Operations Manager - Melbourne Logistics Park

Job Purpose

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Operations Manager to join our team!

The Operations Manager – Container Parks is responsible for overseeing the safe, efficient, and cost-effective day-to-day operations of container park facilities. This includes managing container movements, yard planning, equipment utilisation, and employee performance to ensure high service levels for internal and external customers. 

The role ensures compliance with safety, regulatory, and environmental requirements while driving continuous improvement in productivity and operational processes.

Key Accountabilities

• Meet/exceed agreed productivity and operational performance targets
• Manage labour and equipment running costs within budget
• Ensure all legislative and accreditation documentation is submitted in accordance with AQIS/depot license requirements
• Accountability and responsibility for the performance management of all direct reports
• Observe team members to ensure that all are adequately trained and assessed as competent to safely perform their respective duties
• Maintain employee engagement and positive workplace culture that fosters great performance
• Ensure compliance to Company Health Safety and Environment policies and procedures well as relevant Safety Legislation
• Day to day management of customer’s operational requests
• Excellent customer service through deep understanding and knowledge of our customers’ requirements and needs

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Minimum 5 years container operations supervisor/team leadership role

• 10+ years’ experience in empty container parks

• Rail stock container planning and movements, optimising rail windows

• Knowledge of Container Park layout and optimisation/stack planning

• Extensive team leadership experience with demonstrated effectiveness in team engagement, cultural development and process improvement

• Ability to effectively liaise with shipping clients and customers

• Knowledge of WHS requirements and obligations

• Experience with 1-Stop

Supporting equality

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief.

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About DP World 

 DP World is reshaping the future of global trade to improve lives everywhere. Operating across six continents with a team of over 125,000 employees, we combine global infrastructure and local expertise to deliver seamless supply chain solutions. From Ports and Terminals to Marine Services, Logistics and Technology, we leverage innovation to create better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

 In Asia Pacific, DP World employs over 15,000 people across 22 geographies. We operate 17 ports and terminals, complemented by a comprehensive suite of end-to-end supply chain solutions - to connect the region to the rest of the world.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW 

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