Operations Manager - Plant Hire

? Western Suburbs, Melbourne VIC ? $150k + Car + Super (negotiable DOE)

Our client is a well-established leader in the crane and heavy logistics industry, seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead operations across multiple sites and a large operational workforce.

This is a fast-paced, high-pressure leadership role requiring someone who is organised, decisive, and confident managing people, performance, and customer expectations.

About the Role

You'll be responsible for leading day-to-day operations across multiple sites, driving safety, productivity and service delivery while managing Operations Coordinators, Compliance teams and a large operational workforce.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and mentor a team of Operations Coordinators, Compliance Coordinators and operational staff to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
- Oversee the planning and execution of crane movements daily, ensuring customer requirements are met safely and efficiently.
- Coordinate crane, labour and transport resources to maximise utilisation and service delivery.




- Drive operational performance through clear KPIs, accountability and strong people leadership.
- Make confident, real-time decisions in a fast-paced, high-pressure workplace.
- Build strong client relationships and ensure service expectations are consistently exceeded.
- Promote a disciplined, safety-first culture while maintaining compliance across all operations.

About You

- Over 5 years of Operations Manager or similar leadership experience.
- Experience managing large operational teams across multiple sites.
- Crane hire, heavy transport, logistics, haulage, plant hire or construction experience preferred.
- Strong leadership, organizational and decision-making skills.

If you're looking for a challenging leadership opportunity where you can make a genuine impact across a large operation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Now or contact [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

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