147 Operations jobs in Australia
Business Operations Manager

Posted 6 days ago
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Business Operations Manager
Who We Are
KBR Government Solutions delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. Our solutions help ensure mission success on land, air, sea, space, and cyberspace for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, NASA, and other federal agencies. KBR's areas of expertise include engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT, and cybersecurity.
This role is with KBR's Government Solutions U.S. division. This project will provide the Customer's Headquarters facilities and outlying buildings with services necessary to ensure optimal performance and utilization of the facility infrastructure, including, but not limited to, Operation & Maintenance (O&M), recapitalization, renovations, design, construction, records management, repairs to correct identified deficiencies or adverse impacts to operational capabilities, and improvements leveraging innovative and technological solutions.
Who You Are
KBR seeks a seasoned Business Operations Manager who, with broad autonomy, will lead the administrative and operational facets of one or more government services projects within the framework set by the Program Manager, customer needs, and contractual obligations. This role demands a professional who has honed their skills over at least a decade, with a minimum of five years in a management capacity, adept at navigating the complexities of project oversight and skilled at driving interdepartmental coordination to surpass review and approval benchmarks.
What You'll Do
As a Business Operations Manager, you will:
+ Ensuring the seamless 24x7 functioning of mission-critical environments, recognizing the paramount need for continuous infrastructure availability
+ Institute organizational structure, define departmental responsibilities, and form positive working relationships between internal functional areas improving communication and overall project management for the program.
+ Coordinate and streamline operational process, procedure and reporting across multiple sites
+ Support the Program Manager in reviewing business systems administration, resources, procedures and methods to improve operational effectiveness, utility and efficiency
+ Sustaining and enhancing client relationships through consistent communication, providing updates on KBR's initiatives, suggesting enhancements, responding to evolving requirements, fostering collaborative dynamics, and soliciting client feedback to gauge KBR's performance
+ Provide and lead an appropriately skilled workforce to carry out the functions of the SOW
+ Responsible for: Ensuring community of support during Contractor personnel change; Interfacing Contractor Officer (CO), COTR, and GPOC; Delivery of all site specific contract requirements
+ Coordinate, supervise, and plan the total work effort associated with renovations and capital improvement work
+ Establish procedures, develop, and implement programs for Mission critical and increase efficiencies
+ Act as the central point of contact for COTR or GPOC for facilities related work
+ Responsible for notifying GPOC on facilities significant events; Ability to compile summaries of events, critical actions accomplished, plans for completion or remediation and brief to site management in various forums
+ Responsible for the management of Work Orders to include resource management and interfacing with customer representatives
+ Adhering strictly to contractual terms to prevent revenue loss and maximize financial outcomes
+ Systematically managing risks by conducting regular evaluations and pinpointing substantial business risks for KBR, as delegated by the Program Manager or Deputy Program Manager
+ Anticipating future client needs and on contract growth opportunities by conducting thorough onsite assessments of client operations and proposing comprehensive project strategies
+ Utilizing analytical tools and methodologies to assess client organizations, secure engagements with considerable profitability potential, and guide the transformation of the client's current operations to their future state
+ Advocating for a culture that prioritizes Quality and Safety throughout all program aspects.
+ Instituting processes and protocols to accurately and promptly track and report data across all sites, ensuring compliance with contractual reporting requirements
+ Embracing new challenges with a propensity for inventive problem-solving and the enhancement or creation of procedures for optimized outcomes
This role will be located in Alice Springs, Australia at a 4,400-acre facility with approximately 687,000 square feet of mission and support space. The Business Operations Manager will be expected to travel between our facilities in Alice Springs and the local area. This position is expected to be onsite 100%.
Requirements
+ A degree in Finance, Business, or Accounting from an accredited university
+ Demonstrated experience working on programs utilizing foreign currency
+ Demonstrated analytical skills and programmatic planning for budgeting and contract management oversight
+ Demonstrated ability to meet short timelines
+ Possess an active TS/SCI U.S. Security Clearance with Counterintelligence polygraph or Host Nation PV clearance
+ A wealth of experience, with a minimum of 10 or more years experience in roles of increasing responsibility and complexity, preferably within a program managing 250+ personnel
+ A track record of establishing and maintaining practices that ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness, supported by an analytical approach that leverages historical data to optimize equipment reliability and costs
+ Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, organizing, directing, decisive problem-solving, and the ability to engage effectively with both staff and clients at all levels
+ Knowledge of process improvement models (e.g. LEAN/Six Sigma, ISO 9000)
+ Proficient knowledge and experience in the use of project management concepts to manage items including, but not limited to: project schedule, scope, cost, risk, and deliverables and related metrics
+ Experience planning and implementing large-scale facility and logistics projects
+ Knowledge of U.S. government exercise or crisis management communities and experience planning, coordinating and executing support to special events
+ Familiarity with 24/7/365 operational environment
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Operations Manager, Operations Australia
Posted 4 days ago
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We're seeking expressions of interest for an Operations Manager to join our Fulfillment Operations team at the MEL8 site.
