Transport Supervisor

Elgas; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safe workplace

High safety standards

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Elgas, a leading LPG and related services provider in Australia, seeks a Transport Supervisor to lead drivers, keep the fleet ready and uphold high safety standards. You’ll drive adherence to standards, schedules and budgets while delivering on customer promises.

Reporting to the Transport Manager, you will coordinate maintenance programs, monitor costs, and optimise our routing and delivery processes. A hands-on role with opportunities to improve operations and safety culture.

Responsibilities

• You will ensure all transport activities operate in compliance with standards, regulations, Elgas policy and, in the most cost-efficient method whilst meetings Elgas and customer’s expectations
• Further you are in charge to support all areas of the business with an operational emphasis on cylinder & tanker deliveries, driver induction / recruitment, training & support and, scheduling if required
• Monitor and Manage transport costs, contractor performance and payments and, control and payment of payroll / agency labour hire
• You will coordinate and control established standards of maintenance (including preventative maintenance) and breakdown programs on all delivery vehicles
• Complete regular and Random Inspections on cylinder trucks, tankers and any other vehicle used in a transport capacity on a routine basis to ensure that high standards of cleanliness, safety, and security are maintained
• You will meet all metrics and targets set by the business including, transport delivery KPI’s, truck and DEL audits, Customer Promise (transport specific), corrective actions via drivecam and coaching and Linde directives
• Maintain an up to date working understanding of Elgas’ Routing Program (RAT) to ensure maximum cost effectiveness of the transport fleet
• Constant coordination with the Regional Transport Scheduler is imperative

Job description

Elgas is a leading provider of LPG and related products, services and technical solutions in Australia and across the South Pacific. As market leaders, we are seen as experts in our field, holding the safety of our people and the sustainability of our communities as our top priorities. We respond to change with integrity and innovation, to ensure our customers get performance and reliability from our products and services.

As Transport Supervisor, you’ll bring that purpose to life through safe, dependable cylinder and tanker deliveries. Reporting to the Transport Manager, you’ll lead and support drivers, keep the fleet ready and work closely with teams across the business to deliver on our customer promises. It’s a hands-on opportunity to build a strong safety culture, bring people together and make practical improvements to everyday operations.

What you will enjoy doing

You will ensure all transport activities operate in compliance with standards, regulations, Elgas policy and, in the most cost-efficient method whilst meetings Elgas and customer’s expectations

Further you are in charge to support all areas of the business with an operational emphasis on cylinder & tanker deliveries, driver induction / recruitment, training & support and, scheduling if required

Monitor and Manage transport costs, contractor performance and payments and, control and payment of payroll / agency labour hire

You will coordinate and control established standards of maintenance (including preventative maintenance) and breakdown programs on all delivery vehicles

Complete regular and Random Inspections on cylinder trucks, tankers and any other vehicle used in a transport capacity on a routine basis to ensure that high standards of cleanliness, safety, and security are maintained

You will meet all metrics and targets set by the business including, transport delivery KPI’s, truck and DEL audits, Customer Promise (transport specific), corrective actions via drivecam and coaching and Linde directives

Maintain an up to date working understanding of Elgas’ Routing Program (RAT) to ensure maximum cost effectiveness of the transport fleet

Constant coordination with the Regional Transport Scheduler is imperative

What makes you great

You have excellent decision-making skills and personal initiative and adaptability

Proven ability to prioritise, work well under pressure and effectively achieve deadlines is required for this role

Moreover you have experience to identify and deal effectively with difficult situations and provide appropriate solutions and alternatives

Ability to multi-task, share team responsibilities to maintain maximum monitoring level of prompt, efficient and courteous customer service

Initiative, organisational skills and flexibility to operate in both a team environment and independently

Problem analysis & solving with an attention to detail and accuracy is necessary

In addition you have a strong transport background

Why you will love working with us

At Linde we identify ourselves with our products – either working for the technical or medical gases business. Being a company with a long tradition in the gases business, we not only care about our customers and high quality products, but most importantly about our employees. While working with us, expect a safe workplace, high safety standards and a true commitment from our managers to safety.

What we offer you!

At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you’re looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.

Elgas is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from diverse demographics, including Indigenous Australians and people with a disability. We're local, with service centers around the country to ensure rapid supply and reliable delivery in virtually every area. Our customers get convenient 24/7 Online Services for orders, payments and account information.

Elgas offers a diverse range of employment opportunities, training programs and enhance career development for outstanding employees, including the possibility of career advancement opportunities with BOC and the global Linde Group.We also have a variety of employee appreciation programs to recognise solo and collaborative team efforts.

In order to apply, you must have full work rights in Australia.

Any designations used of course apply to persons of all genders. The form of speech used here is for simplicity only.

Elgas acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.