Operations Manager | Up to $150K + Super + Bonus | Villawood, NSW | Full-time, 3+ Years Logistics Operations

Job Category: Supply Chain
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Sydney

 

 

 Key Responsibilities:

  • SOP & Process Management

    • Review end-to-end operational workflows including receiving, checking, sorting, packing, loading, handover and returns.
    • Develop, update and implement operational SOPs covering process, timing, quality and safety requirements.
    • Prepare supporting process maps, checklists, forms and training materials.
    • Deliver SOP training and monitor compliance through regular operational inspections.
    • Continuously improve procedures as business requirements change.

    Exception Management

    • Establish clear classifications and processes for damaged, missing, incorrect, refused and other exception shipments.
    • Manage exception cases from identification through investigation, resolution and closure.
    • Monitor resolution timeframes and follow up responsible teams on corrective actions.
    • Analyse recurring exception trends and recommend operational improvements.
    • Coordinate with customer service, transport and other teams to resolve issues efficiently.

    Shipment Tracking & Visibility

    • Maintain the completeness, timeliness and accuracy of shipment tracking across the logistics journey.
    • Monitor scanning compliance and identify missing or abnormal tracking events.
    • Establish operational standards for scanning and tracking requirements.
    • Investigate missing scans, skipped milestones and abnormal shipment delays.
    • Drive closure of tracking issues and improve shipment visibility.

    KPI & Operational Performance

    • Develop and monitor operational KPIs covering SOP compliance, exception resolution and tracking performance.
    • Produce daily, weekly and monthly operational performance reports.
    • Maintain operational dashboards and identify areas requiring improvement.
    • Use operational data to support corrective actions and performance discussions.

    Team Management

    • Manage rostering, attendance, training and performance communication for the operations team.
    • Develop capable frontline team members and support succession within the operation.
    • Reinforce operational and safety standards across the team.
    • Provide hands-on leadership in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Key Requirements:

  • 3+ years of logistics operations experience.
  • At least 1 year of experience in SOP development, exception management or shipment tracking / trace management.
  • Strong ability to independently develop SOPs, process maps and operational checklists.
  • Good understanding of warehouse and parcel / freight operational workflows.
  • Strong experience investigating operational exceptions and driving issues through to resolution.
  • Confident using Excel and PowerPoint; exposure to WMS, TMS or ERP systems would be advantageous.
  • Strong people coordination, communication and on-site operational management capability.
  • Mandarian suitable for professional workplace communication.
  • Experience within a large distribution centre, e-commerce warehouse or cross-border logistics environment would be highly regarded.
  • Lean improvement, 6S or project management experience would be advantageous.

      Email tammy.chiu@brilliantalent.com.au  or contact (+61) 04 6739 700 to discuss this role further.

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