Overnight Freight Operations Lead

Griffith Corporation; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffith Corporation is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to join our busy team in Narangba. This hands-on role requires reliable leadership and cost-effective management of resources, staff, and operations in road and overnight express freight.

The successful candidate will manage operations across locations, ensure compliance with OH&S, COR, and DG legislation, and be available 24/7. You will be responsible for rostering trucks and drivers, liaising with customers to exceed

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics or freight operations is required.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential.
• Knowledge of OH&S, COR and DG legislation.
• Accreditation in BFM and Scheduling is mandatory and must be provided on commencement.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with customers and build relationships to meet and exceed requirements; negotiate rates to maximise asset utilisation while controlling costs.
• Roster trucks and drivers across multiple states.
• Maintain customer requirements and meet company KPIs.
• Coordinate linehaul and local operations with drivers and customers.
• Resolve delivery and load issues and ensure timely updates.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Team leadership

Job description

Griffith Corporation is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to join our busy team in Narangba. This hands-on role requires reliable leadership and cost-effective management of resources, staff, and operations in road and overnight express freight.

The successful candidate will manage operations across locations, ensure compliance with OH&S, COR, and DG legislation, and be available 24/7. You will be responsible for rostering trucks and drivers, liaising with customers to exceed