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Operations manager

Horsham
SCT Logistics
Posted: 18 February
Offer description

Posted: 29/01/2026 Closing Date: 31/03/2026 Job Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Dooen Job Category: Logistics, Supply & Transport

Company Description

SCT Logistics is Australia’s largest privately owned rail and freight logistics company, delivering end-to-end supply chain solutions across road, rail, and warehousing. With over 50 years of experience, we operate a national intermodal network and offer tailored services including cold and ambient storage and specialised freight handling.

Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we’re committed to safety, innovation, and creating a supportive environment where our team can grow and thrive.

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

Job Description

Job Description

Reporting to General Manager the position is responsible for performing the following in a timely, accurate and efficient manner;

* Planning and Organising – plans staff rosters to optimize workload
* Coordinate the distribution of customer products in a timely, effective and efficient manner.
* Supervise the loading and unloading of freight ensuring damage reduction strategies are fulfilled
* Accurate and timely organization of staff
* Monitoring the work of staff for compliance with WHS standards and SCT processes.
* Staff Development & Training Plans
* Accurate completion of all required reports within allocated timeframes, including but not limited to, exception reporting, train service reporting and labour reports.
* Effectively utilises equipment and facilities to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective operation.
* Ensures adequate levels of appropriately trained employees are available to effectively maintain service levels.
* Anticipates and satisfactorily resolves all problems and issues regarding equipment and staff.
* Reports all Incidents, Near Misses and Hazards immediately to Branch Manager and completes the incident report book details.
* Upload all Incidents, Near Misses and Hazards to RAPID
* Work in a manner which will not endanger himself or herself, or any other person.
* Conduct yourself in a manner that ensures SCT is recognized as safe, reliable and a quality supplier of related services.
* Lead Risk Assessments, Inspections and operational meetings as required that affect the Parkes Branch.
* Monitoring the work of their staff for compliance with WHS standards and SCT processes.
* Develop safe Work Instructions
* Responsible for the Warehouse compliance and upkeep
* Attendance and completion of all training requirements allocated.
* Desire to upskill across other areas of the business to ensure optimum coverage of business requirements.
* Developing Others – Improves skills and effectiveness through clear feedback, mentoring, coaching, the provision of development opportunities and identification of potential in others
Desired Skills and Experience

Desired Skills and Experience

Essential

* Drivers License
* Forklift License or ability to obtain
* Transport industry working knowledge
* Demonstrated experience in a similar role
* 5 or more years’ experience in leadership or management
* Previous experience & knowledge of warehouse and rail transport industries
* Experience using SAP
* Experience in a freight scanning environment
* Excellent communication skills and analytical skills
* Ability to work autonomously and as a leader of a large team
* Strong problem-solving skills
* Managing workload, meeting deadlines and being organised at all times
* Resource allocation and management
* Conflict resolution
* Planning and Organising – plans and schedules effectively and maintains effective controls and attention to detail to ensure timely delivery of outcomes
* Teamwork and Diversity – works toward common goals in an open and collaborative and inclusive manner
* Understanding of WHS legislations as they pertain to this role.

Desirable

* Certificate IV – Business Management / Leadership

Other important information

* We reserve the right to commence recruitment proceedings prior to the stated closing date.
* The successful candidate will have to undertake an Australian Federal Police check and Pre-Employment Medical (for certain roles) which will be arranged and paid for by SCT.
* Recruitment companies, need not apply

SCT is an equal opportunity employer and we recognise the value and importance of diversity. We encourage all potential applicants to apply including women and those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.

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