Operations Manager

3 weeks ago

Bunbury, Australia Linfox Full time

Overview

Job no: 760937
Work type: Full time
Location: Kewdale - WA - Australia
Applications close: 24 Sep 2025 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time

Here at Linfox we believe together, anything is possible. Use sophisticated technology to deliver everyday essentials and natural resources for Australia’s biggest companies. Work with major customers in retail, healthcare, government and defence. Shape the future of logistics with industry leading innovations in safety, sustainability and efficiency. Create a career to be proud of. Expect all this and more when you join Linfox.

What does the job look like?

As Operations Manager, you will report directly to the Site Manager and assist the Day Shift Manager in running the daily operations of our site. You’ll lead a team of 6+ direct reports with a hands-on approach, ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-effective outcomes. You’ll also be responsible for delivering high service standards to our valued customers and driving continuous improvement throughout the operation. This role is a permanent position and based in Kewdale.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the implementation of Linfox’s Safety Standards across the site
- Drive compliance with company, customer, and legislative safety obligations
- Promote growth and profitability through effective cost management and performance monitoring
- Provide strong, hands-on leadership and direction to ensure KPIs and service targets are met
- Assist the Day Shift Manager in overseeing and coordinating daily operational activities
- Forge and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives and energy efficiency strategies
- Prepare accurate and timely reports to support operational performance

Are you the one?

You’ll bring a proactive mindset and a passion for operations leadership. You’ll also have:

- Prior experience in transport operations (road/rail)
- Strong knowledge of business and logistics practices
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
- A hands-on approach to managing people and operations
- Tertiary qualifications in Business or Logistics (desirable but not essential)

What’s in it for me?

- 12 weeks paid parental leave and return to work bonus for eligible employees
- Career development opportunities and mentoring programs
- Access to a range of benefits across dining and adventure, travel and health and well-being
- The chance to work in a high-performing team where your contributions truly make an impact

At Linfox, we focus on providing an inclusive and diverse workplace where our people can perform at their best. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and perspectives; with people of diverse genders, ages, religions, abilities, sexual orientations and cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) encouraged to apply.

Sound like you? Please click the apply button to submit your application and resume.

We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Linfox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Further information

You will be required to meet Linfox's employment criteria which will include but not be limited to a criminal history check and full medical with a drug and alcohol test.

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