Operations Manager

Who are we:

K\&S Corporation is an ASX-listed company and dominant multi-modal transport and logistics provider in Australia and New Zealand. Our comprehensive offerings across road, rail, and sea transport, alongside fuel distribution and specialised logistics subsidiaries, position us a critical player in national and trans-Tasman supply chains, serving a wide range of sectors from mining and agriculture to retail and industrial clients. With a proud 80-year history our brand is known for innovation, customer focus, continuous improvement, and industry leading safety. K\&S Freighters maintains one of Australia's largest company-owned fleet, employing over 1600 personnel and headquartered in Truganina, Victoria.

About NTFS

Northern Territory Freight Services, as a division of K\&S Corporation, are a general freight carrier between Adelaide and NT destinations with both ambient and temperature-controlled capabilities and have a heritage of servicing the Territory spanning decades. Local operations in Alice Springs and Darwin also incorporate route work, meaning we are a fundamental part of the NT freight infrastructure.

Why This Role:

Reporting to the Branch Manager, you’ll lead a complex, fast-paced operation where every decision matters. Safety of our staff and the public is paramount, while ensuring our customers freight hit their doors in full and on time is key to the success of this role.

If you thrive on accountability, enjoy solving operational challenges and want to lead a business that genuinely values its people, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

As Operations Manager, you’ll have operational responsibility for the Berrimah NT Operation.

Leading the team across general freight and contract logistics operations.

Driving a culture where “Everybody Safe Every Day” is embedded in everything we do.

Managing fleet performance, scheduling, utilisation and operational efficiency.

Delivering exceptional customer service while strengthening long-term client relationships.

Leading financial performance, budgets, KPIs and profitability.

Identifying opportunities to improve productivity, service delivery and business performance.

Ensuring compliance with all Safety legislation, Chain of Responsibility, fatigue management and company standards.

Recruiting, coaching and developing talented operational teams.

Leading incident investigations, risk management and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You:

You’re an experienced transport or logistics leader who enjoys balancing operational excellence with people leadership.

You’ll ideally bring:

Significant leadership experience within transport, logistics and man management.

Proven success leading large operational teams in fast-paced environments.

A genuine passion for safety, compliance and continuous improvement.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Experience managing fleet operations and transport scheduling.

The ability to make sound decisions under pressure while maintaining exceptional customer outcomes.

Experience within transport will be highly regarded, however experienced transport leaders from broader logistics environments are encouraged to apply.

Why Join us:

Rewarding remuneration package

Novated car lease option

Salary sacrifice

Paid parental leave

Growth and development to support career progression

Employee recognition and rewards program

24/7 Employee assistance program including financial wellness support

Corporate health plan discount

Background checks for all new employees to support our safe workplace

Stable ASX listed, multi-modal business with 80 years of industry history

If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply today.

To uphold our core value of “Everybody Safe Everyday” a pre-employment medical and police check will be required to be successful in this role.

Applicants must have full Australian working rights. We are not engaging recruitment agencies for this role.