Operations Manager

at  Randstad

The Opportunity
With a strong reputation in the transportation industry for delivering excellence, join a company who prioritises safety, efficiency, and innovation in its operations nationwide. As part of its ongoing expansion, they are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to join their team as the Operations Manager, based in Bolivar, SA in a full time permanent position. Overseeing the coordination and execution of livebird transport and catching operations across VIC, TAS, NSW & SA, this pivotal role entails ensuring rigorous adherence to safety, hygiene, and animal welfare standards. It also involves cultivating positive relationships with stakeholders and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, hygiene, and security standards during bird catching
• Follow company, customer biosecurity, and RSPCA regulations
• Ensure compliance with animal welfare laws and policies
• Supervise staff training to meet requirements
• Manage contracts, program delivery, and procurement to industry standards
• Facilitate contract deliverables review and acceptance
• Monitor and report on customer and service provider performance
• Build relationships with key customers and service providers to improve collaboration
• Oversee cost recovery to maintain financial stability
• Develop safe and efficient transport systems
• Offer strategic advice and support for procurement and transformation initiatives
• Promote innovation and collaboration to achieve business goals
• Apply a systems-thinking approach to solve challenges and seize opportunities
• Demonstrate adaptive and inclusive leadership for a high-performance culture and sustainable organisational benefits

Selection Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience required
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the transportation or related industry, demonstrating leadership and achieving measurable results
• Proven leadership skills, including effective team management and results-driven leadership
• Proficient in contract management, procurement, and strategic planning
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders across all levels of the organisation
• Comprehensive understanding of safety, hygiene, and animal welfare regulations
• Current and valid car driver’s licence required

How to Apply
To apply for this opportunity, please submit your CV via the link or call Randstad’s Procurement & Supply Chain specialists, Bridie Taglienti or Rachel Homer on 0409 238 997.
If this is not the role for you but you are interested in hearing about further opportunities about positions within procurement, contracts and supply chain, please feel welcome to connect either on LinkedIn or call for a confidential discussion.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

• Ensure safety, hygiene, and security standards during bird catching
• Follow company, customer biosecurity, and RSPCA regulations
• Ensure compliance with animal welfare laws and policies
• Supervise staff training to meet requirements
• Manage contracts, program delivery, and procurement to industry standards
• Facilitate contract deliverables review and acceptance
• Monitor and report on customer and service provider performance
• Build relationships with key customers and service providers to improve collaboration
• Oversee cost recovery to maintain financial stability
• Develop safe and efficient transport systems
• Offer strategic advice and support for procurement and transformation initiatives
• Promote innovation and collaboration to achieve business goals
• Apply a systems-thinking approach to solve challenges and seize opportunities
• Demonstrate adaptive and inclusive leadership for a high-performance culture and sustainable organisational benefit