As an Operations Manager, you'll deliver inspiring, inclusive leadership for the teams you supervise. But at the same time, you don't shy away from getting involved whenever necessary.
You'll be directly responsible for supervising a team of Area Managers and their direct reports: meanwhile, you will report to the Site Lead of MEL8. The quality of your leadership is key to achievement in this role: you'll motivate and inspire your teams to do their best work, while planning schedules and activities that balance their needs with that of the business.
Another key aspect of your role will be to coordinate on numerous process improvement projects, with the aim of streamlining all activities, both for yourself and the team members you supervise. The ideas, innovation and leaps out of the status quo that you come up with could very well be rolled out across the Amazon network: this immense opportunity is yours for the taking.
Key job responsibilities:
- Maintaining Health and Safety standards within your remit area, while promoting an inspiring Health and Safety culture on-site,
- Become a subject matter expert on specific, larger-scale processes and activities within FCs,
- In your inventory control and systems environment, you'll handle timely data collection, updating operations metrics on an hourly basis,
- You'll aim to achieve productivity targets, reduce cost per unit, eliminate errors and ensure a high-quality customer experience,
- Work closely with other support teams (HR, Finance, Facilities, Safety and Security, IT) on staffing plans, schedules and performance levels,
- Implement process change and contribute in cross-functional Six Sigma initiatives within your site and the broader Amazon Operations network.
Basic Qualifications
- Minimum 6 months experience in role,
- Previous experience in leading large, diverse teams,
- Experience in employee and performance management experience
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written,
- Proven experience in a similar, innovative logistics, distribution or manufacturing environment,
- Proven ability in establishing and carry out root cause analysis, and then extract and analyse the data you generate.
Preferred Qualifications
- Completed Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain/Logistics, or a related field,
- Experience with performance metrics, process improvement and Lean techniques,
- Demonstrated problem solving skills and analytical skills,
- Experience with a contingent workforce during peak seasons,
- Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen methodologies would be highly advantageous.
Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE statement:
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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Operations Coordinator
Posted 3 days ago
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Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow-people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.
**Job Description:**
**Main Duties and Responsibilities**
+ The OperationsCoordinatoris responsible formonitoring all inbound and outbound shipments on daily basis to ensure that shipments are delivered within agreed timelines.
+ Work with our operating system "Maestro" to Plan, execute and monitor import & export shipments
+ Coordinate collections, deliveries, drop offs and recoveries with other departments / Marken Offices / Agent and drivers.
+ Maintain constant communication with Packaging Team to ensure availability of required supplies for collections, deliveries, drop offs and recoveries.
+ Process temperature sensitive shipments designed for the special requirements of the Cold Chain transportation processes
+ Prep and maintain temperature controlled shipments as required.
+ Provide the proper documentation to the agent/Marken Driver for collections, deliveries, drop offs and recoveries.
+ Confirm that every recovery is complete by matching the information against the manifest during reception process.
+ Provide expedited dispatch to tender the shipments immediately after collection and alert the receiving agent/office.
+ Notify any discrepancies to the respective department, agent or Marken Office and update Maestro accordingly.
+ Confirm that the shipment is OK to Send to final destination and obtain Master Airway Bill "MAWB" consignment instructions.
+ Define the best possible route to dispatch the shipment to its final destination.
+ Condition shipments as required and update the proper milestones in Maestro.
+ Obtain a booking with the airline and consign the MAWB as instructed.
+ Enter the Route Leg for International Flights.
+ Send the Alert through Maestro.
+ Coordinate with Dispatch the drop off to the Airline as per the respective SOPs.
+ Use Daily Schedule Report and update Maestro with all departures from the airport
+ Handling of irregularities
+ Perform additional administrative work as deemed necessary.
**Qualifications**
+ Professional experience in customer service operations, preferentially in the international air freight, logistics or distribution.
+ Preference for existing knowledge and experience of the pharmaceutical and clinical trial industry
+ Commitment to quality and attention to detail
+ Strong customer focus
+ Team player / self-dependent / motivated to succeed
+ Proficient in MS Office / Excel / Word
**Employee Type:**
Permanent
UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Operations Courier
Posted 3 days ago
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Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow-people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.
**Job Description:**
Courier drivers are responsible for safely transporting road freight using the most cost-effective route while providing exceptional customer service.
**Responsibilities:**
- Carry out delivery and pickup across metropolitan and regional areas.
- Organise outbound freight by planning route schedules and inspecting packages and validating package labels.
