Vic State Operations Manager - Construction Logistics
Job no: 40006631
Work type: Full Time
Location: Melbourne - North, Melbourne - West, Melbourne - Inner
Lead end to end construction logistics operations, driving safety, capability build & operational excellence. Own this newly created role
- Shape the future of construction logistics across two VIC customer sites
- Lead and support a new operation with true ownership, influence and impact
- Career advancement with a fast growing, future focused logistics leader
About the role:
Visy Logistics is entering a significant growth phase, driven by a major new national transport partnership with a leading Australian steel manufacturer. As we expand our construction and steel logistics capability across Australia, we’re investing in strong operational leadership to deliver safe, reliable and high-performing supply chain logistics.
We are seeking a commercially astute State Operations Manager to lead our Victorian construction logistics operations. Based at a key customer site in Laverton, this hands-on leadership role will oversee large-scale operations across Laverton and Sunshine and play a critical part in scaling our new national partnership.
You will be responsible for launching and leading a complex construction logistics supply chain across Victoria, embedding strong operational foundations, driving safety and service excellence and building a high-performing team across multiple sites. This is an opportunity to shape a growing division, deliver exceptional customer outcomes and make a genuine impact during a pivotal period of national expansion.
What You Will Do:
Key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- Lead and manage daily operations across site services, fleet, drivers and logistics teams
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, CoR and regulatory standards
- Drive productivity, innovation and commercial improvement across every touchpoint
- Deliver exceptional customer service and industry-leading DIFOT results
- Manage budgets, forecasts and P&L performance with strong commercial discipline
- Build and nurture high-performing teams with a focus on safety, accountability and growth
What You Will Bring:
You’re a proven operations leader who thrives in building teams and delivering results. With deep 3PL and transport expertise, you know how to balance commercial, customer and compliance priorities in a fast-moving environment.
You’ll also bring:
- 3PL & Transport Expertise: Strong experience leading end to end transport, fleet and logistics operations.
- Leadership: A confident people leader who builds capability, drives accountability, and fosters a high-performance culture.
- Commercial Acumen: Ability to identify revenue and margin drivers, optimize fleet and labour utilization and balance operational efficiency with customer expectations.
- Financial Acumen: Proven experience managing P&L performance, budgets and forecasts, with strong cost control discipline and data-led reporting capability.
- Customer Engagement: Approachable and responsive, you build trusted relationships and ensure customers remain front-and-centre.
- Resilience & Agility: Calm under pressure, quick to adapt, and solutions-focused in a fast-paced environment.
- Growth Mindset: Continuously seeking better ways of working, embracing technology and innovation to improve efficiency.
- Safety Leadership: Strong understanding of CoR, fatigue management, load restraint, and mass management; champions a safety-first culture.
- Systems Experience: Familiar with SAP, TMS and transport performance systems
- Industry Insight: Experience in steel or construction logistics highly regarded
What you’ll love when you join us
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Option to purchase additional leave
- Salary sacrificed novated leasing
- Health, wealth and lifestyle benefits
- Career development opportunities
- Be part of a dynamic industry with strong future growth
About Visy Logistics:
At Visy Logistics, we don’t just move freight - we move industries forward. As part of one of Australia’s most sustainable and innovative businesses, we provide our people with the stability of a major employer and the opportunity to make a real impact every day. Offering a range of logistics services from warehousing, contract logistics, linehaul, intermodal transport, global freight forwarding and bulk logistics, we do logistics differently. Join a team that delivers reliable, safe and efficient transport solutions - backed by a national network and a strong commitment to our customers, communities and the planet.
Ready to hit the road with us? Apply now and start your journey toward a fulfilling career!
You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing).
Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
These roles are only open to candidates currently residing in Australia with full working rights.
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