Logistics Manager — A.J. Bush & Sons

Please note: this role is based in Bromelton, QLD, and no relocation assistance is provided. If you're already planning to relocate and looking for a great opportunity, we'd still love to hear from you.

An outstanding opportunity exists for an experienced Logistics Manager to join A.J. Bush & Sons, a well-established Australian manufacturing business operating within the food and agribusiness sector.

This is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing inbound and outbound logistics, production scheduling, fleet operations, export coordination and continuous improvement across a high-volume, 24/7 manufacturing environment. It's ideal for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of logistics, operations and manufacturing - driving efficiencies, leading teams and influencing business performance.

About the role Reporting to the COO, you'll take ownership of the site's end-to-end logistics function, ensuring the seamless movement of raw materials and finished products while supporting production planning and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading all inbound and outbound logistics activities across multiple regions
• Managing transport operations, fleet scheduling and third-party logistics providers
• Coordinating production scheduling to align with manufacturing capacity
• Overseeing export logistics, shipping documentation and regulatory compliance
• Managing site logistics including weighbridge operations, traffic flow and storage capacity
• Working closely with Engineering to coordinate preventative maintenance schedules
• Developing KPIs and dashboards to monitor freight costs, DIFOT and operational performance
• Identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives
• Leading and developing a high-performing logistics team within a safety-first culture

About you

• Senior Logistics, Supply Chain or Operations leadership experience within food manufacturing, meat processing, agribusiness or heavy industrial manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of transport operations, production planning and inventory management
• Sound understanding of Australian transport legislation, Chain of Responsibility (CoR), NHVR requirements and workplace safety
• Exposure to export logistics and compliance (highly regarded)
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to analyse data and drive improvements
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with ERP, Transport Management Systems (TMS) and reporting tools such as Power BI

What's on offer

• Senior leadership role with significant operational responsibility
• Join a successful, financially stable Australian manufacturing business
• Genuine impact through process improvement and operational excellence
• Competitive salary package and long-term career opportunity with a growing organisation