Operations Manager, Vehicle Processing Centre (VPC) – Brisbane

at; Österreich; Vor Ort; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global shipping and logistics company seeks a Manager for their Vehicle Processing Centre in Brisbane. You will oversee operations, manage staff, and ensure compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate has leadership experience in automotive operations, strong financial acumen, and excellent communication skills. Join an inclusive organization focused on sustainability and innovation.

Qualifikationen

• Proven leadership experience in automotive processing or logistics.
• Strong understanding of safety and environmental standards.
• Experience with managing P&L and budgets.

Aufgaben

• Lead the VPC team to deliver operational excellence.
• Oversee site operations, staff performance, and facility maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with safety legislation.

Kenntnisse

Leadership experience

Operational safety knowledge

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Change management

Facility management

Ability to manage deadlines

Jobbeschreibung

Operations Manager, Vehicle Processing Centre (VPC) – Brisbane

Wallenius Wilhelmsen is a global leader in RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) shipping and logistics, with over 160 years of maritime heritage. Operating across six continents, we deliver innovative and sustainable solutions for the automotive, heavy machinery, and breakbulk industries. In Australia, we’ve proudly supported trade and logistics for over 125 years, with a strong presence in key ports and logistics hubs including Brisbane, Melbourne, Port Kembla, and Fremantle.

We are opening a new Vehicle Processing Centre (VPC) in Brisbane for a leading global automotive brand and we are now seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager, VPC Operations to setup and lead our Brisbane VPC. This is a pivotal operational leadership role responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of services aligned with customer and company expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the VPC team to deliver operational excellence across all aspects of vehicle processing & implement initiatives designed to deliver on contracted KPI’s
• Lead all vehicle processing and yard services to consistently meet organisational requirements
• Oversee site operations, staff performance, asset management, and facility maintenance
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, environmental & relevant legislation at state and federal levels
• Own financial performance including budget management, variance analysis & performance to deliver strong site results
• Be the primary point of accountability for site operations, safety, compliance and facility performance including lease management and tooling
• Support port operations and collaborate with internal stakeholders to meet KPIs and customer deliverables
• Drive continuous improvement in quality, safety, and customer satisfaction

Skills & Experience

• Proven leadership experience in automotive processing/operations preferred or logistics or industrial operations
• Strong understanding of operational safety, compliance, and environmental standards
• Strong Financial acumen with experience managing P&L, budgets and performance metrics
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to lead change, develop teams, and foster a culture of accountability and excellence
• Experience with facility management and tooling oversight is highly desirable
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, time sensitive responsibilities and to work in an agile, fast-paced environment

Why Join Us?

At Wallenius Wilhelmsen, we believe in empowering our people through our “Go.Go Grow.Succeed” framework, which supports individual learning, performance development, and career growth. You’ll be part of a global organisation committed to sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence.

Wallenius Wilhelmsen is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status.

Application Questions

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as an operations manager?
• Do you have experience working with logistics, freight & delivery services?
• Have you worked in a role where you were responsible for budget management & forecasting?
• How many years of people management experience do you have?

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics delivers innovative and sustainable global shipping and logistics solutions for manufacturers of cars, trucks, heavy equipment and specialised cargo. WWL’s sophisticated supply chain solutions ensure an efficient integration of ocean transportation, inland distribution, terminal handling, processing and a comprehensive range of technical services. The company has a strong environmental focus and is an industry leader in developing innovative solutions to reduce its operational impacts on the environment.