Operations Manager

EGM Recruitment; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Australia is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee their transport and delivery operations. The ideal candidate will bring over 5 years of operational leadership, ensuring high-quality service and a safe working environment while optimizing processes for efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in complex operations roles.
• Demonstrated people management experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations including delivery workloads and scheduling.
• Collaborate with other departments to align operations with company goals.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Team Management

Process Optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or related field

Job description

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Permanent - Full Time

TRG Transport is a leading South Australian logistics and transport provider known for its commitment to reliability, safety, and customer service excellence. Their well-established container yard supports a seamless supply chain with a commitment to being “on time every time.” We are currently looking for an experienced Operations Manager to join their team.

Permanent - Full Time

TRG Transport is a leading South Australian logistics and transport provider known for its commitment to reliability, safety, and customer service excellence. Their well-established container yard supports a seamless supply chain with a commitment to being “on time every time.” We are currently looking for an experienced Operations Manager to join their team.

About The Role

This position is responsible for the delivery of TRG’s strategic and operational objectives with our delivery operations. The position will manage, coordinate, develop and coach the team to ensure the delivery of high quality service and experience achieving the goal of ‘on time every time’. The position will implement productivity, quality, operational and customer service standards and manage the team to continually achieve these standards.

You will be responsible for managing the operational division including overseeing the scheduling and workloads, training and evaluating the performance standards of both the team and individuals.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Manage day-to-day operations including delivery plan, freight movement, delivery workloads, forecast resource requirements and oversee operations division.
• Collaborate cross-departmentally to align operations with organisational objectives.
• Report on operational efficiency and quality standards.
• Uphold WHS guidelines, Chain of Responsibility and NHVR and enforce compliance.
• Ensure all incidents and hazards are reported and investigated in a timely manner.
• Monitor employee and team performance, offering coaching, training, and feedback for improvement.
• Oversee staffing plans, recruitment, and training.
• Communicate job expectations while providing coaching and assistance to the team.
  
  

Core deliverables:

• Manage, maintain and drive a safe workplace that adheres to all CoR, WHS and NHVR policies and procedures.
• Proactive management and coaching of the operations team to exceed customer delivery expectations and meet delivery KPI’s.
• Implement performance feedback mechanisms for direct reports including conducting and completing performance conversations.
• Develop training plans for team members.
  
  

About You:

We are looking for someone who has experience leading the operations of a transport and logistics business, or similar. This role will suit someone who is not precious, is happy to get their hands dirty and can come in with fresh eyes on how to assist in developing the team and business to be more effective and efficient.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Bring

• Experience of 5+ years experience in a fast-paced, complex operations role.
• Demonstrated experience with people management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• You're a team player and solution oriented.
• You're process driven and willing to challenge to optimise processes.
  
  

Next Steps:

Please apply via the link. Applications will not be considered via email. If you would like more information ahead of applying or would like to have a confidential conversation, please contact Matthew Allen at [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Supply Chain

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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