Transportation Excellence Leader

2 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeOperations Full time

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for operational excellence and building collaborative teams?

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a high-volume transport operation, overseeing 40+ drivers, a diverse heavy vehicle fleet, and a team of fleet planners and support staff. As Operations Manager, you will be responsible for planning and managing all aspects of daily operations, while continuously looking for ways to optimise fleet performance, reduce costs, and improve service standards.

  • Lead the end-to-end operations of the transport business
  • Develop and implement effective daily and long-term planning strategies for fleet and resources
  • Ensure optimal utilisation of equipment including semi tippers, B-doubles, hooklifts, marrels, and flat decks
  • Drive performance against KPIs including DIFOT, safety, maintenance, and customer satisfaction
  • Build strong, collaborative relationships with drivers, planners, internal departments and key customers
  • Monitor compliance with fatigue management, load restraint, mass management and Chain of Responsibility (CoR) obligations
  • Mentor and develop team members through structured performance management, training, and succession planning
  • Foster a safety-first, solutions-focused culture within the team

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • 5+ years' experience in a senior transport or logistics operations role, ideally within high-volume or bulk haulage environments
  • Demonstrated expertise in planning and executing complex logistics schedules
  • A track record of optimising fleet performance, improving service outcomes and reducing operational costs
  • Deep knowledge of transport compliance and safety standards (fatigue, CoR, mass/load restraint)
  • Commercially astute with experience in financial reporting
  • Strong communicator with the ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders and build productive relationships at all levels
  • Proficient in TMS and operational reporting systems

About This Opportunity:
This is a hands-on, high-impact role that values safety, innovation, and performance. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and have a passion for delivering results through structured planning, operational control, and team engagement, this could be the perfect fit for you.

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