Transport Manager

Foodboss; Penrith; Presencial; AUD 90 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Foodboss in NSW is seeking a Transport Manager to lead and optimise refrigerated transport operations across NSW and interstate. You will manage the transport team, oversee fleet scheduling and ensure service levels meet customer requirements.

The role focuses on KPI tracking, cost control, safety compliance under HVNL, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will have proven leadership, a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to balance competing priorities.

Qualificações

• Proven experience in a Transport Manager or comparable transport leadership role.
• Ability to manage operational KPIs and improve business performance.
• Strong people management and decision-making skills.
• Understanding of transport costs, fleet utilisation and profitability.
• Knowledge of HVNL, Chain of Responsibility and safety requirements.
• Experience in refrigerated transport or food distribution welcomed.

Responsabilidades

• Lead transport operations team to drive performance and accountability.
• Oversee daily fleet operations, scheduling and resource allocation.
• Monitor KPIs, fleet utilisation, costs and profitability.
• Maintain high standards of customer service and on-time deliveries.
• Ensure HVNL compliance and safety requirements.
• Identify and implement operational improvements.
• Resolve operational challenges promptly.

Conhecimentos

Transport leadership

KPI management

People management

Budgeting & cost control

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Reporting to senior management, you will take responsibility for the effective management and performance of our transport operations. You will lead the team, oversee daily operations and ensure our fleet and resources are utilised efficiently to meet customer and business requirements.

Key responsibilities

Leading, managing and developing the transport operations team to achieve strong performance and accountability.

Overseeing daily fleet operations, transport scheduling and resource allocation.

Monitoring and managing operational KPIs, fleet utilisation, costs and profitability.

Maintaining high standards of customer service, on-time deliveries and overall service performance.

Ensuring compliance with the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), Chain of Responsibility obligations and relevant safety requirements.

Identifying and implementing operational improvements to increase efficiency, productivity and cost-effectiveness.

Taking ownership of operational challenges and ensuring issues are resolved promptly and effectively.

About You

Proven experience in a Transport Manager or comparable transport leadership role.

A demonstrated ability to manage operational KPIs and improve business performance.

Strong people management, leadership and decision-making skills.

A sound commercial understanding of transport costs, fleet utilisation and profitability.

Comprehensive knowledge of transport operations, safety and compliance requirements.

A proactive approach to problem-solving, accountability and continuous improvement.

The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining service standards and operational efficiency.

Experience in refrigerated transport or food distribution will be highly regarded.

About Us

Foodboss is an established, privately owned transport and logistics business specialising in refrigerated transport, distribution and cold storage across NSW and interstate.