General Manager – Heavy Vehicle Transport
Location:
Penrith, NSW
Salary Package:
$185,000 + Superannuation
Additional Benefits:
Fully maintained company vehicle, fuel card & toll pass.
The Opportunity
Our client is a well established and growing business within the
Heavy Vehicle Transport
industry, employing approximately 30 staff across its operations.
We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven
General Manager
to take responsibility for the day to day management and overall performance of the business. This is a hands on senior leadership position suited to someone who enjoys being involved across operations, people, customers, safety and business development.
Reporting directly to the business owners, you will have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on the continued growth and success of the organisation.
About the Role
As General Manager, you will take ownership of the operational and commercial performance of the business, including:
Managing the day to day operations of the business and approximately 30 employees.
Taking responsibility for
Profit & Loss, budgets, financial performance and commercial outcomes
.
Leading and developing a high performing team and creating a strong culture of accountability.
Ensuring the highest standards of
Work Health & Safety, compliance and risk management
.
Maintaining and strengthening relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
Developing new business opportunities and identifying areas for growth.
Preparing and managing
tenders and commercial proposals
, including opportunities with government departments.
Building robust relationships with high end corporate clients and
NSW Government departments
.
Reviewing operational efficiencies, processes and systems to continually improve the business.
Managing fleet, resources and operational requirements to ensure the business delivers safely, efficiently and profitably.




Working closely with the owners to develop and implement the company's strategic direction.
Representing the company professionally in the marketplace and maintaining its strong reputation.
About You
We are looking for a proven senior manager with experience in
transport, logistics, heavy vehicles, fleet or a closely related industry
.
You will be a commercially astute leader who understands that successful operations require a balance of
people, safety, customer service and profitability
.
You will ideally have:
Demonstrated experience in a General Manager, Operations Manager or senior leadership position.
Strong commercial and financial acumen, including P&L; management.
Experience managing teams and operational environments.
A strong understanding of
Work Health & Safety and compliance
within a transport or heavy vehicle environment.
Proven business development and client relationship management skills.
Experience preparing or responding to
tenders
, preferably including government tenders.
The confidence and professionalism to negotiate and communicate with senior executives, major clients and government stakeholders.
Strong leadership, communication and negotiation skills.
Ideally having completed a degree in Management/Financial Management or similar.
A strategic mindset combined with the ability to manage the detail of day to day operations.
Why Join?
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established business where you will have
genuine autonomy and influence
over the direction and growth of the organisation.
You will be offered:
Approx. $180,000 + Superannuation
Fully maintained company vehicle
Toll pass
Senior leadership position with significant responsibility and autonomy
Opportunity to work directly with business owners
Opportunity to influence growth, profitability and future strategy
A varied role encompassing operations, people, safety, commercial management and business development.
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