Operations Manager
Job no: 40005981
Work type: Full Time
Location: Melbourne - North, Melbourne - West
- Be a part of an innovative and diverse industry leader in the logistics space
- Newly created position, make it your own & work with a fun and passionate team
- Make this role your own! Join a fast-paced environment and progress your career!
The opportunity:
Visy Logistics Bulk, based in Laverton North, is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the Victoria Scrap Steel operation. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll oversee support staff, drivers, fleet, and equipment. You’ll bring a sharp operational mindset, strong attention to detail, and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships. You’ll be responsible for maintaining high customer service standards, meeting budget targets, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance across all areas. A strong financial acumen is essential, as you’ll be expected to manage budgets, analyse cost drivers, and contribute to strategic financial decisions that impact operational performance.
Key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- Lead and manage daily operations across fleet and logistics teams
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
- Drive productivity and profitability through innovative solutions
- Maintain high service levels and customer satisfaction
- Manage budgets, forecasts, and P&L performance
- Develop and mentor team members, fostering a high-performance culture
What you will bring:
- Prior experience in a similar transport or logistics operation
- Strong people management and customer engagement skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage fleet productivity and logistics KPIs
- Solid financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, or P&L management
- Knowledge of fatigue management, load restraint, and mass management
- Sound knowledge and understanding of OH&S as well as experience in SAP, WMS & TMS systems
Benefits:
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Option to purchase additional leave
- Salary sacrificed novated leasing
- A collection of health, wealth and lifestyle services and discounts
- Be part of a fast-moving industry with boundless opportunities for success!
Why Visy?
Visy is powering the circular economy, by providing sustainable, digitally advanced supply chain solutions. We combine our substantial volume, footprint and infrastructure – rooted in our 75 years of manufacturing experience, to provide customised logistics solutions to the industrial, beverage and consumer goods sectors. Offering a range of logistics services from warehousing, contract logistics, linehaul, intermodal transport, global freight forwarding and bulk logistics, we do logistics differently.
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).
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Applications close: AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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