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Assistant national operations manager (transport)

Adelaide
Six Degrees Executive
Posted: 26 March
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About our Client

Our Client is a proudly Australian owned, privately held logistics business headquartered in the vibrant Sunraysia Region of Northen Victoria. The organisation is one of Australia's leading transport providers in the FMCG industry and operate a large national fleet of prime movers and trailing equipment, plus a significant warehousing footprint. The business services key freight corridors between the Sunraysia, Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane, delivering an outstanding storage and distribution service across Australia's major consumer markets.

About the Opportunity

* A critical leadership role in the operations function, acting in a supporting capacity to the National Operations Manager and playing a central role in the day-to-day management of transport operations across the national network.
* Responsible for driving performance across multiple functions including service delivery, safety, compliance, reliability and asset utilisation, ensuring the business consistently meets or exceeds customer expectations.
* Leading continuous improvement initiatives across transport operations, identifying opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency and visibility, and strengthen service outcomes.
* Develop in-depth knowledge of all functions within the national operations team, enabling the individual to effectively carry out various roles (whether to cover leave or support peak demand periods) and always to maintain continuity of service.

The Successful Candidate

* An experienced transport and logistics professional with a track record of success leading linehaul freight operations, ideally within a high-volume national transport environment.
* Commercially astute and able to balance operational priorities with broader business objectives, ensuring service delivery is achieved in a sustainable and cost-effective way.
* Adaptable and comfortable operating in a dynamic environment, able to respond quickly to changing operational requirements while maintaining a structured and disciplined approach.
* Highly methodical with excellent attention to detail, able to manage complexity and maintain strong operational oversight in a fast-moving environment.
* An individual who actively promotes and reinforces a culture centred around service excellence, safety leadership and operational compliance.

How to Apply

Click on the APPLY button or contact Luke Gunn on 0483 916 587 for a confidential discussion.

Six Degrees Executive acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We are also committed to equal opportunity and strive to promote diversity, inclusion, belonging, flexibility, and accessibility in all that we do.

Should you require assistance in your interactions with us or through a recruitment process, please let us know so we can provide adjustments for you.

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