Operations Manager (Dangerous Goods)

Blackbook Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackbook Recruitment seeks an Operations Manager to lead day-to-day terminal operations in Victoria, ensuring safety, service, compliance and productivity targets are met. The role focuses on embedding standards, strengthening safety culture and guiding frontline teams through transformation and improvements.

You will report to the Terminal Manager and oversee shipping, tank management, and loading/unloading activities, driving operational discipline and cross-functional alignment.

Qualifications

• Leadership in terminal operations.
• Experience in regulated environments.
• Experience leading frontline teams in shift-based operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily terminal operations including shipping, tank management and loading/unloading.
• Drive frontline safety leadership and ensure compliance with operational procedures.
• Lead and coordinate shift teams through clear communication and planning.
• Manage disruptions, incidents and escalations proactively.
• Monitor performance, productivity and cost across the site.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety and efficiency.
• Develop team capability through coaching and performance management.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, HSSEQ, HR and support functions.

Skills

Leadership experience

Safety leadership

Shift-based operations

Operational planning

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Job description

Great opportunity to join an unique business with genuine career progression….

The Company
6 Month Contract

This Australian leading organisation supplies operations and services to customers based in Australia and overseas. The business has carved out a substantial market share and has continued to grow by offering the highest quality service with a focus on customer service delivery and efficiency. As they set up for their next stage of growth, they have a need to recruit an Operations Manager to lead to assist their terminal operations for Victoria.

The Role
Reporting into the Terminal Manager, you will take ownership of day to day operational execution across the site, ensuring safety, service, compliance and productivity outcomes are consistently achieved.

You will play a key role in embedding operational standards, strengthening safety culture and leading frontline teams through a period of operational improvement and transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily terminal operations including shipping activities, tank management and loading/unloading operations.
• Drive strong frontline safety leadership and ensure compliance with all operational and permit-to-work procedures.
• Lead and coordinate shift teams through clear communication, planning and operational structure.
• Manage operational disruptions, incidents and escalations in a calm and proactive manner.
• Monitor operational performance, productivity and cost control across the site.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, service and operational efficiency.
• Develop team capability through coaching, performance management, training and competency management.
• Work closely with Maintenance, HSSEQ, HR and wider support functions to ensure operational alignment and compliance.

About You

• Proven leadership experience within terminal operations, dangerous goods, fuel, chemicals, bulk liquids, shipping, logistics or industrial operations.
• Strong understanding of safety leadership and operating within highly regulated environments.
• Experience leading frontline operational teams in 24/7 or shift-based operations.
• Strong operational planning, communication and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to drive accountability, operational discipline and continuous improvement.
• Comfortable managing fast-paced operational environments with multiple stakeholders.

Why Apply?

• Join a well known industrial infrastructure business investing heavily in operational uplift and transformation.
• Highly visible leadership role with strong long term career progression opportunities.
• Exposure across safety, operational performance, people leadership and site management.
• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping operational culture and standards.