Operations Manager

K&S Freighters; Darwin; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Novated car lease

Salary sacrifice

Paid parental leave

Career development

Employee assistance program

Background checks

Job summary

K&S Freighters is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the Berrimah NT operation, overseeing general freight and contract logistics with a focus on safety and reliability.

You will drive team leadership, budgeting, KPI achievement and customer-focused service delivery while ensuring compliance and continuous improvement across the operation.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience within transport, logistics and man management.
• Proven success leading large operational teams in fast-paced environments.
• A genuine passion for safety, compliance and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing fleet operations and transport scheduling.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure while maintaining customer outcomes.
• Experience within transport is highly regarded; broader logistics experience welcome.

Responsibilities

• Operational responsibility for the Berrimah NT Operation.
• Lead the team across general freight and contract logistics.
• Drive a culture where Everybody Safe Every Day is embedded in everything we do.
• Manage fleet performance, scheduling, utilisation and operational efficiency.
• Deliver exceptional customer service while strengthening long-term client relationships.
• Lead financial performance, budgets, KPIs and profitability.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, service delivery and performance.
• Ensure compliance with Safety legislation, Chain of Responsibility and fatigue management.
• Recruit, coach and develop talented operational teams.
• Lead incident investigations, risk management and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

People leadership

Logistics leadership

Safety compliance

Fleet operations

Budgeting & KPIs

Stakeholder management

Operational planning

Incident investigations

Tools

Fleet management software

Job description

K&S Corporation is an ASX-listed company and dominant multi-modal transport and logistics provider in Australia and New Zealand. Our comprehensive offerings across road, rail, and sea transport, alongside fuel distribution and specialised logistics subsidiaries, position us a critical player in national and trans-Tasman supply chains, serving a wide range of sectors from mining and agriculture to retail and industrial clients. With a proud 80-year history our brand is known for innovation, customer focus, continuous improvement, and industry leading safety. K&S Freighters maintains one of Australia's largest company-owned fleet, employing over 1600 personnel and headquartered in Truganina, Victoria.

About NTFS

Northern Territory Freight Services, as a division of K&S Corporation, are a general freight carrier between Adelaide and NT destinations with both ambient and temperature-controlled capabilities and have a heritage of servicing the Territory spanning decades. Local operations in Alice Springs and Darwin also incorporate route work, meaning we are a fundamental part of the NT freight infrastructure.

Why This Role:

Reporting to the Branch Manager, you'll lead a complex, fast-paced operation where every decision matters. Safety of our staff and the public is paramount, while ensuring our customers freight hit their doors in full and on time is key to the success of this role.

If you thrive on accountability, enjoy solving operational challenges and want to lead a business that genuinely values its people, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Responsible For:

As Operations Manager, you'll have operational responsibility for the Berrimah NT Operation.

Leading the team across general freight and contract logistics operations.

Driving a culture where "Everybody Safe Every Day" is embedded in everything we do.

Managing fleet performance, scheduling, utilisation and operational efficiency.

Delivering exceptional customer service while strengthening long-term client relationships.

Leading financial performance, budgets, KPIs and profitability.

Identifying opportunities to improve productivity, service delivery and business performance.

Ensuring compliance with all Safety legislation, Chain of Responsibility, fatigue management and company standards.

Recruiting, coaching and developing talented operational teams.

Leading incident investigations, risk management and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You:

You're an experienced transport or logistics leader who enjoys balancing operational excellence with people leadership.

You'll ideally bring:

Significant leadership experience within transport, logistics and man management.

Proven success leading large operational teams in fast-paced environments.

A genuine passion for safety, compliance and continuous improvement.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Experience managing fleet operations and transport scheduling.

The ability to make sound decisions under pressure while maintaining exceptional customer outcomes.

Experience within transport will be highly regarded, however experienced transport leaders from broader logistics environments are encouraged to apply.

Why Join us:

• Rewarding remuneration package
• Novated car lease option
• Salary sacrifice
• Paid parental leave
• Growth and development to support career progression
• Employee recognition and rewards program
• 24/7 Employee assistance program including financial wellness support
• Background checks for all new employees to support our safe workplace
• Stable ASX listed, multi-modal business with 80 years of industry history

To uphold our core value of \"Everybody Safe Everyday a pre-employment medical and police check will be required to be successful in this role.

Applicants must have full Australian working rights.