
Operations Manager
2 days ago
Our Story
At Newhaul Road Logistics, we transport iron ore from our Iron Ridge mine 65kms north of Cue to Geraldton Port. This is the second highest grade ore in Australia and demands a significant price premium.
We have a strong hedging position providing a level of price protection, which provides long-term certainty for the Iron Ridge deposit and the Newhaul Road Logistics team.
Job DescriptionWhat's on Offer
- Generous Remuneration Package including incentive bonus'
- Permanent, Full-Time Role – enjoy job security with full employee entitlements.
- 5 Weeks of Annual Leave – more time to rest and recharge.
- State-of-the-Art Depot Wellness Hub – featuring massage chairs, infrared sauna, hyperbaric chamber, Carol bike, yoga room, and more to come.
- Working with a dynamic and value driven business leadership team
Your Next Challenge
The Operations Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of Newhaul's Transport Operations division, ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective movement of product from pit to port. This role requires a strategic thinker who can balance frontline delivery with long-term planning, optimise systems and processes, and coach and develop a team of supervisors.
Working in close partnership with key stakeholders across the Roads Division and beyond, this role plays a pivotal part in delivering operational excellence, achieving service and tonnage targets, and maintaining Newhaul's strong commitment to safety and compliance.
The Role in Action
- Leadership & People Management – Recruit, lead, and develop Superintendents and Supervisors across multiple sites, setting clear KPIs, conducting performance reviews, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Operational Execution – Oversee daily transport operations to ensure safe, timely delivery, while driving planning and scheduling to optimise resources and efficiency.
- Strategic Planning & Optimisation – Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives across labour, fuel, fleet, and loaders, while supporting digitisation and automation aligned with business goals.
- Safety & Compliance – Champion a safety-first culture, ensuring compliance with WHS and transport regulations (including WAHVA), leading incident investigations, and enforcing safety protocols.
- Stakeholder Engagement – Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring contractual obligations are met and exceeded, while partnering with the People Team on workforce attraction.
What you'll Bring
- Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor diverse operational teams across multiple sites.
- Strategic Thinking: Strong commercial and strategic acumen, with ability to align day-to-day operations with long-term goals.
- Operational Expertise: Deep understanding of transport operations and logistics, with ability to optimise planning and resourcing.
- Safety Focus: Strong understanding of WHS legislation and risk management frameworks.
- Communication: Clear, concise, and confident communication with all stakeholders. Ability to influence, negotiate, and resolve conflict.
- Problem Solving: Results-driven, analytical thinker who proactively addresses issues with urgency and innovation.
- Adaptability: Able to lead through ambiguity, navigate competing priorities, and implement change initiatives.
- Technology & Systems: Comfortable using logistics systems and reporting tools; able to identify opportunities for digitisation and automation.
If you would like to join us on this exciting journey, please click the apply button to submit your application and resume.
Newhaul Road Logistics believe in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, which is why we are an equal opportunity employer and welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
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