Transport Operations Lead: Safe, Cost‑Focused & KPI Driven

CEVA Logistics

Melbourne

Hybrid

AUD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

46 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

CEVAwell program

Employee Assistance Program

Volunteer Time Off

Life & Total Permanent Disability (TPD

Flexible, hybrid and remote work

Paid parental leave

Secondment and internal mobility

Study assistance

Leadership and mentoring programs

MyLearning platform access

Novated leasing

Safety workwear reimbursement

Employee referral incentives

Service recognition

Short-term incentive plans

Job summary

CEVA Logistics is seeking a Transport Operations Manager (AM) based in Truganina VIC. You will lead shift operations across fleet, safety, and cost, coordinating supervision, fleet control, and subcontractors to meet KPIs and customer expectations.

The role starts early with a 5.00 am shift and requires strong leadership, compliance, and continuous improvement. Flexible work options and career development opportunities are available within CEVA.

Qualifications

Solid experience leading high-volume transport operations.
Significant exposure to CoR governance and transport compliance management.
A proven track record improving safety and service performance.
Demonstrated commercial acumen with experience influencing budget and P&L outcomes.
Strong capability driving productivity, labour utilisation and cost control.
Experience leading mixed workforces including employees, labour hire and subcontractors.
Confidence working with TMS platforms and operational reporting tools.
Clear leadership under pressure with strong stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

Ensure full compliance with CoR, transport legislation and CEVA safety standards.
Own shift KPIs across safety, DIFOT, POD/COD performance, productivity and labour utilisation.
Lead planning, scheduling and allocation of fleet and operational resources.
Analyse operational data and implement optimisation strategies.
Manage subcontractor carrier performance in partnership with Transport Procurement.
Act as a key operational contact for customers and internal stakeholders.
Contribute to budget and P&L outcomes through disciplined labour planning, cost control and performance management.
Drive structured shift handovers and maintain strong 5S and operational standards.