General Manager - Melbourne, Australia - Visy

Visy

Verified Company

Melbourne, Australia

1 week ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

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Description

Job no: 508499

Work type:
Full Time

Location:
Melbourne - South

Join a next generation logistics company during immense growth
High visibility role with huge ability to impact and drive change
Based out of Visy Logistics HQ in Clayton South with regional travel required

At Visy, our people make us stand out from the crowd. We're always seeking solutions, opportunities and possibilities. We look for people who see what's ahead and run towards it. These people are helping us to achieve our vision to become the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. Together, we can create a better world.

The Opportunity:

Visy Logistics are a next generation logistics company.

Born from within Visy, we put partnership with our customers, transparency and sustainable solutions at the center of everything we do.

Visy Logistics 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

With an ambitious 5-year growth plan, this is an outstanding opportunity for a dynamic and forward thinking leader to have a tremendous impact in shaping the future state of this growing division.

The Role

Reporting to the Country Manager and based at our Visy Logistics HQ in Clayton South, you will be responsible for the management and forward positioning of the Visy Logistics Linehaul Transport and Regional Warehousing Operations to achieve the core growth and financial objectives established through the 5-year plan.

As the General Manager of Linehaul, you will immerse yourself in the detail of the day to day operations whilst integrating, positioning and developing the Linehaul businesses into a holistic and cohesive Linehaul Division; enabling and driving the significant growth targets that Visy Logistics have set for the business.

Through strong collaborative leadership, change management, organisational design and industry expertise, you will:

Ensure that all operations are delivering to; service, compliance (legal, Contract and organisational), productivity, administration, "branding" and EBIT expectations.
Identify and implement Operational Improvement and Standardisation activities, to develop a "Linehaul Brand" based on industry best practices and performance.
Continue to cultivate a high degree of trust and confidence from the Internal and External customer base delivered through service, solution, honesty & structured approach.
Build strong stakeholder relationships and engagement to deliver results across and between broader functional/divisional/organisational structures.
Create, manage and deliver operational budget and timelines, and proactively analyse activities for reporting and improvement initiatives.

To be successful in this role:

You are a seasoned and astute Linehaul specialist within the Transport & Logistics industry.

- (A background in Supply Chain / Manufacturing would be highly regarded).

You have proven success in business transformation and growth.
You are highly selfmotivated and adaptable leader, who thrives within a dynamic and challenging environment, with good change management experience.
You are systematic, data driven and process orientated, with a continuous improvement mindset.
You have a proven commitment to OHSE and Compliance.

In return, you will be rewarded with an inclusive and dynamic team environment, a passionate company culture and the opportunity to be part of the Visy Logistics Group's future direction.

When you join Visy, you're joining a global leader dedicated to making serious progress in the sustainable packaging and recycling industries.

We want to find solutions, make an impact and grow our business. If you can help us, you'll fit right in.
There's never been a better time to join Visy
Please, or welcome to contact Samira Strenge on if any further questions.

_ 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._

Advertised: 06 Jun 2023 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 04 Jul 2023 AUS Eastern Standard Time