- Record and notify management of any faulty packaging or damaged items
- Utilise appropriate equipment to load and unload vehicles.
- Safeguard freight to prevent movement during transit.
- Adhere to punctual completion of runs.
- Obtain recipient signature
- Deliver superior customer service during all interactions.
- Ensure proper handling and security measures for all packages.
- Address delivery challenges, such as damaged items or inaccessible delivery locations.
**Skills and Experience:**
- Minimum of 6 months' experience in a similar role
- Valid driver's license for a two-axle rigid vehicle
- Good driving record
- Proficiency in operating various loading equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks
- Excellent customer service skills
- Physical stamina
**Key Physical Demands:**
- Individual lifting up to 20kg, with typical weights between 2kg and 10kg
- Constant standing and walking and may squat to lift items. Use of pallet jack and moving trolleys requires push/pull physical demand.
- May be required to work in cold environment of -4 degrees Celsius for short periods.
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safety.
**Employee Type:**
Permanent
UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Operations Coordinator
Posted 3 days ago
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Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow-people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.
**Job Description:**
Marken, UPS Healthcare Precision Logistics (formerly Marken, MNX & Polar Speed), the clinical and advanced therapy subsidiary of UPS Healthcare, unites expertise across healthcare and complex secure logistics to drive the success of our clients through innovation.
**Main Purpose:**
Ensure the efficient use of packaging and supplies available in the warehouse to satisfy client and internal requirements.
**Main Duties and Responsibilities**
+ Ensure that all shipments recovered are arrived webscan at time of arrival and checked against the manifest- confirm proper pieces and weight
+ Replenish shipments as required based on temperature requirements
+ Learn transportation system in order to update milestones accordingly
+ Create pre alerts to agents based on location- ensure all pieces are scanned out and manifested- create flight plans for shipments
+ Ensure flight plans are correctly entered into transportation management system
+ Take inventory of shipment within facility and ensure its handle correctly based on temperature, delivery date, special handling instructions
+ Escalate all inquiries concerns to senior staff and leadership
+ Safe handling of dry ice and shipment replenishment
+ Managing On Hold and 'Not OK to Send' shipments according to procedures
+ Issuing airline airway bills for domestic and international shipments
+ Complete GxP documentation logs
+ Assist in the dispatch and tendering of shipments to airlines as well as the recovery
+ Identifying product keeping temperature and replenishment needs. Conditioning process for packaging
+ Prepare shipment papers in accordance to guidelines provided by the company
+ Arrange for adequate supply of shipping materials at all times
+ Receive, unload and place incoming inventory items appropriately
+ Keep warehouse clean and organized daily
+ Responsible for reviewing appropriate documentation, labeling and markings as included with each shipment
+ Responsible for preparing the Next Flight Out shipments.
+ Post flight all departure to make sure shipments left on booked flight
+ Responsible for performing other duties as required helping the Operations Team complete daily tasks.
**Requirements:**
+ Understanding operating systems (Maestro) and SOP's
+ Experience with cold chain management / handling of dry ice
+ Demonstrated ability to properly label shipments (weight, contents, orientation, overpack etc.)
+ Airline booking procedures
+ Data entry into TMS
+ Ability to be flexible with shift hour coverage
+ Forklift certification desired
+ Dispatch experience desired
**Employee Type:**
Permanent
UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Operations Courier
Posted 3 days ago
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Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow-people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.
**Job Description:**
This position delivers and picks up packages to and from residential and/or commercial properties. He/She utilizes safe transportation methods to get to and from destinations. This position ensures the best customer service through efficiency and dedication. He/She leverages technology to effectively aid in delivery services.
**Employee Type:**
Permanent
UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Operations Courier
Posted 3 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow-people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.
**Job Description:**
We are seeking a dynamic and reliable Courier Driver to join our team. As a Courier Driver, you will play a crucial role in our fast-paced logistics operations, ensuring the timely and efficient delivery of packages to our valued clients. This is a full-time position.
**Responsibilities**
On-time delivery and pickup of packages
Loading and unloading freight
Ensuring all freight collected is labelled correctly and handed over to dispatch for nightly lodgment
Collection and verification of the completeness and correctness of the consignment note and associated paperwork
Ensure GPS tagging is complete each day
**You will have:**
Experience in a similar role with similar demands will be highly regarded
PDA/Scanner experience will also be regarded
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to meet deadlines and work unsupervised
Excellent communication skills
A positive attitude and a drive to succeed
All successful applicants will be required to complete a National Police Check. However, the existence of a criminal record will not automatically bar applicants unless there is a particular requirement under the law for the position they are applying for.
**Employee Type:**
Permanent
UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
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Operations Coordinator
Posted 3 days ago
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Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow-people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.
