At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead aerial application operations, ensuring safety and efficiency while engaging with clients.
- Company: Established aerial application business with a focus on quality and teamwork.
- Benefits: Hands-on leadership role with diverse responsibilities and growth opportunities.
- Other info: Join a passionate team dedicated to operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment while supporting a skilled team.
- Qualifications: Experience in operations, logistics, or aviation with strong planning and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
We are seeking a highly motivated, organised and proactive Operations Manager to play a key role in the delivery of safe, efficient and professional aerial application operations based at our Moree facility.
This is a hands-on leadership position that offers a diverse range of responsibilities across operations management, customer engagement, team leadership, safety and compliance.
Working closely with the Chief Pilot and senior management team, you will help drive operational excellence while supporting the ongoing growth and success of the business.
Key responsibilities
- Liaise with clients to understand current and future operational requirements, maintaining strong customer relationships and ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Work with the Chief Pilot and operations team to plan, coordinate and schedule aerial application jobs, ensuring services are delivered safely, efficiently and on time.
- Support pilot and mixer briefings, including job requirements and hazard information.
Monitor weather conditions and communicate operational updates.
Assist with aircraft loading requirements and remote airstrip logistics.
- Assist Chief Pilot and Managing Director in Business Development activities
- Recruit, roster and train ground crew (mixers) team
- Manage ordering and logistics through suppliers (including fuel, consumables, etc)
- Maintain stock levels and inventory records, including chemical usage monitoring. Liaise with chemical suppliers and assist with ordering and delivery coordination.
- Manage and undertake maintenance of our ground equipment and assets
- Manage OHS AND compliance obligations
- Operate a forklift safely when required.
About you
- Experience in administration, operations, logistics, aviation, agriculture or similar.
- Strong planning, organisation and communication skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to manage competing priorities.
- Commitment to safety and operational excellence.
About us
Join an established quality aerial application business. Work alongside an experienced team of pilots, ground crew and maintenance personnel.
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Operations Manager in Morée employer: Waringa Distribution
As an Operations Manager at our Moree facility, you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering safe and efficient aerial application services. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that values safety, operational excellence, and employee growth, offering opportunities for professional development and hands-on leadership experience. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the aviation and agriculture sectors while enjoying the benefits of working in a supportive environment with a focus on customer satisfaction.
