Operations Manager

Long description:

Visy Logistics, based in Forrestfield, seeks an experienced?Operations Manager?to lead the WA implementation of new Industrial customer and operation. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll build your team, onboard the customer, oversee support team members, drivers, fleet, and equipment. You'll be responsible for maintaining high customer service standards, meeting budget targets, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance across all areas.

What you'll do:

Key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Lead and manage daily operations across fleet and logistics teams

• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards

• Drive productivity and profitability through innovative solutions

• Maintain high service levels and customer satisfaction

• Manage budgets, forecasts, and drive P&L performance

• Develop and mentor team members, fostering a high-performance culture

What you'll bring:

You'll bring a sharp operational mindset, strong attention to detail, and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships. With previous operational leadership experience, you will have strong financial acumen with capability to manage budgets, analyse cost drivers, and contribute to strategic financial decisions that impact operational performance. You will also bring:

• 3PL Transport Expertise – Strong background in end-to-end transport operations, fleet utilisation, and service delivery.

• Leadership – A confident people leader who builds capability, drives accountability, and fosters a high-performance culture.

• Customer Engagement – Approachable and responsive, you build trusted relationships and ensure customers remain front and centre.

• Resilience & Agility – Calm under pressure, quick to adapt, and solutions-focused in a fast-paced environment.

• Growth Mindset – Continuously seeking better ways of working, embracing technology and innovation to improve efficiency.

• Safety Leadership – Strong understanding of CoR, fatigue management, load restraint, and mass management; champions a safety-first culture.

• Experience with Transport Systems – Familiar with SAP, TMS to support planning, tracking, and performance reporting.

What you'll love when you join us

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Option to purchase additional leave

• Salary sacrificed novated leasing

• A collection of health, wealth and lifestyle services and discounts

• Career Opportunities within a growing Logistics Division.

• Be part of a fast-moving industry with boundless opportunities for success

About Visy Logistics:??

At Visy Logistics, we don't just move freight – we move industries forward. As part of one of Australia's most sustainable and innovative businesses, we provide our people with the stability of a major employer and the opportunity to make a real impact every day. Offering a range of logistics services from warehousing, contract logistics, linehaul, intermodal transport, global freight forwarding and bulk logistics, we do logistics differently. Join a team that delivers reliable, safe and efficient transport solutions – backed by a national network and a strong commitment to our customers, communities and the planet.??

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Ready to hit the road with us? Apply now and start your journey toward a fulfilling career

You will be required to meet Visy's employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing).

Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

These roles are only open to candidates currently residing in Australia with full working rights.