Greenfield Bulk Logistics Operations Lead

Loop Recruitment; Geelong; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Loop Recruitment is seeking an experienced operations leader to set up and run a greenfield site for a bulk commodities business. The role focuses on hands-on leadership, driving operational excellence from the floor, and building strong customer relationships across a multi-site network.

The successful candidate will engage in tendering transport across modes, collaborate with other sites, and continuously identify savings while improving team performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in Bulk Chemicals or Agriculture Industries.
• Strong operational and project delivery capability.
• Analytical, data-driven decision-making skills.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance cost, service, and risk.
• Must have a degree.

Responsibilities

• Set up a greenfield site with 5–6 owners from product landing to the site and organizing transport to a multi-site client network.
• Drive operational excellence from the floor up while managing customer relationships.
• Engage and tender for transport across different modes to optimise cost and service.
• Collaborate with other sites with a one-goal mindset to maximise efficiency and outcomes.
• Identify and drive cost savings, improve people performance, and lead by example.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data-driven decisions

Operational leadership

Project delivery

Commercial awareness

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Loop Recruitment is seeking an experienced operations leader to set up and run a greenfield site for a bulk commodities business. The role focuses on hands-on leadership, driving operational excellence from the floor, and building strong customer relationships across a multi-site network.

The successful candidate will engage in tendering transport across modes, collaborate with other sites, and continuously identify savings while improving team performance.