**Job Description:**
Marken, UPS Healthcare Precision Logistics (formerly Marken, MNX & Polar Speed), the clinical and advanced therapy subsidiary of UPS Healthcare, unites expertise across healthcare and complex secure logistics to drive the success of our clients through innovation.
**Main Purpose:**
Ensure the efficient use of packaging and supplies available in the warehouse to satisfy client and internal requirements.
**Main Duties and Responsibilities**
+ Ensure that all shipments recovered are arrived webscan at time of arrival and checked against the manifest- confirm proper pieces and weight
+ Replenish shipments as required based on temperature requirements
+ Learn transportation system in order to update milestones accordingly
+ Create pre alerts to agents based on location- ensure all pieces are scanned out and manifested- create flight plans for shipments
+ Ensure flight plans are correctly entered into transportation management system
+ Take inventory of shipment within facility and ensure its handle correctly based on temperature, delivery date, special handling instructions
+ Escalate all inquiries concerns to senior staff and leadership
+ Safe handling of dry ice and shipment replenishment
+ Managing On Hold and 'Not OK to Send' shipments according to procedures
+ Issuing airline airway bills for domestic and international shipments
+ Complete GxP documentation logs
+ Assist in the dispatch and tendering of shipments to airlines as well as the recovery
+ Identifying product keeping temperature and replenishment needs. Conditioning process for packaging
+ Prepare shipment papers in accordance to guidelines provided by the company
+ Arrange for adequate supply of shipping materials at all times
+ Receive, unload and place incoming inventory items appropriately
+ Keep warehouse clean and organized daily
+ Responsible for reviewing appropriate documentation, labeling and markings as included with each shipment
+ Responsible for preparing the Next Flight Out shipments.
+ Post flight all departure to make sure shipments left on booked flight
+ Responsible for performing other duties as required helping the Operations Team complete daily tasks.
**Requirements:**
+ Understanding operating systems (Maestro) and SOP's
+ Experience with cold chain management / handling of dry ice
+ Demonstrated ability to properly label shipments (weight, contents, orientation, overpack etc.)
+ Airline booking procedures
+ Data entry into TMS
+ Ability to be flexible with shift hour coverage
+ Forklift certification desired
+ Dispatch experience desired
**Employee Type:**
Permanent
UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Operations Coordinator
Posted 3 days ago
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Job Description
Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow-people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.
**Job Description:**
**Main Duties and Responsibilities**
+ The OperationsCoordinatoris responsible formonitoring all inbound and outbound shipments on daily basis to ensure that shipments are delivered within agreed timelines.
+ Work with our operating system "Maestro" to Plan, execute and monitor import & export shipments
+ Coordinate collections, deliveries, drop offs and recoveries with other departments / Marken Offices / Agent and drivers.
+ Maintain constant communication with Packaging Team to ensure availability of required supplies for collections, deliveries, drop offs and recoveries.
+ Process temperature sensitive shipments designed for the special requirements of the Cold Chain transportation processes
+ Prep and maintain temperature controlled shipments as required.
+ Provide the proper documentation to the agent/Marken Driver for collections, deliveries, drop offs and recoveries.
+ Confirm that every recovery is complete by matching the information against the manifest during reception process.
+ Provide expedited dispatch to tender the shipments immediately after collection and alert the receiving agent/office.
+ Notify any discrepancies to the respective department, agent or Marken Office and update Maestro accordingly.
+ Confirm that the shipment is OK to Send to final destination and obtain Master Airway Bill "MAWB" consignment instructions.
+ Define the best possible route to dispatch the shipment to its final destination.
+ Condition shipments as required and update the proper milestones in Maestro.
+ Obtain a booking with the airline and consign the MAWB as instructed.
+ Enter the Route Leg for International Flights.
+ Send the Alert through Maestro.
+ Coordinate with Dispatch the drop off to the Airline as per the respective SOPs.
+ Use Daily Schedule Report and update Maestro with all departures from the airport
+ Handling of irregularities
+ Perform additional administrative work as deemed necessary.
**Qualifications**
+ Professional experience in customer service operations, preferentially in the international air freight, logistics or distribution.
+ Preference for existing knowledge and experience of the pharmaceutical and clinical trial industry
+ Commitment to quality and attention to detail
+ Strong customer focus
+ Team player / self-dependent / motivated to succeed
+ Proficient in MS Office / Excel / Word
**Employee Type:**
Permanent
UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Operations Courier
Posted 3 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow-people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.
**Job Description:**
This position delivers and picks up packages to and from residential and/or commercial properties. He/She utilizes safe transportation methods to get to and from destinations. This position ensures the best customer service through efficiency and dedication. He/She leverages technology to effectively aid in delivery services.
**Employee Type:**
Permanent
UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.