Cahill Transport is a growing national transport and logistics business with an extensive history.
With a national fleet of over 200 prime movers, 400 trailers and a national footprint of over 100,000m2 sqm of warehousing, we’re proud of our established reputation which is representative of our values led focus on safety, collaboration, people focus, customer service, agility, integrity and respect.
The Operations Manager will ensure outstanding customer service standards are achieved and safety and operational targets are met in line with KPI's. Additionally, you will demonstrate a strong aptitude for leading, developing and fostering inclusive, innovative and high performing teams and will identify and deliver continuous improvement initiatives.
The role:
- Manage the Darwin operation
- Control and oversee all aspects of operations, transport and warehousing
- Business planning, budgeting and achievement of financial objectives
- Support workforce planning and rostering
- Responsible for team management/engagement
- Ensure optimal asset utilisation
- Oversee the recruitment and onboarding processes for all site personnel
- Drive talent management and performance to promote succession planning
- High level people engagement, mentoring and leadership
- Conduct regular toolbox talks
- Conduct regular performance reviews
- Ensure inventory control is managed , maintained with cyclic audits
- Ensure site compliance audits, inspections are completed
- Proactive risk identification, optimisation, tracking and reporting
- Developing a safety first and continuous improvement culture
- Assist with the development of new business
- Analyse & review operational reporting and provide recommendations on performance efficiencies
- Monitor capital expenditures
What you will bring:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a transport operations role
- Bachelor or diploma in business or logistics or similar
- Strong transport and logistics background
- Proven experience in people leadership.
- Solid understanding of the transport business sector
- Excellent commercial, P&L management, change management, interpersonal and communication skills
- Proven experience managing a compliant and fast paced operation
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills
- Proficient using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and basic WMS/TMS software
- KPI driven, ability to achieve goals and exceed expectations
- Knowledge and understanding of NHVAS, CoR (Fatigue Management, Load planning and Mass Management)
You will be rewarded with:
- Career focus and growth opportunities
- A leadership role
- A salary commensurate with experience
- Participation in recognition and wellbeing programs
- Contribute to national initiatives and continuous improvement
To apply please submit your resume via Seek or visit the Cahill careers page at https://cahilltransport.com.au/careers/
(Any offer of employment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion of an entitlement to work in Australia check, verification of qualification/s (if applicable) and a pre-employment medical including D&A analysis).
Safety | Collaboration | Integrity & Respect | Agility | People Focus | Customer Service Excellence
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