Operations Supervisor

Title: Operations Supervisor - Echuca MRF

Location

Echuca, VIC, AU, 3564

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About Veolia

Create positive change. Be a champion of Ecological Transformation.

Join Veolia, a global leader with over 170 years of experience, operating in 40+ countries with 220,000 employees worldwide, including 6,500 staff across 300 sites in Australia and New Zealand. As part of our team, you'll contribute to crucial environmental solutions through our innovative Water, Waste, Energy and Industrial Services, helping protect the environment and address essential human needs for a sustainable future.

The Opportunity

Ready to make an impact? Be hands on support and lead the material recovery facility (MRF) team where you will be the first point of contact providing supervision and guidance. You will also

support the Operations Manager with the day to day operations of the MRF where you'll ensure effective job allocation and completion while maintaining a safety-first approach, keeping customer expectations and performance targets at the forefront of everything you do.

What's on offer

Permanent Full Time opportunity with car allowance and fuel card

Employee share plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Bupa health insurance discount plus other corporate benefits

What you'll be responsible for

Proactively monitor and supervise daily MRF operations including receipt, screening, recording, transfer and disposal of materials. Ensuring there is compliance with regulations, policies and business performance targets

Prepare and manage rosters, undertake weighbridge duties (when required), expenditure justification to keep operations running smoothly and costs at reasonable levels, while ensuring all employees, contractors and visitors uphold procedural standards

Work with the Central Operations Manager to maintain safe and effective operation of the Material Recovery Facility, implementing safe material handling procedures and monitoring non-conforming material

Ensure daily pre-starts are conducted, equipment is checked and maintained and all machinery is operated safely in line with training

Lead and support your team by providing constructive feedback, encouraging open communication, supervising performance (including sub-contractors) and ensuring Veolia's policies, procedures and regulatory requirements are consistently met

Maintain effective relationships with leadership and operational teams to monitor issues and concerns, while assisting with OHS coordination and compliance

What you'll need to be successful

Leadership/supervisory experience in an operations, plant or similar environment

Full Driver’s license (Manual preferable)

Forklift, Front-End Loader and HR licenses (desirable)

First Aid Basic certification

Certificate IV in Waste Management (Desirable)

Effective level communication skills (Written & Verbal)

Competency with Google Suite systems

Strong safety focus with a proactive approach

Veolia’s AlwaysSafe culture means that we care about the safety of people on our sites. We operate a zero tolerance drug and alcohol approach and shortlisted candidates must be prepared to undertake a full pre-employment medical check which includes drug and alcohol screening. Shortlisted candidates must also be willing to undergo a National Police Clearance.

Why Veolia?

At Veolia, we support our people both at work and beyond. Enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed to help you thrive, including:

Generous paid parental leave and a paid volunteer day

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Superannuation contributions on unpaid parental leave

Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program (Thrive) for you and your family

Car allowances, novated leasing, and vehicle discounts

Bonus and referral programs, plus employee share plan

Ongoing professional development and clear career pathways

Veolia is committed to ensuring every employee returns home safely every day under our Always Safe Charter.

Join a team that values your wellbeing, growth, and contribution—while making a real impact on the environment and our communities.

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

Veolia is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and accessible environment. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.

Discover more about our benefits, culture, and commitment to diversity at anz.veolia.com/careers.

We value your interest in our employment opportunities and commit to respond to all applications.

Veolia is committed to conducting recruitment in a fair, ethical and transparent manner based solely on merit. Candidates with direct or indirect personal/professional ties to Veolia and/or any third party related to Veolia business (including but not limited to Veolia's suppliers, customers, partners and competitors) must disclose this information.