Operations Leader – Workshop, Yard & Wharf

Autonexus; Port Kembla; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Inchcape is seeking an experienced Team Leader to join the Port Kembla operations team. You will drive performance across workshop, yard and wharf activities, coordinating resources, monitoring safety and quality, and supporting production planning and problem-solving across multiple areas of the business.

This hands-on leadership role requires experience in fast-paced production environments, strong data analysis, and the ability to lead by example while coordinating with supervisors and

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive, logistics, transport, manufacturing or operational environments.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong operational planning and workflow management capability.
• Experience leading teams in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to analyse operational performance and drive outcomes.
• Experience using SAP or similar operational systems.
• Strong administrative, reporting and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and compliance.
• Continuous improvement mindset with strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations across workshop, yard and wharf activities.
• Coordinate resources and workflow to achieve production targets.
• Support vehicle processing, accessory fitting and operational activities.
• Monitor operational performance and drive productivity improvements.
• Lead daily toolbox and pre-start meetings.
• Coach, develop and support team members across the operation.
• Review SAP reports and use operational data to monitor performance.
• Assist with production planning and operational decision-making.
• Maintain accurate operational records and reporting.
• Support general administrative and coordination activities as required.
• Ensure safety, compliance and quality standards are consistently met.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

People leadership

Operational planning

SAP

Safety compliance

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Team coaching

Production planning

Continuous improvement

Communication

Tools

SAP

Job description

Inchcape is seeking an experienced Team Leader to join the Port Kembla operations team. You will drive performance across workshop, yard and wharf activities, coordinating resources, monitoring safety and quality, and supporting production planning and problem-solving across multiple areas of the business.

This hands-on leadership role requires experience in fast-paced production environments, strong data analysis, and the ability to lead by example while coordinating with supervisors and