Job Title
Operations Manager Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead our transport operations and drive excellence in our supply chain.
This is a key leadership role within our organisation, requiring a strong commercial acumen, excellent communication skills, and the ability to motivate and develop a team of direct reports.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record in managing transport operations, 3PL carriers performance, and budget management. They will also possess excellent leadership, coaching, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and operate in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and mentor a team of 6 direct reports, ensuring multi-skilling and development, and driving a safety culture that ensures all business activities and teams comply with relevant legislation and company policies.
* Manage the transport operational execution of the Far North Queensland Direct Rail Operation, ensuring carrier delivery service, cost, and safety outcomes within state regional scope.
* Work with 3PL partners to optimise planning, allocation, and fleet utilisation, minimising costs and improving operational efficiencies.
* Manage rail transport operations within budget to provide ongoing service to stores, while meeting cost targets.
* Support the execution of ad-hoc and special events store deliveries.
Requirements:
* Proven experience in managing transport operations and 3PL carriers performance, ideally within a large FMCG/Retail environment.
* Commercial acumen and experience in managing budgets.
* Demonstrated personal 'hands-on' leadership and coaching skills.
* A high level of communication and interpersonal skills, including excellent negotiation and influencing skills at all levels.
* Proven capability to effectively manage multiple tasks and operate in a fast-moving and challenging environment with competing priorities.
About Us:
We're a proud part of the Woolworths Group - 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts, and unique perspectives working together connected by a shared purpose - 'to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.'
Here you'll be supported and empowered to explore new ideas, make brave commitments, and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. Backed by a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work, and the support to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.