Transport Manager

2 weeks ago

Lidcombe, Australia 'COS Full time

Keen to work for a great Aussie company?

Seeking experienced Transport Operations Manager to join our busy Sydney Distribution Centre. Due to continued growth, scope and diversity of our service offer, an exciting opportunity exists to join one of Australia's high growth private businesses.

Immediate Start Available:

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Lead and manage driver runs for a fleet of 40+ drivers + small warehouse team:

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Lead and support our Branches in Canberra and Newcastle; cross-dock hubs with 3 + drivers
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Blend of company, Sub-contractor and 3rd party drivers and fleet:

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Monday to Friday | 7am starts, however flexibility required for occasional 5am:

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Friendly team culture, active reward, and recognition with career development

The Opportunity
This role will see you reporting to the DC Manager - NSW/ACT.

You will be responsible for NSW; Sydney, Newcastle and the ACT fleet.


Your key role will be to lead and empower your teams whilst managing costs and improving efficiencies, in turn maintaining a high level of customer service, sustaining our value of Service Excellence.

You will need to analyse data and identify concerns and areas for improvement, continuously looking at ways to innovate.

As you innovate and find efficiencies you will assist the GM Logistics to cascade these Nationally

Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Ensure a Safe and Compliant workplace to meet standards of
  • CoR
  • DG handling
  • Equipment safety and compliance checks
  • Manual Handling Techniques
  • Relevant workplace health and safety legislation and guidelines
  • Plan and supervise daily deliveries for a fleet of approximately 40 drivers
  • Create and maintain a solid relationship with all our drivers
  • Lead and motivate a small team of warehouse team members who support the Outbound Process
  • Ensure all drivers sort and load in a timely and safe manner to ensure a prompt departure
  • Monitor overall driver performance and ensure compliance of all policies and procedures
  • Manage new driver induction process, ongoing training, and assessment
  • Ensure your team respond to daily transport enquiries from internal and external stakeholders in an efficient and effective manner
  • Proactively identify transport operational issues, potential problems, and opportunities, able to recommend corrective actions where required
  • Build and foster successful business relationships with key stakeholders
  • Adapt to seasonal & project related increases in volume implement change with limited disruption
  • Monitor transport budget to ensure costs are effectively controlled, provide reporting
  • Able to travel to Canberra and/or Newcastle as required

About You
To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate the skills below:

  • A minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role within the Transport Operations industry or experience within the Outbound department of a busy FMCG DC
  • Demonstrated experience in fleet management and transport allocation in a highvolume and fast paced customer service environment
  • Demonstrated commercial skills including P&L experience and reporting
  • Strong awareness of Safety and Compliance Management
  • Highly motivated and prepared to take the initiative
  • Results driven, seeking out opportunities for continuous improvement
  • Sound knowledge of Sydney, Newcastle/Canberra metro areas
  • Exceptional time management skills with the ability to juggle conflicting priorities in a demanding environment
  • Always maintain a professional and positive attitude
  • Work well in a team environment
  • The ability to adapt quickly to changes in priorities and situations
  • A high level of selfmotivation with the ability to think on your feet
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with key stakeholders
  • Excellent numerical, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Systems knowledge of use of 1stTier WMS/TMS, and Microsoft Office

Why work for COS?
We are a family business with family values and our staff are key to our success. We are passionate about providing a productive and safe environment with modern facilities.

This is a great opportunity to play a part in working for one of Australia's true success stories.

How to Apply

COS can offer you not just a job but a career.
**If you are interested, we'd love to hear from you

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