Erskine Park | Operations Manager in Sydney

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This role is employed with Cameron Logistics Pty Ltd as wholly owned by DHL Supply Chain (Australia) Pty Ltd.

In this job you will:

• This Operations Manager will be responsible for high volume, time sensitive distribution and the management of dairy product deliveries across Sydney.
• The successful applicant ideally should have previous experience managing the transport, fleet allocations and ensure outstanding customer service standards are achieved, and safety and operational targets are met in line with delivery schedules.
• Providing a safe working environment for all team members, and ensuring compliance to all regulatory requirements.
• Development and effective management of company fleet and warehouse.
• Managing a team including deputies, leading hands and drivers.
• Ensuring all elements of fleet operations are achieved, efficient and optimised.
• Ensuring all policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Effective day to day contract management of transport services.
• Development of relevant KPI's and interpretation of same, to drive continuous improvement.

You have the following qualities and qualifications:

• Experience in the transport and distribution industry.
• Be a strong and efficient leader in safety and compliance.
• Previous experience developing and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships.
• Proven skills and experience in people leadership and an ability to develop a positive culture and motivate a team.
• Proven planning, problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to work through issues with moderate complexity and guide and/or coach others in the resolution of problems.
• Highly developed communication and presentation skills with the capacity to negotiate at a senior management level in a continuous improvement environment.
• Medium to high skills in the Microsoft Office suite.

We are committed to equal opportunity and reject any forms of discrimination. The basis for employee selection at DHL Group is qualification, performance, skills, and experience. Please be aware that DHL Group will never ask for payment for interviews, certifications, or any part of the hiring process.