Operations Manager

Are you looking to diversify your skillset and take the next step in your career?  A rare opportunity presents for an Operations Manager to lead the Freight, Fleet and Night Shift teams at our Darwin Depot located in East Arm. 

Don’t miss out on what Darwin has to offer! Darwin is known just as much for its culture as it is for its natural wonders. As one of Australia’s most culturally diverse cities, enjoy the diverse dining, multi-cultural festivals, beach-side markets as well as the friendly and welcoming community!

If you enjoy the outdoors, the opportunities for 4WDing or hiking there are many national parks surrounding Darwin, such as Kakadu and Litchfield National Park which are right around the corner!

In this role, you will be reporting directly to the Branch Manager. You will have overall responsibility for fleet control, loading and unloading of linehaul, rail and the Pick-up and Delivery (PUD) Fleet and Check Weigh Cube (CWC) function.

There are ‘no ordinary days in this role’ – there is enough variety, challenge and interest for an experienced Operations Manager but at the same time, this is the perfect environment to help an aspiring operations leader to grow, develop and progress.

About our Benefits

• Learning, training, and development support – Northline believe in the people we hire, we promote from within, offering career progression within the growing freight and logistics industry.
• Employee recognition programs - That recognise the value that the team and the individual bring to the Northline operation.
• Wellness and benefits programs – Such as our Employee Assistance Program, offering our teammates support, when they need it.
• Regular BBQ’s and team building events!
• Discounts on travel, fitness and health, entertainment and sports, banking, automotive, flowers, gifts and more!

About what you bring to the Darwin Team

• Experience in the Transport and Logistics Industry.
• Experience in a supervisory or management position with strong general business acumen.
• Excellent judgement skills and proven ability to make resolute, fair and consistent decisions.
• Proven history of developing and maintaining key relationships with employees, customers and suppliers.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve set KPI’s and targets (including financial performance, individual and team goals).
• Demonstrated people management and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in navigating the Microsoft Office suite and company specific software programs.
• High levels of focus and a commitment to Health, Safety & Environment practices.

About the role

• Overall responsibility for the Darwin Freight Operations including (but not limited to) fleet control, loading and unloading of Pick-Up and Delivery (PUD) fleet and Linehaul/Rail.
• Ensuring efficient utilisation of resources to meet customer expectations in accordance with Northline’s documented transit times and DIFOT targets.
• Reporting/highlighting any issues with revenue, loads, costs and service to the Branch Manager, working collectively to resolve/provide solutions.
• Supporting the Depot, Night Shift and Fleet Supervisors to motivate and manage their teams through conversations and sharing timely and constructive feedback to enable a culture of accountability and delivery.
• In conjunction with the Depot Supervisor, ensuring the loading of linehaul units and containers are blended effectively to maximise revenue, cube and weight, whilst ensuring units are loaded and leave on schedule.
• Working closely with the Operations team, helping to make decisions on loading (rail vs. road), ensuring equipment availability, scaling up and down linehaul requirements as volumes fluctuate, completing registers/reports and accurate load sheets daily.
• Ensuring the Depot is appropriately maintained including plant and equipment maintenance, housekeeping etc.
• Ensuring all employees are provided with all information, instruction, training and supervision necessary to safely and competently perform their duties.
• Reviewing and determining root cause of damages, lost freight, held overs, and PUD/load and unload times not being met.

Become part of the Northline Darwin family –a tight-knit, family-like team that brings a lot of satisfaction.

About Northline

Northline is an experienced Australian-based, global logistics business with an industry-leading national network and an international reach into more than 100 countries.

Our customers freight can start or end in international cities, small towns or remote communities, but wherever the destination, you can rely on Northline to deliver.

At Northline we believe our people are one of our greatest assets. We are a progressive Australian family-owned business, we are proud of what we achieve, and we like to recognise and reward those who go above and beyond!

That’s why, we are, Australia’s Global Logistics People.

Northline and its people help to ensure a safe workplace for all employees. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment medical that incorporates a drug & alcohol screen, as well as a police clearance.

For further information or a confidential discussion about the role, please email **@Northline.com.au or call Katie – 0474 482 *** or Darryl 0429 530 ***