Company Overview:

Centurion is a premier logistics company with a long-standing reputation for excellence in transportation services across Australia. Founded in 1971, our business provides nationwide service with 34 branches across Western Australia, Queensland, Northern Territory, South Australia and Victoria.

We’re currently expanding our team and looking for a Branch Operations Manager in Newman to join us in delivering quality service to our customers.

About the Role:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Branch Operations Manager to provide safe, cost efficient and reliable distribution of customer freight whilst ensuring regional assets are maintained and utilisation is maximised. The successful candidate will also ensure that the regional network performs best practice service delivery to Centurion clients, along with superior cost control practices and branch growth. This is a residential role in Newman WA, leading a diversified team completing scheduled delivery to client sites throughout the East Pilbara.

If you're ready to make a significant impact and contribute to a dynamic, forward thinking and safety-focused team, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities: 

• Ensure compliance with all relevant client site requirements.
• Implement growth strategies for both local hire and return freight capacity.
• Explore cost saving measures for the operations teams
• Oversee daily operations for on-time last mile delivery to client sites in the East Pilbara
• Recruit, schedule and roster to suit branch demand
• Maintain and manage branch profit and loss
• Meet and exceed all relevant KPI's as agreed with Area Manager NW
• Commercial cost management for the branch.
• Establish and manage relationships with key customers, potential customers, suppliers and sub-contractors.     
• Provide Operational Contractual Ownership of nominated contracts.
• Ensure appropriate policies, procedures and organisation structures are in place to support customer delivery expectations and ensure compliance.
• Manage direct reports by monitoring performance, identifying training needs/ gaps, managing staffing levels always ensuring adequate coverage.
• Implement and manage compliance with HSEQ Management Plan(s).
• Ensure decisions are made with strong acumen and in line with budgetary guidelines and ensuring solid results through P/L.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a leadership role ideally in the resources and transport industry
• Tertiary qualification in Management or other relevant discipline, or extensive industry experience
• Knowledge of Road Transport Compliance, WA fatigue management procedures and maintenance management
• Advanced knowledge of road networks and locations, together with substantial experience in managing a general freight operation
• Proven experience managing a large team within a complex operation
• Advanced financial and budgeting skills with proven planning and project management skills

Why Join Centurion? 

• Competitive remuneration and benefits package
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Benefits including health insurance discounts.
• Be part of a company that values safety, integrity, and excellence.

How to Apply:

Ready to drive your career forward with Centurion? If you feel you have the experience, ability, and skills to take the next step with your career within Centurion, we want to hear from you. Click Apply now. For more information, please contact recruitment@centurion.net.au

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to join a leader in the transportation industry! We are an Equal Opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from women and First Nations People.

Please note that we do not accept applications from recruitment agencies. Direct applicants only.