Operations Manager

• Permanent Full-Time role | Based at Ballarat VIC
• A culture that provides key growth opportunities
• Join a National ASX listed company creating a sustainable future.

Cleanaway is Australia’s largest waste management organisation with over 7,500 employees working at over 400 sites. We have been around in Australia for over 50 years, delivering solutions that offer extraordinary benefits not just for our customers, but for our communities and environment we live in. Cleanaway provides sustainable waste management solutions to a range of customers including councils, small businesses, large corporate entities and government agencies.

About the role:

As our new Operations Manager, you will play a key role in managing and optimizing our Container Deposit Scheme waste management facilities and operations. You will be responsible for overseeing the efficient and effective operation of the Container Deposit Scheme (CDS), ensuring smooth logistics, resource allocation, and team management, all while maintaining compliance with environmental regulations and safety standards. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team of professionals and contribute to our mission of promoting sustainable waste management practices.

Key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Develop and implement operational plans, policies, and procedures to optimize efficiency, productivity, and safety.
• Manage facility budgets, expenses, and resource allocation to achieve cost-effective operations.
• Collaborate with other departments to coordinate operational activities and achieve company objectives.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to track operational performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Oversee operations staff to maintain high-performance standards and promote a culture of safety and teamwork.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations and company policies and procedures.

About you:

• Prior experience in a similar operations management role within the transport/waste/logistics and/or in an industrial environment is desirable.
• Knowledge of HSE and environmental legislation and comprehensive safety management systems.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to effectively lead and develop teams to achieve operational goals and objectives.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software applications.

Why Cleanaway:

• Zero harm safety culture: the safety, health and wellbeing of our people and the communities where we operate are our first and foremost consideration.
• Strong job security, Career progression, and development opportunities.
• Company commitment to diversity and inclusion programs: 18 weeks paid primary carer leave top up and flexible working arrangements.
• Great company benefits: Employee share program, company discounts, salary packaging, flu vaccinations, EAP and more.

Cleanaway is an employer of equal opportunity and encourages and values diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from First Nations peoples, mature age and early careers, and people from all cultural backgrounds.