State Manager - VIC/SA

Visy; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Visy Global Logistics is seeking an experienced transport and logistics leader to take ownership of our Bulk operations across Victoria and South Australia. You will report to the Vice President - Bulk and be accountable for operational, commercial and safety performance across the VIC/SA Bulk business.

This hands-on leadership role requires a proven transport operator with experience managing company-owned fleets, drivers, maintenance programs, customer relationships and multi-site teams,

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading transport and logistics operations.
• Proven track record in fleet management and multi-site operations.
• Strong commercial acumen with full P&L accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead transport and warehousing operations across Victoria and South Australia.
• Drive operational performance, service delivery and profitability.
• Manage fleet utilization, maintenance expenditure and costs.
• Lead and develop transport, warehouse and operational teams.
• Strengthen customer relationships and support business growth initiatives.
• Drive safety culture across all operations.
• Maintain accountability for P&L and budgets.
• Champion continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Support tender responses, pricing activities and customer solutions.

Skills

Bulk logistics

Fleet management

P&L accountability

Multi-site operations

Job description

• Lead a critical Bulk Logistics business across VIC and SA with full P&L accountability.
• Drive performance across fleet, transport and warehousing operations.
• Join a growing business backed by Visy's scale, stability and long-term growth strategy.

Drive operational excellence across Victoria and South Australia.

At Visy Global Logistics, we are built to move more than goods. We move businesses, industries and communities forward.

Our people deliver integrated logistics solutions across warehousing, contract logistics, road and rail transport, global freight forwarding and bulk logistics. Supported by Visy's scale and connected network, we work together to solve challenges, create value for our customers and keep supply chains moving safely and responsibly.

As part of our continued growth, we're looking for an experienced transport and logistics leader to take ownership of our Bulk operations across Victoria and South Australia.

Reporting to the Vice President - Bulk, you'll be accountable for the operational, commercial and safety performance of the VIC/SA Bulk business.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a proven transport operator with experience managing company-owned fleets, drivers, maintenance programs, customer relationships and operational teams across multiple locations.

What you’ll do

• Lead transport and warehousing operations across Victoria and South Australia.
• Drive operational performance, service delivery and profitability.
• Manage fleet utilisation, maintenance expenditure and operational costs.
• Lead and develop transport, warehouse and operational leadership teams.
• Strengthen customer relationships and support business growth initiatives.
• Drive a strong safety culture across all operations.
• Maintain accountability for P&L performance, budgets and financial outcomes.
• Champion continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Support tender responses, pricing activities and customer solutions.

What You Will Bring

• Extensive experience leading transport and logistics operations.
• Proven experience managing large company-owned and/or contractor fleet operations.

Experience in bulk logistics, tanker transport, industrial freight or similar sectors highly regarded.

• Strong understanding of heavy vehicle compliance, safety and operational performance.
• Demonstrated leadership of drivers, transport supervisors and operational teams.
• Full P&L accountability and strong commercial acumen.
• Experience leading multi-site transport operations.
• A track record of driving operational improvement, productivity and customer service outcomes.

What you’ll love when you join us:

• Business Impact: Lead a key operation with genuine influence on performance and growth.
• Career Growth: Join a rapidly expanding logistics business with long-term opportunities.
• Industry Leadership: Be part of a business investing in innovation, fleet and operational excellence.
• Support & Stability: Backed by one of Australia's largest privately owned companies.
• High-Performing Team: Work alongside experienced leaders driving the future of Visy Global Logistics.

About Visy Global Logistics

At Visy Global Logistics, we are built to move more than goods. We move businesses, industries and communities forward.

Our people deliver integrated logistics solutions across warehousing, contract logistics, road and rail transport, global freight forwarding and bulk logistics. Supported by Visy’s scale and connected network, we work together to solve challenges, create value for our customers and keep supply chains moving safely and responsibly.

At Visy Global Logistics, you'll have the opportunity to help shape and grow a business, not just perform a role. Our people are trusted to make an impact, influence outcomes and contribute to the future direction of the organisation. Backed by one of Australia's largest privately owned companies, you'll enjoy the scale, stability and support of a global organisation while maintaining the autonomy, visibility and entrepreneurial mindset of a growing logistics business.

You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history
check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing).

Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

These roles are only open to candidates currently residing in Australia with full working rights.