Senior Shift Manager – Logistics Operations Lead (AM/PM)

Linfox; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 weeks parental leave

Career development opportunities

Benefits across dining, travel, health

Job summary

Linfox in Sydney’s Kemps Creek area seeks a Senior Shift Manager to lead day-to-day transport operations for a major supermarket retailer. You’ll drive safety, service and efficiency while managing performance, people and costs in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll oversee AM/PM shifts, develop Allocators, Drivers and subcontractors, and ensure on-time delivery targets with strong financial governance and customer focus. This is a permanent, full-time on-site role.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience within transport, logistics or large-scale retail operations.
• Strong financial performance monitoring and input into commercial decisions.
• Experience managing drivers, allocators and subcontractors in high-volume settings.
• Ability to adapt plans and respond to real-time disruptions.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily site operations to support safety, service, compliance and EBIT goals.
• Drive safe work practices aligned to Vision Zero, Stop for Safety and fatigue-management standards.
• Manage key financial drivers, including cost control, payroll accuracy and subcontractor rates.
• Lead and develop Allocators, Drivers and subcontractors to ensure capability and coverage.
• Oversee transport plan execution to meet OTD targets, avoid carryover and optimise utilisation.

Skills

Leadership experience

Safety ownership

People management

Operational planning

Financial acumen

Job description

Linfox in Sydney’s Kemps Creek area seeks a Senior Shift Manager to lead day-to-day transport operations for a major supermarket retailer. You’ll drive safety, service and efficiency while managing performance, people and costs in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll oversee AM/PM shifts, develop Allocators, Drivers and subcontractors, and ensure on-time delivery targets with strong financial governance and customer focus. This is a permanent, full-time on-site role.