Operations Supervisor

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

Job summary

A leading inspection and certification company is seeking an Operations Supervisor at their Port Nelson branch. This full-time position involves supervising a team of operators, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and implementing effective operational strategies. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills, experience in manual operations, and a Class 1 New Zealand Drivers Licence. Join a sustainable and innovative workplace that values employee development.

Benefits

Ongoing learning & development

Flexible work options

Sustainability-focused culture

Qualifications

• Must be physically capable to carry out duties including manual handling and climbing.
• Hold a current Class 1 New Zealand Drivers Licence.
• Able to work flexible hours, including Public Holidays.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead operational staff at Port Nelson.
• Conduct audits and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Assist in implementing new business strategies.

Skills

Manual handling and lifting

Hands-On mechanical aptitude

Effective communication

Influencing and negotiating

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 whilemaintaining 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 PublicHolidays.
• Able to readfollow 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 andacross 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, tool-box 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.