Operations Manager

• Excellent career potential – pathway to General Manager.
• Generous, above-award wages plus company vehicle and fuel card
• Autonomous outcomes-based role - we give you the tools to increase job satisfaction and create your own success. 
• Daily contact with the owners and executive team - your contributions are important and your decisions make a real impact.
• Stay healthy – corporate partnership with Queensland Country Health, and Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families.
• Cut costs – and explore our salary sacrifice options.
• Save money – enjoy discounts and offers on a range of Westpac banking products and services.

We are BB Country Services

BB Country Services (BBCS) strives to offer the highest standard of services to a range of areas within the mining and civil industry. These services include, but are not limited to, wet and dry equipment hire, mining earthworks (such as topsoil removal and rehabilitation), civil road works and drainage, traffic control, labour support, project management, Stockpile Management and Coal Haulage Support. 

Unique in its field and focused on promoting the value of recruiting local, Indigenous community members to fulfil infrastructure and mining projects, BBCS is a predominantly Indigenous owned and operated mining and civil works contractor. Operating directly out of the Bowen Basin, the company offers a diverse labour workforce and a range of equipment.

BBCS provides increased and sustainable job opportunities for its’ Indigenous workforce to upskill and improve their prospects, with a long-term vision that directly and positively impacts on the shared community. 

Why Mackay

Home to Australia’s longest stretch of subtropical rainforest, Mackay presents no end of opportunities to explore untouched nature and the region’s multitude of breathtaking and pristine national parks. 

Making a home in Mackay promises natural encounters that make you feel like you’re chartering your own adventure – whether it be exploring secluded beaches, casting a line, discovering tropical islands just offshore or hiking its famous hinterland.

The Role

As the Operations Manager of BB Country Services you will coordinate 24/7 operations; which includes fleet management, maintenance, people management, safety compliance and contract performance. You are an astute and capable leader, and will apply your expertise to build a high performing team that will shape personal and operational performance. Using your exceptional communication skills, you will be the key contact for clients regarding contract performance, and resolving any improvement areas. You will maintain responsibility for the continued focus on the operations to gain efficiencies to improve service standards, improvement on operational KPI's and financial results (P&L). We’re looking for someone with a track record of demonstrated achievement; and will use this to effectively manage job profitability within customer specification, on time and within budget. This is a fantastic opportunity for those who are looking for a new position in a company at the forefront of its industry. 

Why you’ll be successful in this role:

• Experience with coal haulage, stockpile management or Mining Earthworks contracts
• Familiarity with machine/plant hire
• Highly motivated leader and results driven 
• Client relationship and business development acumen
• Proven aptitude to manage site contracts and site personnel
• Planning, scheduling and priority management skills
• Ability to communicate with all levels of staff and clients
• Trade or Operator management background with industry experience

BB Country Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a diverse workforce.