Logistics Operations Manager

4 days ago


Shire Of Laverton, Australia beBeeLeadership Full time
Logistics Operations Manager

About the role:

This position is an integral part of our operations team, responsible for achieving key business objectives by delivering safe, timely, and cost-efficient production and delivery of ferrous and non-ferrous materials to meet customer promises.

The role's key functional responsibilities include leading the implementation of transport and logistics strategies/plans and project initiatives for our recycling business, ensuring consistency and alignment with the overall business plan.

You will develop, coach, and champion a continuous improvement culture, ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of the transport and logistics function across all recycling sites.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute transport planning and scheduling processes in conjunction with trading and operational teams
  • Manage the Transport Team
  • Capacity and Operational Planning
  • Carrier and Fleet Performance Management
  • Transport Systems Implementation, Monitoring, and Governance to ensure both Safety and Customer Compliance
  • Proactively identify and implement transport initiatives/solutions to ensure timely, reliable, cost-effective, and safe transport of all products to and from customers/suppliers
  • Ensure Continuous Improvement of Waste Edge System throughout the business

We are seeking a safety-focused leader with strong influencing and communication skills and a passion for delivering on time, within budget, and to a high standard.

The foundations required to be successful in this role include:

  • 5+ years of logistics management experience, ideally in a transport planning environment
  • Experience in building and leading teams in a complex, fast-paced environment
  • Experience in both fleet and carrier management
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of allocating various vehicle types, capacity, specifications, load configuration, and load restraint
  • Advanced Stakeholder Management, Influencing, and Communication Skills
  • Knowledge of SAP, Weighbridge, and Waste Edge System would be an advantage
  • Proven Capability in Problem Solving and Process Improvement with a Passion for Outcomes
Our Employee Benefits Program includes: discounts for employees, friends, and family on a huge selection of products and services, as well as Recruitment Referral Awards, Employee Assistance Programmes, Self-Care Bento Boxes, and Employee Engagement opportunities.

We are a dynamic company built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry.


  • Work with a greater purpose: Join us in the pursuit of a sustainable future as we progress our ambition to become carbon-neutral. You will contribute to a legacy that not only helps to build our nation but sustains our environment for future generations.
  • Work well - live better: We understand the importance of working in an environment which supports you to balance your personal and professional life. Experience a culture which values you as a whole person - where family extends to the workplace and your well-being matters.


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