Linehaul Supervisor

Sands Fridge Lines; City Of Kalamunda; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading WA provider of temperature-controlled transport seeks a Linehaul Supervisor to enhance operational efficiency while promoting a safety-first culture. This crucial role involves managing linehaul operations, hitting key performance indicators, and leading the team to success in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Career development training

Supportive and inclusive work environment

Strong safety culture

Family-oriented management

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience in transport.
• Understanding of heavy vehicle legislation and fatigue management.
• Strong analytical and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage linehaul operations and assign drivers effectively.
• Ensure compliance with OHS and transport legislation.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and manage delivery schedules.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Tools

Transport management systems

Job description

Application Process

Join our family transport business for a rewarding career with stability, flexibility, and the personal touch of a close-knit team. We offer competitive pay, growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment where your contributions truly matter. As a family-run operation, we prioritize integrity, customer service, safety and work-life balance. Be part of a trusted business that values dedication and teamwork while delivering top-notch transportation services. Join our family today!

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their experience and suitability for the role to [e-mail]

Sands Fridge Lines is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The opportunity

We are looking for an experienced people leader who has successfully supervised long distance driver delivery operations. You must have a passion for safety, customer service and efficiency. Your desire to drive a continuous improvement culture with your team sees you look for efficiencies within the operation and contribute to the continued growth of the business.

Why Join Us

• Great team environment with a strong safety 1st culture.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment
• Career development training and growth opportunities.
• Family-Owned and run business where you are not just a number.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

Your primary responsibility will be to efficiently manage the company’s linehaul operations. This involves carefully assigning drivers, trucks, and trailers to meet customer demands and service expectations.

Other Responsibilities Are

• Strong organisational and planning skills, with a clear focus on route planning, and fleet utilisation to continually improve efficiencies
• Actively drive a safety 1st culture by ensuring all COR (Mass, Dimension & Fatigue) requirements are complied with.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to manage and support the growth of our drivers.
• Coordinate and manage sub-contractor’s requirements and engagement.
• Ensuring delivery on our service commitment are met for delivery on time and pick up on time.
• Experience with transport management systems and dispatch tools
• Manage costs and budgets to improve business performance.
• Be pivotal in customer relationship management ensuring internal and external customers are kept informed of any service issues
• Be action orientated to drive results
• All incidents, hazards & defects are reported immediately, also contributing to safety investigations and close out.
• Ensure all OHS legislative requirements are adhered to
• Develop your team with the purpose of improving performance
  
  

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will possess a high level of attention to detail, accuracy and the ability to respond in a fast-paced environment with a positive can-do attitude and strong interpersonal skills. This is an exciting role where the successful applicant will have an opportunity to further their career in a leading WA provider of temperature-controlled transport & logistics and will require:

• Minimum 3 years demonstrated supervisory or management experience in a similar role within transport.
• Demonstrated understanding of the legislation and laws relating to the operation of heavy vehicles, transportation, fatigue management and vehicle weight restrictions.
• Good analytical, reporting, planning skills for efficient route and load planning with high attention to detail and cost management.
• Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and deal with multiple activities simultaneously.
• Ability to develop and achieve operational and contractual KPI’s
• Understanding and application of OHS legislation and safety leadership.
• Solid experience leading and engaging large teams.
• Be flexible with working hours.
  
  

Additional Information

• Travel will be required to regional depots in WA.
• The Linehaul Supervisor is part of the senior management team. You will have a direct impact on the company’s direction.