Senior Operations Manager

Linfox; City Of Swan; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Career development

Employee benefits

High-performing team

Job summary

Linfox is hiring a Senior Operations Manager to lead Western Australian Resources & Industrial operations from Hazelmere, Perth. You will guide Perth-based transport activities, oversee PUD and linehaul movements, and report to the State Manager to drive safety, service quality and financial performance.

You will lead Supervisors and staff, shape growth, and ensure compliance with WHS and transport regulations while partnering with customers and internal teams to deliver outcomes for WA’s

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading large-scale transport, logistics or supply chain operations.
• Strong leadership capability with experience managing leaders and dispersed teams.
• Experience with PUD, linehaul, fleet transport or resources-related logistics operations.
• Commercial acumen with experience managing budgets and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across WA transport operations.
• Lead a team of Supervisors and operational staff to deliver safety, service and commercial outcomes.
• Own operational performance, budgeting, cost control and productivity.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Safety & compliance

Stakeholder management

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.

What does the job look like?

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Senior Operations Manager to lead our Western Australian Resources & Industrial operations based in Hazelmere, Perth. Reporting to the State Manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across our Perth-based transport operations, with responsibility for local Pick-Up and Delivery (PUD) services and linehaul movements connecting Perth with key customer operations throughout the Pilbara region.

Leading a team of Supervisors and operational employees, you will be accountable for delivering exceptional safety, customer service and commercial outcomes while supporting future growth opportunities across the WA business.

Key areas include:

• Leading a strong safety-first culture, ensuring compliance with WHS, Chain of Responsibility and transport regulations.
• Delivering operational excellence across metropolitan PUD and long-haul transport operations servicing the Pilbara.
• Providing leadership, coaching and development to Supervisors and operational teams.
• Full accountability for operational performance, budgeting, cost control and productivity outcomes.
• Building and maintaining strong customer relationships, ensuring service delivery exceeds expectations.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, efficiency and customer outcomes.
• Collaborating with operational and support teams to support business growth and workforce planning initiatives.
• Leading performance management, workforce engagement and succession planning activities across the operation.

Are you the one?

This is a senior leadership opportunity suited to an experienced transport and logistics professional who thrives in complex operational environments and enjoys leading large teams through growth and change.

You can demonstrate:

• Proven experience leading large-scale transport, logistics or supply chain operations.
• Strong leadership capability with experience managing leaders and geographically dispersed teams.
• Experience overseeing PUD, linehaul, fleet transport or resources-related logistics operations.
• Commercial acumen with experience managing operational budgets and financial performance.
• Strong customer relationship management and stakeholder engagement capability.
• A continuous improvement mindset focused on operational efficiency and service excellence.
• Experience operating in highly regulated environments with a strong commitment to safety and compliance.
• Exceptional communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

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.

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.

To find out more about opportunities at Linfox, visit www.linfox.com/careers