Operations Manager

Woods and Co

Melbourne VIC

130,000 a year

Operations Manager

130,000 Per Year + Super

Melbourne

Manufacturing and Transport and Logistics

Woods and Co is partnering with an established transport and logistics business seeking an experienced NSW/QLD Operations Manager to take ownership of its day-to-day operations across New South Wales and Queensland.

Based in Bella Vista, Sydney, this is a hands-on leadership chance for a transport professional who can drive service delivery, lead teams and subcontractors, strengthen customer relationships and improve operational performance.

With responsibility across two states, you’ll play a key role in ensuring reliable service, managing transport capacity and maintaining solid operational and commercial outcomes.

What’s in it for you?

Key leadership role overseeing NSW and QLD operations

Opportunity to make a real impact on service delivery and profitability

Hands-on position combining team leadership, customer relationships and operational management

What do you do?

Oversee daily transport operations, including bookings, dispatch, fleet control, job allocation, collections and deliveries across NSW and QLD

Lead and develop fleet controllers, customer service personnel and operations staff while managing subcontractors and owner-drivers

Build strong customer relationships, resolve service issues and identify opportunities to increase freight volumes and customer allocations

Monitor operational costs,



fleet utilisation, carrier performance and job profitability while ensuring accurate reporting and invoicing

Maintain compliance with WHS, NHVR and Chain of Responsibility requirements, including fatigue management and subcontractor documentation

What do you need?

Proven management experience within transport, managed freight or logistics, with responsibility for fleet operations and service delivery

Strong experience in transport dispatch, fleet control and managing subcontractors or owner-driver networks

Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to coach teams and maintain accountability across multiple locations

Sound commercial acumen, including cost control, operational reporting and improving profitability

Excellent communication, problem-solving and customer relationship skills

If you're as passionate about this position as we are, then please don't delay and APPLY NOW!

Woods and Co Recruitment is committed to creating a positively diverse and inclusive workforce which values all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate and encourage applications (no matter age or status) from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members and genders of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted

Posted: 18-10-2026

Salary: 130,000 a year

📌 Operations Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Woods
📍 Melbourne