Senior Metropolitan Transport Manager

Sands Fridge Lines; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Sands Fridge Lines in Perth is seeking an experienced Metropolitan Transport Manager to lead our metropolitan transport operations from Forrestfield. You will oversee day-to-day performance, ensuring freight is delivered safely, on time and cost effectively, and you will build high-performing teams.

This senior leadership role requires 5+ years in transport management, strong safety focus, budget responsibility, and proficiency with transport planning systems and PowerBI.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in transport management or senior operational leadership.
• Experience managing metropolitan transport or fleet operations.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and develop teams.
• Strong safety and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the metropolitan transport team.
• Manage daily scheduling, dispatch, routing and fleet utilisation.
• Drive productivity while controlling transport and labour costs.
• Ensure vehicles and resources are effectively utilised.
• Build strong client relationships through proactive service reviews.
• Set standards for safety, compliance and performance.
• Manage departmental budgets and contribute to commercial decisions.
• Coordinate labour and rostering to meet demand.
• Identify process improvements across transport operations.

Skills

People leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Safety & compliance

Tools

PowerBI

Job description

Sands Fridge Lines in Perth is seeking an experienced Metropolitan Transport Manager to lead our metropolitan transport operations from Forrestfield. You will oversee day-to-day performance, ensuring freight is delivered safely, on time and cost effectively, and you will build high-performing teams.

This senior leadership role requires 5+ years in transport management, strong safety focus, budget responsibility, and proficiency with transport planning systems and PowerBI.