About the opportunity
Be a key player in a growing, multi-faceted organisation. Murin Association Inc is seeking an experienced and motivated Operations Manager to lead its logistics and transportation business unit. The position is located at its Freight Depot, East Arm and will be required to undertake remote travel as required.
The main responsibilities include:
- Management and planning of the logistics and transportation components of the company, including the efficient control and maintenance of its haulage assets, plant and equipment;
- Analyse logistics and transportation costs, implement cost-effective strategies and provide client quotations as required;
- Ensure the logistics needs of project and construction teams’ plant and equipment are achieved, particularly with regard to remote locations;
- Oversee the weekly barge and road freight services and maintain tracking of deliveries to ensure schedules are met;
- Communicate with suppliers, retailers and clients as required;
- Ensure accurate records are maintained, including detailed logs and records of freight acceptance temperatures/reefer temperature checks;
- Warrant compliance with relevant work health safety, food regulations and public health requirements;
- Coordinate all staff rosters and schedules and provide a high level of day-to-day management of team members; and
- Prepare regular operations reports for management and the Murin Board.
You will possess proven experience in the transport industry and/or freight operations, excellent leadership and team-building skills, great communication and customer liaison abilities and highly developed time management and organisational competencies. A Heavy Rigid and Forklift Licence is highly desirable and you must have excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software and budget development and management skills.
We offer the following
- Attractive salary plus 11% superannuation
- Five Weeks Annual Leave
- 17.5% Leave Loading
- Vehicle (including limited private use)
- 10 days paid carers/personal leave
- Salary sacrifice options
About us
Murin Association Inc is an Aboriginal controlled charitable organisation that provides a range of services to the Wadeye community and broader Daly Region. These include a year-round air, barge and road services, air charters, the provision of municipal essential services to homelands, and regional development.
The position is located at the Freight Depot, East Arm and will be required to work in other locations as needed. An ability to undertake remote travel is essential.
How to apply
Applications close on Friday 31 May 2024. A copy of the position description and more information about the role can be obtained from our website www.murin.com.au/careers/ or by calling 7922 2400.
Press “Apply” to submit your application or email **************@murin.com.au.