Company Description
About us
WM NZ Limited is New Zealand's leading resource recovery, recycling and waste management provider. We’re committed to safeguarding our beautiful environment through sustainable management of our valuable resources. Put simply, sustainability is what we do.

Job Description
About the Role
We have a great opportunity for an experienced Team Leader to join our team based in Auckland.
Reporting to the Factory Manager, this is a key leadership role, responsible for ensuring the efficient ongoing operation including cost oversight and management of your team.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Allocating resources to handle incoming waste volumes to our busy 7 day a week
• Working with the fleet coordinator in forecasting and scheduling truck maintenance
• Provide operational training to staff and facilitate their development goals.
• Focus in providing a reliable, timely, and cost-effective service that benefits the customer which also involves route scheduling and optimising.
• Conduct toolbox talks and safety meetings, when required, for the area of responsibility to facilitate communication and feedback with staff.
• Ensure vehicles and equipment are operated in accordance with training, instructions, operating procedures, and company regulations. In particular, this includes performance of pre-start checks and application of LOTO procedures.
• Have an understanding of production & throughput to achieve set KPI’s.
• Mechanical aptitude around machinery would be advantages.

Qualifications
About you
To be successful in this role you will have had a minimum of 2 years prior experience in overseeing teams, ideally having worked in a medium-sized manufacturing facility or logistics environment.
Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively. Proven analytical and problem-solving skills as well as an excellent focus on healthy and safety are crucial for the role.
A drive to assume responsibility and accountability for a business unit and participating in ongoing enhancements is vital. While previous experience in lean manufacturing is preferred, it is not mandatory.

Additional Information
What’s in for you
We offer a very competitive package, and opportunities to further expand your career with New Zealand’s largest waste collection company.
How to apply
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Please note - we do not always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering applications as they are received so we encourage you to apply early.
WM is an EEO employer and promotes drug and alcohol-free workplaces.
You must be in New Zealand and hold a current work visa/residency or NZ citizenship.