Logistics - Operations Manager - Mel-new

Amazing opportunity as an Operations Manager
- Continuously Improve and Innovate
- Salary package up to $120,000 + Super

**ABOUT THE COMPANY**

This company is among Australia's most trusted providers of automotive logistics services. Over the years, they have expanded their offerings to include a diverse range of specialized services. Guided by strong values, their approach influences every aspect of their operations, from how they collaborate internally to how they support customers and celebrate success. They function as a unified team, delivering service excellence driven by a genuine passion for their work and a deep care for both their employees and customers

**THE ROLE AS A OPERATIONS MANAGER**
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The function of the Operations Manager is to support the State Processing Manager, managing the direct day-to-day operational activities of Vehicle Processing Centre as well leading, developing, and implementing successful

management strategies.

As a Operations Manager you will also lay out the who, what, when and how of our daily operations - defining how our labour, facilities and financial resources will be allocated to achieve our short
- and long-term goals.

**RESPONISIBILITIES**
- Organise the planning, leading and control of all production and yard operational service effectively in order to meet requirements
- Perform monthly P&L reporting, investigate, and articulate the variance.
- Provide day to day support, mentoring and leading including development of team members
- Promote a continuous improvement service culture within the branch and implement quality principles
- Control the total labour force except for the office staff by working with the various supervisors;
- Control the hiring of casual labour to match the level of activity
- Control the work of any sub-contractors working on site
- Assess the need for overtime to meet fluctuations in demand
- Ensure Quality System and total quality management is implemented and understood for all aspects of service,
- workmanship, procedures, work instructions and conformance to company standards
- Ensure the timely processing of vehicles and liaise with clients and client liaison officers to assure this
- Review all measuring equipment calibration records and arrange for re-testing/calibration as required
- Supervise the operation of the parts store to ensure adequate stock levels and quarantine of defective parts
- To oversee that housekeeping standards are maintained
- Organise and manage stock takes as required
- Perform or assist with quality audits and implement any corrective actions where necessary.

**ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS**
- Minimum of 5 years’ management experience
- Operations Manager Experience
- A leader that inspires, motivates, encourages and develops their team
- A leader with high emotional intelligence
- Proven skills in multitasking, managing meeting tight deadlines
- Well-developed decision-making ability
- Ability to remain calm during high-pressure situations
- An enthusiastic and clear communicator
- Experience in people management
- A natural ability to build strong relationships at a variety of levels
- Reliable and a dedicated individual with drive and energy
- Initiative and flexibility in your approach to work
- High attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship
- Track record of responsibility when handling high profile assets
- A 'manual' driver's (minimum of 3 years) license is essential
- Prior experience in the auto industry an advantage
- Mechanical/ electrical aptitude an advantage

**WHAT ARE YOUR NEXT STEPS**

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