Tools & Parts Operations Lead - Renewable Energy

American President Lines; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CEVAwell program

Employee Assistance Program

Volunteer Time Off

Life Insurance

Flexible work options

Job summary

CEVA Logistics in Dubbo, NSW, is seeking an Operations Manager – Tooling & Parts to lead a new contract logistics operation supporting the renewable energy sector. This hands-on leadership role combines technical operations, warehousing and customer service with people leadership.

You will manage tooling servicing, parts warehousing, safety, quality and KPIs, while remaining hands-on as needed. The role requires a technical background, experience in leading teams, and the ability to coordinate

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical and/or hydraulic equipment, tooling or industrial assets.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing customer-facing operational service delivery.
• Strong warehouse and inventory-management capability, including accountability for KPIs, safety and quality.
• Sound commercial acumen across labour, budgets, productivity and operational performance.
• Confidence working with ERP, WMS, CMMS and/or technical asset-management systems.
• A collaborative leadership style and strong customer focus.
• Availability to undertake approximately 2–3 months of paid customer training in Newcastle from around early November 2026, with some international travel to Spain also likely as part of the training programme.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation across specialised tooling servicing and parts warehousing.
• Plan resources, workload and priorities to meet routine, planned and urgent customer requirements.
• Lead and support tooling activities including inspection, servicing, maintenance, repair, calibration, certification, preparation and dispatch.
• Oversee inbound receipt, inventory control, picking, packing, kitting, dispatch and returns across the parts operation.
• Act as the primary operational contact for the customer, resolving service issues and escalating risks where required.
• Own site performance across tooling availability, inventory accuracy, order fulfilment, safety, quality and agreed KPIs.
• Maintain effective financial and commercial control across labour, operating costs, productivity and contract performance.
• Lead QHSE compliance, operational risk management and a strong site safety culture.
• Ensure accurate and effective use of warehouse, maintenance, inventory and asset-management systems.
• Recruit, coach and develop the site team, including coordination of customer-specific technical training and competency development.
• Drive continuous improvement across safety, quality, customer service, productivity and asset utilisation.

Skills

Operational leadership

Team management

Customer service

Budget management

ERP/WMS/CMMS familiarity

Problem solving

Education

Relevant technical, vocational or trade qualification

Tools

ERP

WMS

CMMS

Job description

CEVA Logistics in Dubbo, NSW, is seeking an Operations Manager – Tooling & Parts to lead a new contract logistics operation supporting the renewable energy sector. This hands-on leadership role combines technical operations, warehousing and customer service with people leadership.

You will manage tooling servicing, parts warehousing, safety, quality and KPIs, while remaining hands-on as needed. The role requires a technical background, experience in leading teams, and the ability to coordinate