Transport Operations Manager

Griffith Corporation; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffith Corporation is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to join our busy team in Narangba. This hands-on role requires reliable leadership and cost-effective management of resources, staff, and operations in road and overnight express freight.

The successful candidate will manage operations across locations, ensure compliance with OH&S, COR, and DG legislation, and be available 24/7. You will be responsible for rostering trucks and drivers, liaising with customers to exceed

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics or freight operations is required.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential.
• Knowledge of OH&S, COR and DG legislation.
• Accreditation in BFM and Scheduling is mandatory and must be provided on commencement.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with customers and build relationships to meet and exceed requirements; negotiate rates to maximise asset utilisation while controlling costs.
• Roster trucks and drivers across multiple states.
• Maintain customer requirements and meet company KPIs.
• Coordinate linehaul and local operations with drivers and customers.
• Resolve delivery and load issues and ensure timely updates.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Team leadership

Job description

Griffith Corporation,a family owned company based in Narangba. Due to an increase in our Operations Department we now require anexperienced Operations Managerto join our busy team. This is a critical hands on role and the successful applicant will be required to providemanagement in all aspects of the Road and Overnight Express operations. You will be required to efficiently and cost effectively manage the allocation of company resources and staff to ensure Customer requirements are achieved. The role of Operations Manger requires a confident, reliable and accountable Logistics professional. We are looking for a stand out performer who is able to fulfil this diverse role.

Duties/ Responsibilities:

Your daily duties will involve (but not limited to):

• Liaise with Customers, buildon existing relationships ensuring that we comply and exceed their requirements. Negotiation of rates to maximise return on fleet assets whilst controlling and monitoring costs.
• Managing the daily Rostering of Trucks and Drivers throughout various states
• Maintain Customer requirements and meet Company KPI's.
• Liaise with various customers and drivers - both Linehaul and Local.
• Managing any issues affecting their delivery times or load problems.
• Responsible for collating paperwork on all freight movements to ensure invoicing is completed accurately.
• Ensure the operations functions comply with relevant OH&S, Quality, Driver Compliance, COR and HR practices.
• Recruit newstaff as required
• Ensure staff and employees are trained and competent to perform tasks to a high level
• Due to the nature of the business being overnight express freight you will be required to be contactable by company mobile at all times. (24/7)

The right Canditatewill have the following skills and experience:

• At least 5years experience in a similar role
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate with everyone from truckdrivers, clients, fellow staff members and management.
• An excellent understanding, demonstrated experienceof BFM ,COR and DGlegislation,
• Accreditation in BFM and Scheduling mandatory and must be provided on commencement
• Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to Safety and OH&S legislation.
• Sound computer skills
• Ability to think on their feet and resolve issues quickly.
• Attention to detail in all aspects of work.

This is a hands-on Operations position dealing directly with staff and drivers, troubleshooting various issues throughout the day and continual prioritising of resources to meet the needs of all our Customers.

An attractive salary is on offer for the right candidate.

If you think you have the right qualities and experience we are looking for