Operations Manager - Perth

Great Southern Fuel Supplies Pty Ltd; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stevemacs Bulk Fuel Haulage in WA is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for the Forrestfield operation. You will lead a team of HC/MC drivers and operational staff to ensure safe, efficient, and commercially successful performance.

This hands-on role requires rostering, fleet oversight, budgeting and P&L accountability, plus a proactive safety culture with fatigue management and dangerous goods compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in transport operations management.
• Proven experience managing drivers and operational teams.
• Experience in metro, regional and/or linehaul transport operations.
• Strong understanding of heavy vehicle compliance and Main Roads WA requirements.
• Experience managing fleet maintenance, utilisation and productivity.
• A practical, hands-on approach to leadership.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and customer relationship skills.
• A demonstrated commitment to safety and compliance.
• Demonstrated experience managing operational KPIs and performance.
• Sound understanding of budgets, financial reporting and P&L management.
• Bulk liquid, fuel or dangerous goods experience will be highly regarded.
• Hold a valid MC license.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop the Forrestfield operations and team of professional drivers and operational staff.
• Balance operational demands with safety, compliance, people and customer requirements.
• Drive a strong safety-first culture ensuring compliance with fatigue management, dangerous goods and transport requirements.
• Promote a culture where employees actively identify and report hazards, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Optimise driver, vehicle and resource allocation to maximise productivity and customer service.
• Lead incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Establish clear performance and behavioural expectations.
• Address performance and workplace issues fairly, consistently and promptly.
• Oversee and support workshop performance.
• Build a positive, accountable and respectful team culture.
• Make decisions and take ownership of outcomes.
• Manage rostering, scheduling and operational priorities.
• Monitor operational performance, productivity and costs.
• Take responsibility for the branch P&L and operational budget.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Budgeting

P&L management

MC license

Job description

Stevemacs Bulk Fuel Haulage is a proudly Western Australian bulk fuel transport business with deep local roots and a strong reputation for reliable service, industry expertise and lasting customer partnerships. Our operations span across the State, servicing customers from Broome in the north, Albany in the south, and across to Kalgoorlie and Esperance in the east.

We pride ourselves on operating a professional, efficient and customer-focused business. Attention to detail, operational excellence and customer satisfaction are at the heart of what we do. Safety is equally fundamental to our operations, with the highest standards expected across the business and all drivers required to comply with strict fatigue management and safety requirements.

As we enter an exciting period of growth, we are looking an experienced Operations Manager to join our Forrestfield operation. This is an opportunity for a hands-on operational leader to make a real impact, lead a team, improve the way we operate and help shape the future of our growing business.

If you’re looking for your next opportunity where you can move beyond simply managing the day-to-day and genuinely influence an operation, develop people and contribute to the growth of a WA business, we’d like to hear from you.

The Role

As Operations Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the safe, efficient and commercially successful operation, leading a team of professional HC/MC drivers and operational staff ensuring our fleet and people are performing at their best.

You will be equally comfortable in the yard talking with drivers, reviewing fleet performance, meeting customers, managing operational challenges or sitting down with the numbers to understand the branch's financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop the Forrestfield operations and team of professional drivers and operational staff.
• Balance operational demands with safety, compliance, people and customer requirements.
• Drive a strong safety-first culture ensuring compliance with fatigue management, dangerous goods and transport requirements.
• Promote a culture where employees actively identify and report hazards, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Optimise driver, vehicle and resource allocation to maximise productivity and customer service.
• Lead incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Establish clear performance and behavioural expectations.
• Address performance and workplace issues fairly, consistently and promptly.
• Oversee and support workshop performance.
• Build a positive, accountable and respectful team culture.
• Make decisions and take ownership of outcomes.
• Manage rostering, scheduling and operational priorities.
• Montior operational performance, productivity and costs.
• Take responsibility for the branch P&L and operational budget.

About You

• Minimum 3 years' experience in transport operations management.
• Proven experience managing drivers and operational teams.
• Experience in metro, regional and/or linehaul transport operations.
• Strong understanding of heavy vehicle compliance and Main Roads WA requirements.
• Experience managing fleet maintenance, utilisation and productivity.
• A practical, hands-on approach to leadership.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and customer relationship skills.
• A demonstrated commitment to safety and compliance.
• The confidence to have difficult conversations and hold people accountable.
• Demonstrated experience managing operational KPIs and performance.
• Sound understanding of budgets, financial reporting and P&L management.
• Bulk liquid, fuel or dangerous goods experience will be highly regarded.
• Hold a valid MC license.