Asphalt Plant Supervisor

DescriptionThe Higgins team in Tauranga has an exciting opportunity for a Supervisor to join our Asphalt Plant team.Reporting to the Plant Manager, you’ll lead a team of 5 staff who manufacture up to 4,000 tonnes of asphalt per month. You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the plant including customer and subcontractor coordination, health and safety auditing, quality assurance, stock management and overseeing planned plant maintenance.What You’ll Bring To The Role5 + years prior experience in asphalt plant operation, including troubleshooting and mechanical maintenanceProven ability to manage daily plant operations to meet productivity and outcome targets Experience leading teams, setting goals, and managing daily schedules and resourcingStrong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to respond to unexpected challenges and provide clear directionEffective verbal and written communication skills, along with solid computer literacyA strong commitment to health and safety practicesClass 1 Drivers License or overseas equivalent - WTR and Class 2 sought after but we can support you to gain these This is a permanent, full-time position working 40-60 hours per week based in Tauranga. Travel around the wider Bay of Plenty region may be required. Competitive salary on offer between $90,000 - $110,000Come Join The Green TeamLeadership opportunityUpskill and gain further licences if required Supportive team that treats each other like whānau Access to educational funds for you and your children Funding for school holiday programmes and tutoring for your children Z fuel discounts including a monthly free pie and coffeeMarket-leading parental leave policy Higgins is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand. We are on a dynamic growth path with people at the heart of what we do every day. We offer a great working environment, competitive hourly rate, subsidised medical insurance and subsidised education and training for you and your dependantsHiggins is committed to a drug-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing along with a health check – you’ll need to be fit for work!Building better roads for safer journeys – He pai ake te hanga o ngā rori, kia haumaru ai ngā haerengaWe are actively looking to fill this role and encourage your early application. Applications are reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to remove the advertisement before the advertised closing date.Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.