National Operations Leader (Sydney/Melbourne)

Minus 1; Greater Dandenong; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Minus 1 Refrigerated Transport is seeking a National Operations Manager to lead our nationwide network from Melbourne or Sydney. In this senior role you’ll direct site and regional managers, set the strategic operational direction, and drive performance, safety and service across all locations.

You will build high-performing teams, standardise processes, manage budgets and KPIs, and partner with customers and suppliers to enable growth.

Qualifications

• Senior operations leadership across multiple sites or a national network.
• Experience leading and developing teams through change and growth.
• Strong commercial acumen with budgets and P&L experience.
• Data-driven approach to performance management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management at all levels.
• Solid understanding of WHS obligations and compliance frameworks.
• Tertiary qualifications in business or operations (desirable).
• Willingness to travel interstate as required.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Experience in transport, logistics or refrigerated freight preferred.
• Knowledge of Chain of Responsibility (CoR) and Heavy Vehicle National Law obligations preferred.
• Familiarity with TMS/WMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop site and regional managers to build high-performing teams across all locations.
• Develop and deliver a national operational strategy that supports our business objectives.
• Monitor and report on KPIs, budgets and operational performance, and act decisively to improve results.
• Drive continuous improvement in efficiency, cost control and service quality.
• Champion a strong safety culture, and ensure compliance with WHS and all other regulatory requirements.
• Standardise processes and systems so every site works the same way.
• Build strong relationships with key customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Manage operational budgets, forecasting and resource planning.
• Support business growth, including new sites, contracts and service lines.

Skills

Senior leadership

Team development

Budgets & P&L

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder management

WHS compliance

Education

Tertiary qualifications in business/operations

Tools

TMS/WMS systems

Job description

Minus 1 Refrigerated Transport is seeking a National Operations Manager to lead our nationwide network from Melbourne or Sydney. In this senior role you’ll direct site and regional managers, set the strategic operational direction, and drive performance, safety and service across all locations.

You will build high-performing teams, standardise processes, manage budgets and KPIs, and partner with customers and suppliers to enable growth.