operations manager.

• Engine Room of the NSW business
• Critical Safety & Compliance Leadership
• Full Lifecycle Fleet & Team Management

About The Company

A leading, family-owned, proudly Australian transport and logistics provider specialising in palletised freight and container transport.

About the Role:

This is a results-driven Transport Operations Manager position, ideal for a highly motivated and results-oriented transport professional who thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced operational environment. The Ops manager will lead, optimise, and manage all aspects of the transport and fleet operations based at the depot in Kemps Creek.

Your duties will include:

• Manage all daily transport operations, including scheduling, dispatch, routing, and load planning to ensure the safe, on-time, and in-full delivery of goods across the Sydney metropolitan area and NSW.
• Utilise Transport Management Systems (TMS) and route planning software to continually monitor and improve route efficiency, vehicle utilisation, and resource allocation to minimise costs and maximise productivity.
• Set, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as DIFOT, cost-per-delivery, and fleet utilisation, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Oversee the preventative maintenance and repair schedule for the entire fleet to ensure maximum operational uptime and compliance with roadworthiness standards.
• Manage fuel efficiency programs and oversee the inventory of critical transport-related supplies.
• Champion a culture of safety. Ensure strict compliance with NHVR, Chain of Responsibility (CoR) obligations, WHS/OH&S standards, and NSW road transport regulations.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the team of Drivers, Schedulers, and Despatch personnel, including performance reviews, training, and ongoing development.
• Investigate and report on all transport-related incidents, accidents, and near-misses, implementing measures to prevent recurrence.
• Develop, manage, and monitor the annual transport budget, focusing on cost control across labour, fuel, maintenance, and freight.

The Successful Applicant will demonstrate the following skills and attributes:

• Proven experience in a Transport, Logistics, or Fleet Operations (preferrably Management) role, ideally within the Sydney/NSW region.
• Strong commercial acumen, people skills, and the ability to motivate a team of operational staff

Next steps

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At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.