Senior Transport Operations Manager — Fleet, Safety & Efficiency

7R Logistics; Virginia; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation benefits

Performance-based incentives

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

7R Logistics, located at Virginia, SA, seeks an experienced Transport Operations Manager to lead day-to-day transport fleet activities and optimise operations. The role focuses on safety, compliance, efficiency and customer satisfaction across road transport services.

The successful candidate will have extensive fleet management, regulatory knowledge and leadership skills to drive performance and cost control in a dynamic logistics environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in transport operations management or similar role in road transport/logistics
• Strong knowledge of road transport regulations and safety compliance
• Proven track record of managing fleets and achieving efficiency targets
• Experience in driver management, recruitment and training
• Excellent organisational and project management skills with ability to handle multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise transport fleet operations including scheduling, routing and dispatching
• Monitor maintenance schedules and coordinate repairs for fleet reliability and safety compliance
• Oversee driver management, recruitment, training and performance management
• Ensure compliance with road transport regulations, safety and environmental standards
• Implement policies to optimise efficiency and reduce costs
• Liaise with customers to understand transport requirements and SLAs
• Analyze data and KPIs to identify improvement opportunities and implement actions
• Manage budgets including fuel, maintenance and staffing costs
• Promote health and safety and report on operational metrics to senior management

Skills

Transport operations management

Fleet management

Route planning

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Education

Certifications in transport management

Tools

Transport management systems

Job description

7R Logistics, located at Virginia, SA, seeks an experienced Transport Operations Manager to lead day-to-day transport fleet activities and optimise operations. The role focuses on safety, compliance, efficiency and customer satisfaction across road transport services.

The successful candidate will have extensive fleet management, regulatory knowledge and leadership skills to drive performance and cost control in a dynamic logistics environment.