Physically capable of manual handling and lifting tasks.
• Current Class 1 New Zealand Drivers Licence.
• Able to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.
• Ability to read and follow instructions accurately.
• Effective communication both within a team and with customers.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead operational staff to ensure high performance.
• Conduct regular audits and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Communicate effectively to ensure timely task completion.
• Identify and implement business strategies to maximize returns.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and conduct investigations.

Skills

Manual handling

Ability to work autonomously

Hands-On mechanical aptitude

Customer interaction

Leadership and supervision

Job description

We are SGS - the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 96,000 employees operate a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Job Description

As the Operations Supervisor at SGS New Zealand, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the team of Plant and Terminal Operators at our Port Nelson branch.

This full-time position is essential in ensuring the team carries out its operation while maintaining a safety-conscious work environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise and lead the operational branch staff, creating a culture of high performance through effective communication and team utilisation.
• Carry out regular audits and reviews of procedures, work instructions, and JSA's to ensure compliance and relevance, recording corrective actions in Crystal.
• Communicate effectively with team members and customers to ensure timely completion of tasks, reports, and customer satisfaction.
• Assist in identifying and implementing new business strategies whilst maximising returns and minimising risk exposure for the company.
• Ensure all activities comply with SGS, customer, and NZ OSH requirements, maintaining a safety-conscious work environment.
• Conduct incident/accident investigations and reviews.
• Maintain and develop skills and qualifications needed to perform the role effectively.
• Operate to the highest standards of ethics, in accordance with the SGS Code of Integrity.
• Undertake all other relevant work requests by your manager pertinent to your position.

Qualifications

• Be physically capable of carrying out the duties required of this role, including, but not limited to; manual handling and lifting, climbing bulk storage tanks, walking pipeline routes, moving, and joining cargo hoses.
• Hold a current Class 1 New Zealand Drivers Licence and have own transport to be able to travel to and from place/s of work.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, days and nights, Monday to Sunday including Public Holidays.
• Able to read and follow SGS & Customer instructions, work instructions and procedures
• Ability to work effectively and safely both autonomously and within a team environment.
• Ability to interact freely with customers and across all levels within SGS.
• Ability to influence and negotiate constructively across all levels both internally and externally.
• Ability to keep written, accurate and legible documentation of all SGS and Customer Documentation, for example, time logs, JSA sign-ons, checklists, toolbox meeting records, Job & Time Sheets.
• Hands-On mechanical aptitude.

Additional Information

Working at SGS means joining a sustainable, innovative, global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS.

• Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business
• Commitment to ongoing learning & development
• As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work where possible

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid New Zealand work visa.