Altona Operations Leader - Transport, Warehousing & Safety

TSS Sensitive Freight Pty Ltd.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Stable full-time employment

Job summary

TSS Sensitive Freight is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead our Altona depot operations, ensuring efficient transport, warehousing and customer service functions. This hands-on leadership role requires a strong operational background, people management skills, and a drive for performance and safety.

The successful candidate will oversee labour resources, fleet utilisation, and workforce planning, while maintaining high service levels and compliance across WHS and company policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in Transport, Logistics, Warehousing or Supply Chain management.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong knowledge of transport operations and warehouse management.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Experience managing operational KPIs and service performance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.
• Sound understanding of WHS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all depot operations, including transport, warehousing, and customer service activities.
• Ensure operational efficiency and achievement of service delivery KPIs.
• Manage labour resources, fleet utilisation, and workforce planning.
• Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with WHS requirements.
• Monitor operational performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Manage employee performance, coaching, development, and disciplinary processes where required.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and legislative requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication skills

WHS knowledge

MS Office

Labour planning

CoR knowledge

Education

Certificate IV or Diploma in Logistics

Tools

Transport management system

Warehouse management system

Job description

TSS Sensitive Freight is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead our Altona depot operations, ensuring efficient transport, warehousing and customer service functions. This hands-on leadership role requires a strong operational background, people management skills, and a drive for performance and safety.

The successful candidate will oversee labour resources, fleet utilisation, and workforce planning, while maintaining high service levels and compliance across WHS and company policies.