Operations Manager

Posted: 06/09/2024

Closing Date: 30/09/2024

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: SA Penfield

Job Category: Logistics, Supply & Transport

**Company Description**

Rail to road, dry freight, refrigerated or bulk, SCT Logistics provides Australia’s most efficient and independent freight services. Established in 1974 by Peter Smith, SCT is now a national, multi-modal transport and logistics company. In June 1995 SCT Logistics became the first private rail operator to commence services on the interstate rail network which coincided with the completion of the standardisation of the rail gauge track between the states in Australia.

The SCT Logistics is a rapidly growing company, which prides itself on being a leader in the logistics field. Our objective is to be the leading supply chain partner in the market with a focus on safety, service, quality and sustainability.

**Why SCT?**
At SCT we offer a collaborative and inclusive work culture that is built on; Safety, Passion, Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork. We understand that our values enable us to better understand and serve our customers, attract top talent (like you) and innovate successfully.
Along with a competitive remuneration package we also offer:

- Development and growth opportunities
- Employee Recognition and Rewards Programs
- Flexible working arrangements
- Top up of government paid parental leave for the first six weeks
- Grandparent Leave
- Novated leasing and salary packaging
- 24/7 Access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Onsite car park
- Dress for your day policy

To learn more about these initiatives please visit our Careers Page

SCT Logistics has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate Operations Manager to join our Penfield based Logistics Team. Reporting into our State Manager you will play a key part in our leadership team and be responsible for overseeing and optimising the operations of our business across South Australia. To be successful in this role we are looking for a strategic thinker with strong operational expertise and excellent management skills. You will play a pivotal role in driving efficiency, improving processes and leading a high performing team to achieve our business objectives across fleet, warehousing and customer service.

**Some of the responsibilities of the role will be**:

- Lead, mentor and support the team by driving company values and a safety first culture.
- Review and challenge operating, expense and operational administration costs to ensure control and targets are maintained and within budget.
- Undertake reviews of contractor services and costs to ensure optimum service and performance levels.
- Provide regular reporting including analysis of the division and performance against budget and KPI's.
- Ensure operational processes, procedures are sound to support the safe and efficient handling of SCT customer freight.
- Work with Work Health & Safety to ensure site SOP's and policies are up to date and fit for purpose.

**Desired Skills and Experience**:
**About you**
- Formal qualifications in logistics, business or management related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in a similar role within the transport or relevant industry.
- Previous P&L and/or cost centre accountability.
- Management experience in a highly unionised environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work autonomously as a leader and be accountable for meeting deadlines and project outputs.
- Working knowledge of WHS, FairWork and transport industry specific legislation.

**Other important information**
- We reserve the right to commence recruitment proceedings prior to the stated closing date.
- Recruitment companies, need not apply