Broad-scope leadership opportunity, to ensure strategic and operational delivery in a key partnering relationship with Perth Airport

The purpose of this role is to lead and manage the Operational and Maintenance activities of the Baggage Handling Systems and Aerobridges for all Terminals at Perth Airport. Reporting to the Major Ports Performance Manager, the opportunity will be to take proactive responsibility for the success of your business unit, combining team leadership and operational management skills, all through a commercial, safety and customer centric lens.

With proactive oversight of operational activities, you'll inspire a culture of safety first and operational excellence, to exceed customer expectations and build on the mutually successful commercial partnership.

Specific areas of focus will include:

• Ensuring cost-effective and operationally efficient rostering, fostering a collaborative team environment, promoting Daifuku's safety absolutes and values.
• Leadership, training, support and development of team members.
• Representing Daifuku in interactions with customers and stakeholders, ensuring understanding of and delivery to contract commitments.
• Collaborating with Daifuku teams to continually provide improvement initiatives.
• Preparation and presentation of Operational & Maintenance reports.
• Budget management & Profit and Lost tracking responsibility.
• Ensuring preventative maintenance requirements are met, as per contractual requirements.
• Engaging with key business partners to identify and implement smart maintenance technology.
• Accuracy in administration and reporting including staff records, audits, Workplace Health Safety and Environment reports and all other relevant management reporting.

About you

You'll bring strong people leadership skills, with experience in empowering teams, delegating tasks and managing resources across multiple areas of activity. Safety first will be a foundation of your leadership approach.

You'll have a proactive and innovative approach to problem solving and have previous experience in operational management functions including managing staff, cost control and budget management. Previous experience in aviation and/or a material handling environment would be beneficial.

This position will be based in a highly secured area and will require the ability to obtain Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC).

Additional value will come from your,

• Understanding of detailed electrical and control system operation and maintenance.
• Effective communication at all levels and strength in building positive, collaborative relationships.
• Ability to understand commercial company objectives, while managing day to day activities.
• High level of computer literacy.
• OH&S qualifications preferred.

​Your benefits

• Robust Employee Wellness Program
• Friendly, supportive, respectful and approachable team
• Work within a growth industry that provides limitless opportunity
• Our business works across multiple locations in Australia, New Zealand and Japan
• Professional Career Development Opportunities
• Peer-to-Peer Recognition and Rewards Program

About our Company

Daifuku Oceania is a subsidiary of Daifuku, a global business with over 11,000 individuals worldwide, delivering material handling automation, self-service technology and intralogistics solutions to our partners worldwide.

We are proud of our reputation as leaders within the aviation and logistics sectors, highly regarded for our technology and digital innovation.

Daifuku Oceania was founded in 1993 in New Zealand and grew and developed into part the global leader in material handling solutions driven by our vision and, most certainly, the exceptional people we employ.

Daifuku Oceania has offices in New Zealand, Australia and Malaysia, employing 500+ dedicated team members to provide our clients end-to-end solutions and customer care globally.

Our Company Values

Our Core Values are essential to our business. It defines our culture and is what sets us apart.

• Think Safe Act Safe Home Safe
• Outstanding Service and Value to the Customer
• Respect and Trust for Each Other
• To Look Beyond the Obvious
• Having fun

Is Daifuku Your future?

If you're looking to be valued for your expertise and grow your career in a global company offering world-class opportunities, please apply!

Please note we aim to review applications as they are received - therefore encourage you to apply at your earliest opportunity.