Operations Manager - Bulk Fuels

Linfox; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Sydney seeks an Operations Manager to oversee daily fuel delivery operations. Responsibilities include leading a team, managing fleet performance, and ensuring safety compliance. Ideal candidates bring strong transport operations experience and leadership skills and thrive in fast-paced environments. The role offers career development, paid parental leave, and a diverse workplace.

Benefits

12 weeks paid parental leave

Career development opportunities

Access to benefits across dining and adventure

Mentoring programs

Qualifications

• Experience managing transport operations, ideally in bulk liquids or dangerous goods.
• Strong capabilities in coaching and developing frontline leaders.
• Track record of driving team performance and ensuring safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop operational supervisors and a driver team.
• Manage fleet performance, delivery schedules, and compliance.
• Drive a strong safety culture in line with regulations.
• Maintain customer relationships and delivery KPIs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the team.

Skills

Transport operations management

People management

Communication skills

Safety and compliance knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Here at Linfox we believe together, anything is possible. Use sophisticated technology to deliver everyday essentials and natural resources for Australia’s biggest companies. Work with major customers in retail, healthcare, government and defence. Shape the future of logistics with industry leading innovations in safety, sustainability and efficiency. Create a career to be proud of. Expect all this and more when you join Linfox.

Drive Operational Excellence in Bulk Fuel Logistics

Join the team powering some of Australia’s biggest names in fuel. Linfox is seeking a results-driven Operations Manager to lead daily delivery operations across metro Sydney for our key clients, Ampol and BP. Reporting to the NSW State Manager, you’ll oversee a high-performing team including two supervisors and a large driver workforce dedicated to the safe, timely, and efficient transport of bulk fuel.

What does the job look like?

This is a hands-on operational leadership role, ideal for someone with strong transport knowledge, people leadership skills, and a safety-first mindset. You'll be responsible for:

• Leading and developing operational supervisors and a professional driver team.
• Managing fleet performance, delivery schedules, and compliance in a fast-paced environment.
• Driving a strong safety culture with unwavering commitment to Chain of Responsibility (CoR) and DG regulations.
• Proactive management of customer relationships, maintaining service excellence and delivery KPIs in line with contract commitments.
• Supporting a culture of continuous improvement through operational initiatives and team engagement.

Are you the one?

We’re looking for a people-focused leader who thrives on delivering results and leading from the front. You’ll bring:

• Experience managing transport operations, ideally in bulk liquids, fuel, or dangerous goods.
• Strong people management capabilities, including coaching and developing frontline leaders.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, both internal and external.
• A track record of driving team performance and ensuring safety and service standards are met.
• Sound operational judgment, with the ability to respond quickly and effectively to changing demands.

What's in it for me?

• 12 weeks paid parental leave and return to work bonus for eligible employees
• Career development opportunities and mentoring programs
• Access to a range of benefits across dining and adventure, travel and health and well-being
• The chance to work in a high-performing team where your contributions truly make an impact

At Linfox, we focus on providing an inclusive and diverse workplace where our people can perform at their best. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and perspectives; with people of diverse genders, ages, religions, abilities, sexual orientations and cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) encouraged to apply.

Sound like you? Please click the apply button to submit your application and resume.

We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Linfox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Further information

You will be required to meet Linfox's employment criteria which will include but not be limited to a criminal history check and full medical with a drug and alcohol test.