Transport Operations Manager

Here at Linfox we believe together, anything is possible. Use sophisticated technology to deliver everyday essentials and natural resources for Australia’s biggest companies. Work with major customers in retail, healthcare, government and defence. Shape the future of logistics with industry leading innovations in safety, sustainability and efficiency. Create a career to be proud of. Expect all this and more when you join Linfox.

What does the job look like?

The Operations Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of a transport operation within the Customer & Healthcare Group. This role provides the opportunity to lead a team of transport professionals, drive operational performance, maintain strong customer relationships, and deliver continuous improvement initiatives across safety, service and profitability outcomes. This role will be a permanent position based in Willawong. Key areas:

• Lead safe and compliant transport operations in line with company, customer and regulatory requirements.
• Manage site risk, incident reporting and workplace compliance activities.
• Deliver operational performance against agreed safety, service and financial targets.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that support business performance and profitability.
• Build strong customer relationships and respond to operational challenges and service requirements.
• Support team development, workforce leadership and industrial relations compliance.

Are you the one?

You are an experienced transport or logistics leader with a strong operational mindset and a passion for delivering safe, efficient and customer-focused outcomes. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy leading frontline teams and have a proven ability to drive performance and continuous improvement. You can demonstrate:

• Experience leading transport, logistics or supply chain operations.
• Direct staff supervision experience, including leading drivers, allocators or operational teams.
• Strong customer service and stakeholder management experience.
• Advanced Excel capability and exposure to transport systems, with DFN experience highly regarded.
• Experience reporting operational performance and KPIs to senior leaders and customers.
• Knowledge of transport, warehousing or retail supply chain environments, including exposure to major retail customers.

What's in it for me?

• 12 weeks paid parental leave and return to work bonus for eligible employees
• Career development opportunities and mentoring programs
• Access to a range of benefits across dining and adventure, travel and health and well-being
• The chance to work in a high-performing team where your contributions truly make an impact

At Linfox, we focus on providing an inclusive and diverse workplace where our people can perform at their best. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and perspectives; with people of diverse genders, ages, religions, abilities, sexual orientations and cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) encouraged to apply. .

Sound like you? Please click the apply button to submit your application and resume.

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Further information

You will be required to meet Linfox's employment criteria which will include but not be limited to a criminal history check and full medical with a drug and alcohol test.

To find out more about opportunities at Linfox, visit www.linfox.com/careers