Please note: this role is based in Bromelton, QLD, and no relocation assistance is provided. If you're already planning to relocate and looking for a great opportunity, we'd still love to hear from you.

An outstanding opportunity exists for an experienced Logistics Manager to join A.J. Bush & Sons, a well-established Australian manufacturing business operating within the food and agribusiness sector.

This is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing inbound and outbound logistics, production scheduling, fleet operations, export coordination and continuous improvement across a high-volume, 24/7 manufacturing environment. It's ideal for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of logistics, operations and manufacturing - driving efficiencies, leading teams and influencing business performance.

About the role

Reporting to the COO, you'll take ownership of the site's end-to-end logistics function, ensuring the seamless movement of raw materials and finished products while supporting production planning and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities include:

- Leading all inbound and outbound logistics activities across multiple regions
- Managing transport operations, fleet scheduling and third-party logistics providers
- Coordinating production scheduling to align with manufacturing capacity
- Overseeing export logistics, shipping documentation and regulatory compliance
- Managing site logistics including weighbridge operations, traffic flow and storage capacity




- Working closely with Engineering to coordinate preventative maintenance schedules
- Developing KPIs and dashboards to monitor freight costs, DIFOT and operational performance
- Identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives
- Leading and developing a high-performing logistics team within a safety-first culture

About you

- Senior Logistics, Supply Chain or Operations leadership experience within food manufacturing, meat processing, agribusiness or heavy industrial manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of transport operations, production planning and inventory management
- Sound understanding of Australian transport legislation, Chain of Responsibility (CoR), NHVR requirements and workplace safety
- Exposure to export logistics and compliance (highly regarded)
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to analyse data and drive improvements
- Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience with ERP, Transport Management Systems (TMS) and reporting tools such as Power BI

What's on offer

- Senior leadership role with significant operational responsibility
- Join a successful, financially reliable Australian manufacturing business
- Genuine impact through process improvement and operational excellence
- Competitive salary package and long-term career opportunity with a growing organisation

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📌 Logistics Manager (Australia)
🏢 Osborne Richardson
📍 Australia