Operations Manager

Job Description

Attractive Pay + Super | Great Company Benefits!

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Operations Manager | Full Time | Permanent | Somerton | Onsite Parking

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Salary + Tools of the Trade | Essential Services Industry

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A well-established, national transport company seeking a driven Operations Manager to join an experienced leadership team in Somerton. This full-time, permanent role offers stability, development opportunities, and the chance to make a tangible impact.

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About the Role

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This leadership position will see you manage day-to-day operations across key contracts in the region.

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You'll be responsible for delivering the strategy, driving improvement initiatives, maintaining safety and compliance standards, and fostering a customer-focused culture.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Manage operational functions
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• Lead and develop the team with a focus on performance and engagement
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• Deliver on strategic and financial objectives
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• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence
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• Promote a strong safety and customer service culture
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• Ensure compliance with all internal policies and external regulations
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• Availability to work 8am to 5pm (with flexibility to work outside these hours when required)
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About You

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We are looking for an energetic and proactive leader with experience managing people and operations in transport, logistics, or mobile service industries.

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To succeed, you'll need:

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• Experience in a similar leadership role
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• Hold or be willing to attain a HR License
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• Strong focus on KPIs, customer satisfaction, and results
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• Well-developed decision‐making and time-management skills
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• A collaborative, approachable leadership style
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• Willingness to learn internal systems and technologies
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• High standards of integrity, initiative, and accountability
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• Degree qualified in Logistics, Engineering, Accounting or Business highly regarded
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• Salary + Super + phone + laptop
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• Stable, international employer in an essential services industry
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• Career development, leadership growth, and structured training
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• Local depot with on‐site parking
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About the Company

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This is a private advertisement for an Australian-owned business.

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Further information will be provided to applicants selected for an initial interview.