Transport Operations Manager

Griffith Corporation; Narangba; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffith Corporation in Narangba seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead and hands-on manage Road and Overnight Express operations. You will allocate resources, supervise staff, and ensure customer requirements are achieved with cost efficiency.

The role demands a confident logistics professional who can work under pressure, liaise with customers and drivers, and maintain safety, COR, and OH&S standards while meeting KPI targets.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience in a similar role.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with drivers, clients, staff and management.
• Understanding of BFM, COR and DG legislation.
• 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.
• Hands-on Operations role with 24/7 availability.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Customers, build on existing relationships and exceed requirements.
• Negotiate rates to maximise return on fleet assets while controlling costs.
• Manage daily Rostering of Trucks and Drivers across states.
• Maintain Customer requirements and meet Company KPIs.
• Liaise with customers and drivers – Linehaul and Local.
• Resolve issues affecting delivery times or load problems.
• Collate paperwork for all freight movements to ensure invoicing is accurate.
• Ensure OH&S, quality and driver compliance practices are followed.
• Recruit new staff as required and train to a high standard.

Skills

5+ years exp

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Negotiation

Staff rostering

Problem solving

Computer skills

OH&S knowledge

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.