Operations Supervisor - Professional Driving Team

About the role

North West Alliance (NWA), a 50/50 joint venture between Emu Nest and Veolia, is looking for an Operations Supervisor to lead its professional driving team in Tom Price. You will coordinate service delivery, promote a strong safety culture and drive continuous improvement through problem solving, and may be asked to drive trucks when needed. This is a residential role.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating service deliveries by supervising drivers
• Run daily pre-start meetings or daily driver debriefs
• Manage and resolve occupational health and safety and environmental issues
• Keep stakeholders informed accurately and on time
• Manage drivers and ensure full compliance with Chain of Responsibility requirements
• Review route performance to find optimisation opportunities
• Build a safety-first, continuous improvement culture and solve immediate operational issues with a solutions focus

Required profile

• A background in logistics is desirable
• Understanding of National Heavy Vehicle Regulations
• Valid HC/MC truck licence ideal
• Experience with the Solid Waste Driver Management computer system is advantageous

Required skills

• Sound analytic skills and ability to read reports
• Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work autonomously and good computer skills
• Strong safety focus

What we offer

• Company-supplied accommodation and utilities in Tom Price
• Company vehicle
• Relocation for the right candidate
• Employee share plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bupa health insurance discount and other corporate benefits