Operations Manager

PeopleInFocus; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleInFocus is seeking an Operations Manager for a time-critical fuel delivery operation based in Prestons. You will lead drivers, coordinate schedules and ensure safe, reliable deliveries. Plans change; you’ll reset priorities and keep customers informed.

You will work with the wider team to improve planning, communication and service delivery. This role requires a hands-on leader capable of maintaining high safety and efficiency under pressure.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience managing transport, fuel distribution or another time-critical delivery operation.
• Confident decision-maker with clear communication and accountability under pressure.
• Experience in fuel delivery or dangerous goods operations is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead fuel delivery operations and coordinate driver schedules.
• Plan deliveries around customer needs and available supply.
• Resolve operational challenges and customer enquiries.
• Support drivers and maintain high safety standards.
• Find better ways to plan, communicate and deliver service.

Skills

Delivery operations

Driver scheduling

Operational planning

Safety compliance

Communication

Job description

When a customer needs fuel, timing matters. A delivery delay can leave vehicles, equipment or an entire site waiting. We're looking for an Operations Manager who enjoys bringing people, plans and practical solutions together to keep things moving.

People in Focus is recruiting for a specialist fuel delivery business based in Prestons. Supplying commercial customers with bulk fuel and on-site refuelling, the business needs an experienced operator to take ownership of its delivery operation.

The opportunity

You'll be at the centre of the action, working with drivers, customers and the wider team to make sure deliveries happen safely and reliably. Plans will change. You'll have the judgement to reset priorities, solve problems and keep everyone informed.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading fuel delivery operations and coordinating driver schedules
• Planning deliveries around customer needs and available supply
• Resolving operational challenges and customer enquiries
• Supporting drivers and maintaining high safety standards
• Finding better ways to plan, communicate and deliver service

What you'll bring

You have substantial experience managing transport, fuel distribution or another time-critical delivery operation. You're confident making decisions, clear in your communication and comfortable taking responsibility when the pressure is on.

Experience in fuel delivery or dangerous goods operations would be highly regarded.

If you're ready to take ownership of an operation where your decisions make a visible difference, we'd like to hear from you.