Depot Manager - Transport Operations in the Riverina Region Advance Your Career in the Heart of Riverina's Growing Logistics Hub!
About the Role: Step into a leadership role with our client as the Depot Manager for a location north of Griffith in the Riverina region. This dynamic position involves full oversight of the depot's operations, including warehouse, yard, and wash bay facilities. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the Depot runs smoothly, optimising resources, and upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
In this strategic role, reporting to the Interstate Operations Manager, you'll collaborate with various internal teams and external partners to turn this Depot into an operational success. You'll empower staff, maintain top-notch equipment, and ensure customers experience the professional reliability our client is known for.
This position is ideal for an experienced leader ready to make a significant impact in a regional setting.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out: Leadership in Action: Oversee and lead the setup and daily operations of a reputable Depot, ensuring streamlined logistics across the warehouse, yard, and wash bay facilities. Safety-First Mindset: Champion safety standards and regulatory compliance, from Chain of Responsibility (CoR) regulations to WHS protocols. Build and Motivate a Skilled Team: Manage workforce planning, staffing, and hands-on support for loading activities. Your leadership will foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture. Operational Excellence: Leverage your expertise to drive efficiency, manage resources effectively, and pre-load during peak seasons for seamless service. Customer Service Excellence: Represent our client's commitment to customer satisfaction by coordinating closely with internal and external clients. What We're Looking For: We're seeking a seasoned professional with proven experience managing a depot, warehouse, or logistics facility.
To excel in this role, you'll need:
Leadership Experience: Strong people management skills, with experience overseeing transport operations and team performance. Logistics & Operations Savvy: Extensive knowledge of warehouse and depot operations, compliance, and safety standards. Customer-Focused Approach: Excellent communication skills with a drive to resolve issues proactively and deliver top-notch service. Tech-Proficiency: Familiarity with IT systems (Excel, Outlook) to manage depot operations and reporting. Heavy Rigid Driving Proficiency: Competence in safely operating and maneuvering heavy rigid vehicles within depot confines, ensuring smooth yard logistics when required. What's on Offer: Competitive Base Salary + Super + Company Car + Phone Stable Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Professional Growth: Join a family-owned company that values long-term employee development and success. How to Apply: Ready to relocate and make a mark with a key leadership role? Send your professional resume to Joanne Peachey at or contact Joanne at 0439 781 387 to learn more.
This role is perfect for a logistics professional seeking stability, a supportive team, and the chance to shape the success of our client's depot.
Please note: This role is open to Australian Permanent Residents and Australian Citizens only. The recruitment process will include a police background check, medical assessment, and full validation of working rights.
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