Transport Operations Manager

Killen Trucking Co; Albury City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration packages

Job summary

Killen Trucking Co. is seeking an experienced Transport Operations Manager to oversee fleet operations from our new Wodonga VIC Depot.

This full-time role drives day-to-day transport activities, ensures compliance with National Heavy Vehicle Laws and fatigue management, and maintains top-tier safety and customer service. You will lead an operations team, coordinate vehicle scheduling, route planning and maintenance, generate operational reports for senior management, and resolve issues to meet

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years' experience in transport operations management.
• In-depth knowledge of transport regulations, including National Heavy Vehicle Laws, Chain of Responsibility and fatigue management.
• Proven experience managing fleet operations including scheduling, maintenance coordination and performance monitoring.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate and develop team members.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with drivers, customers and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in transport management systems and fleet tracking software; IT systems desirable.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Run all aspects of daily operations while leading the ops team, including vehicle scheduling, route planning and driver allocation to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with transport regulations while working with the compliance team.
• Coordinate with maintenance team on scheduling equipment servicing requirements.
• Liaise with customers to coordinate deliveries and resolve operational issues to ensure service is meeting commitments.
• Prepare operational reports and present to senior management.
• Respond to and resolve operational challenges.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Regulatory knowledge

Fleet management

Proficiency with TMS

Tools

Transport management systems

Job description

Killen Trucking Co. is a Australian and family owned transport and logistics company dedicated to delivering reliable, efficient and professional services across Australia. We pride ourselves on our commitment to safety, customer satisfaction and operational excellence. With a strong reputation built over years of trusted service, our team is the backbone of our success.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Transport Operations Manager to join Killen Trucking Co. based in our new Wodonga VIC Depot. This is a full-time position that plays a crucial strategic role in the day-to-day operations of our transport business. As Transport Operations Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing our fleet operations, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements, and maintaining the highest standards of safety and customer satisfaction. This position is integral to our operational success and directly impacts our ability to meet customer commitments.

Key responsibilities

• Run all aspects of our daily operations while leading the ops team, including vehicle scheduling, route planning and driver allocation to ensure efficient service delivery
• Ensure compliance with all relevant transport regulations while working with our compliance team
• Coordinate with maintenance team with scheduling equipment servicing requirements
• Liaise with customers to coordinate deliveries, operational issues and ensure service is
• Prepare operational reports and present to senior management
• Respond to and resolve operational challenges

What we're looking for

• Minimum 5+ years' experience in transport operations management
• In-depth knowledge of transport regulations, including National Heavy Vehicle Laws, Chain of Responsibility requirements and driver fatigue management legislation
• Proven experience managing fleet operations, including scheduling, maintenance coordination and performance monitoring
• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate and develop team members
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with drivers, customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Proficiency in transport management systems and fleet tracking software; experience with relevant IT systems is desirable
• Strong problem-solving abilities with attention to detail and organizational skills

What we offer

At Killen Trucking Co., we recognise the value of our team and are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment. We offer competitive remuneration packages commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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