Senior Transport Operations Leader – Refrigerated Freight

Wightman Transport; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DJ Wightman & Co Pty Ltd (Wightman Transport) is seeking an experienced Transport Operations Manager to lead our established refrigerated transport operation in South Australia. Based at Edinburgh Parks, you will oversee daily operations, fleet utilisation, scheduling and driver resources, ensuring safety, compliance and high service levels for our customers.

You will develop people, drive continuous improvement, manage costs and work closely with the Management Team, Supervisors and Maintenance

Qualifications

• Experience in transport operations management or senior operational leadership.
• Strong knowledge of road transport operations, safety and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop teams with accountability.
• Experience managing scheduling, fleet utilisation and customer service.
• Ability to analyse performance, manage costs and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily transport operations including fleet utilisation and scheduling.
• Lead a team of Operations Coordinators and Schedulers.
• Monitor KPIs and ensure service standards are met.
• Identify inefficiencies and drive productivity improvements.
• Manage costs, safety and compliance in partnership with Safety and Compliance.
• Coordinate with Maintenance for fleet availability.
• Stakeholder management with customers, drivers, suppliers.
• Maintain clear expectations and accountability.

Job description

DJ Wightman & Co Pty Ltd (Wightman Transport) is seeking an experienced Transport Operations Manager to lead our established refrigerated transport operation in South Australia. Based at Edinburgh Parks, you will oversee daily operations, fleet utilisation, scheduling and driver resources, ensuring safety, compliance and high service levels for our customers.

You will develop people, drive continuous improvement, manage costs and work closely with the Management Team, Supervisors and Maintenance