Service Operations Manager

Velocity Truck Centres; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Velocity Truck Centres is seeking an experienced Service Operations Manager to shape the future of Service across Australia’s largest Daimler Truck dealership network. Reporting to the Vice President Aftersales, you will lead national service improvement initiatives and establish practical standards across the network.

You will influence performance, customer outcomes and efficiency by partnering with regional and branch leaders, driving change and building capable teams while representing

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in service operations, aftersales, automotive, transport, heavy vehicle, industrial or equipment-related environments.
• Experience leading multi-site operations or supporting a geographically dispersed network.
• Strong understanding of workshop operations, productivity, WIP management and service profitability.
• Proven ability to lead change and deliver measurable operational improvements.
• Strong commercial acumen and confidence interpreting operational and financial data.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence and consistent ways of working across the Service network.
• Improve workshop productivity, repair order management and work-in-progress performance.
• Lead national process improvement, reporting and operational audit programs.
• Partner with regional leaders to identify opportunities and lift performance.
• Strengthen service quality, safety and customer satisfaction outcomes.
• Use operational and financial data to solve problems and support decision-making.
• Contribute to the long-term growth and capability of the Service network.

Skills

Senior leadership

Multi-site operations

Workshop operations

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder management

National travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

About the opportunity

If you're passionate about operational excellence, building high-performing teams and driving consistency across a large service network, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

Velocity Truck Centres is seeking an experienced Service Operations Manager to help shape the future of Service across Australia's largest Daimler Truck dealership network. Reporting to the Vice President Aftersales, you will lead national service improvement initiatives, establish practical operating standards and partner with regional and branch leaders to improve performance, customer outcomes and efficiency.

Why join us?

• Lead operational improvement across a national dealership network.
• Influence service performance, customer experience and productivity at scale.
• Work directly with senior leaders to shape the future of Service.
• Lead established teams and deliver visible, practical improvements.
• Represent globally recognised brands including Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner and Fuso.

What you'll be doing

• Drive operational excellence and consistent ways of working across the Service network.
• Improve workshop productivity, repair order management and work-in-progress performance.
• Lead national process improvement, reporting and operational audit programs.
• Partner with regional leaders to identify opportunities and lift performance.
• Strengthen service quality, safety and customer satisfaction outcomes.
• Use operational and financial data to solve problems and support decision-making.
• Contribute to the long-term growth and capability of the Service network.

What we're looking for

• Senior leadership experience in service operations, aftersales, automotive, transport, heavy vehicle, industrial or equipment-related environments.
• Experience leading multi-site operations or supporting a geographically dispersed network.
• Strong understanding of workshop operations, productivity, WIP management and service profitability.
• Proven ability to lead change and deliver measurable operational improvements.
• Strong commercial acumen and confidence interpreting operational and financial data.
• A hands-on collaborative style, and a track record of developing capable, accountable teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A current driver licence and willingness to travel nationally.

About Velocity Truck Centres

Velocity Truck Centres Australia is part of Velocity Vehicle Group, Daimler Truck's largest dealership group globally. We are Australia's largest Daimler Truck dealership network, representing Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner and Fuso across a national footprint. Our success is built on our people and guided by our values of Speed, Value and Trust.

Please note: Velocity Truck Centres Australia requires candidates to undergo pre-employment checks, which may include pre-employment medical assessments and drug and alcohol screening.