Tropic Petroleum is seeking the services of a suitably qualified Operations Manager on a Full-time basis to join their team based at our Townsville Depot.Tropic Petroleum is a locally owned and operated business with strong ties to our local region.Distributing fuel in North Queensland since 1968, Tropic is the only independent family owned petroleum distribution company left in North Queensland.Tropic supplies high-quality fuels and lubricants and is Northern and Western Queensland's authorised Ampol Distributor.Additionally, we also operate many service stations throughout Northern and Western Queensland.About the Role: We are looking for a highly motivated Operations Manager.Overseeing the daily running operations of a depot, drivers, storeman and a fleet of heavy vehicles in various combinations delivering dangerous goods and lubricants across North and Western Queensland.Whilst working independently and with drivers on a daily basis, you will plan and schedule deliveries.You will communicate with customers to gain an understanding of their requirements.You will also communicate with your drivers to gain an understanding of their capabilities to ensure efficient delivery of product to our customers.There will be a requirement for weekend work and after-hour calls.Tasks & Responsibilities: Vehicle scheduling, load planning and route optimisation while complying with NHVAS and Dangerous Goods legislation.Daily management/supervision of staff.Assist with planning and organisation of scheduled maintenance servicing.Monitoring and review of drivers, deliveries, orders, safety, servicing & maintenance.New staff & contractor onsite inductions.Reporting incidents, issues immediately.General reporting – e.g.orders delivered, planned, vehicle reports.Receiving customer orders.Conducting fuel & lubricant sales.Skills & Experience: Experience in transport industry - fuel experience would be highly regarded.Previous transport scheduling experience (desirable).Knowledge of petroleum industry and products (desirable).Maintain a current licence for a minimum C Class motor vehicle driver's licence.Excellent communication skills.Literacy & numeracy, including computer and technology literate and/or able to and willing to learn.Customer care and relationship builder.Problem solving including staff management, scheduling, product procurement.Understand and implement instructions given with responsibility and accountability.Qualifications: Fatigue Management - TLIF0005/2010A/1007C Apply a fatigue risk management system.Supervisor Fatigue Management - TLIF3063 Administer the Implementation of Fatigue Management Strategies or TLIF 0006 Administer a Fatigue Risk Management System.Dangerous Goods licence.Heavy Vehicle Licence, HC.SLP Passport.To be successful in this role you will be customer focused and have a knowledge and understanding of fleet operations and logistics management.You will have good communication skills and be comfortable dealing with internal and external customers.Knowledge of Road Transport Logistics (Dangerous Goods, Chain of Responsibility & Fatigue Laws) would be an advantage.All applications will be kept confidential. #J-18808-Ljbffr