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State Manager - Linehaul VIC/SA

Job no: 40005305
Work type: Full Time
Location: Melbourne - North, Melbourne - South, Melbourne - East, Melbourne - West, Melbourne - Inner

Sensational role for an experienced linehaul professional to join our Logistics team overseeing South Australia and Victorian operations!

  • Newly created role in a growing business division
  • Lead a dynamic team & drive operation excellence
  • Rare opportunity to join a global business in a strategic leadership position!

 

Visy Logistics, part of the wider Visy Group, provides Australian freight services with comprehensive and competitive road, rail and domestic sea freight, intermodal and 3PL capabilities. We offer genuine end-to-end logistics, taking full advantage of the Group’s existing supply chain network, linehaul fleet and expertise.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Linehaul professional to lead our VIC and SA operations. As State Manager – Linehaul, you will be accountable for service delivery, safety, compliance, and financial performance across both states, driving operational excellence and delivering long-term growth. Reporting to the General Manager of Linehaul, you’ll lead a high-performing team while engaging with clients, internal stakeholders, and regulatory bodies. You will bring an agile, commercially focused approach and a passion for continuous improvement to influence operational strategy and deliver measurable results.

Further to the above other key activities will be:

  • Lead the operational and financial performance of SA & Vic, ensuring profitability and accountability for P&L outcomes
  • Engage and support staff daily on safety practices, fostering a culture of care and promoting Safety Improvement Plans
  • Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with wider departments, senior management, clients and customers
  • Enhance and implement supply chain practices to ensure compliance with regulations and environmental best practices
  • Lead all facets of safety, service delivery and cost control within the Linehaul company fleet business
  • Ensure strict compliance with SA/Victorian regulations, including NHVR, CoR, WHS laws, and internal policies
  • Support tender negotiations and contribute to business development efforts for prospective new customers

 

What You Will Bring:

  • Extensive experience in a senior management role within the Supply Chain industry
  • A proven track record in managing and optimizing complex transport operations and supply chain networks
  • P&L management skills, with a solid financial and analytical acumen
  • Exceptional stakeholder management, influencing, and business partnering abilities
  • A strategic decision-making mindset, with the ability to make timely and effective business decisions while identifying opportunities for improvement
  • A continuous improvement approach, with strong problem-solving skills and a solutions-oriented mindset

What you’ll love when you join us:

  • Sustainability: Contribute to sustainability initiatives that make a difference.
  • Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that values safety, respect, and collaboration.
  • Career Growth: Opportunities for further training and career advancement within the company

 

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).

Advertised: AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: AUS Eastern Standard Time


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