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.
