Our Story:

Direct Freight Express is a nationwide family owned & operated Company with over 33 years’ experience in Road Transport. We currently have over 2000 employees across multiple locations across Australia and owe our growth to our dedication to customer focus, innovation and service.

The Opportunity:

Role: AM OPERATIONS MANAGER

Location: PERTH, WA

Expected Hours of Work: MON- FRI - 5:00 AM start

Reporting directly to the WA Perth Depot State Manager this role has a focus on ensuring operational efficiency. The successful applicant will control and ensure loading/unloading operational functions are completed safely, efficiently and according to time schedules while monitoring labour requirements.

The position will include the following duties but will not be limited to:

- Take ownership of the AM shift and lead a dedicated supervisory team

- Ensure quality, express movement of freight delivery, no delays or losses, in accordance with Company policies and procedures;

- Maintain daily control over freight distribution, bookings, timelines, freight security, freight handling care, ‘special instructions’ and paperwork management;

- Maintain/manage vehicle allocations for freight distribution and scheduled/non-scheduled maintenance;

- Maintain team leadership – setting day-to-day order of tasks for your assigned team leaders, truck drivers, forklift drivers and dockhands;

- Provide weekly report analysis;

- Conduct corrective action(s) training with employees;

- Re-schedule jobs between team members and/or priority of tasks as required;

- Re-check freight exceptions for prompt delivery;





- Actively participate in the recruitment process including conducting interviews and inductions of new employees;

- Ensuring compliance with all policies and procedures;

- Staff supervision and management;

- Coordinate the inbound/outbound operational movements;

- Maintain regular housekeeping;

- Carry out general duties including administration tasks as required;

In order to be successful in this role you must possess the following skills, attributes and qualifications:

- Minimum 2- 5 years’ experience within the transport and logistics industry (Essential)

- A broad understanding of transport laws, fatigue management and safety requirements

- A high level of literacy, numeracy and computer skills

- Demonstrated solid experience in supervising and coordinating staff

- Demonstrated experience in leading process development and improvement

- Excellent communication skills written and verbal

- Exceptional Work Ethic

- Be highly organised with a keen eye for detail

- HR license desired

This is a full time salaried position with remuneration dependent upon experience and qualifications.

Fit the above criteria or would like to start your career in transport? APPLY NOW via SEEK!

CURRENTLY ONLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FROM CANDIDATES WHO HOLD PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP

No agencies at this time, only those shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We recognise a diverse workforce contributes to better business outcomes. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees have the chance to succeed.

📌 AM Operations Manager (Perth)
🏢 Direct Freight Express
📍 Perth