Transport Operions Manager – Container Operions

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Symons Clark Logistics is a 150-year-old, family owned, Port Adelaide based transport and logistics company. Our experience brings with it premium wharf cartage and container transport services, with a focus on providing customers with complete logistics solutions including warehousing, container pack/unpack, distribution, over-dimensional, heavy haulage, project logistics and Australia wide bulk haulage.

The Transport Operations Manager – Container Operations is responsible for managing and optimising the daily activities of transport staff and overseeing the movement of goods and materials; successfully developing and implementing operational procedures that ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and optimise efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness.

What you will be doing…

• Providing strong leadership, guidance, and direction to the Transport Team.
• Overseeing transport operations including scheduling and routing for drivers and vehicles.
• Ensuring that drivers are adhering to safety standards and following all traffic laws and regulations.
• Overseeing driver and vehicle logs and schedules to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Maintaining records and reports related to transport activities, such as vehicle inspections, driver logs and fuel usage.
• Communicating with clients, customers, and team members to ensure smooth transport operations.
• Resolving any issues or conflicts that may arise during transport and work collaboratively to find solutions to problems.
• Training and developing transport staff, providing instruction on safety procedures and operational protocols.
• Developing and implementing transport policies and procedures to improve efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
• Monitoring transport costs and financial performance, implementing cost-saving measures where possible.

Do you have…

• Experience managing multi-site operation.
• Strong leadership, people management and team development skills.
• Excellent problem solving, decision making and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in analysing data and using insights to improve performance.
• Strong financial and budget management skills.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance requirements.
• Successful applicants will be required to complete a Pre-Employment Medical, Drug and Alcohol Screening, and Police Check.

Do you align with Symons Clark Logistics values?

• Respect – We respect each other and those around us.
• Accountability – We are accountable for our actions and results including everyone's safety.
• Integrity – We always act with honesty and will do what we say.
• Persistence – We work hard with urgency to make it happen.
• Passion – We have pride and believe in everything we do.

Why it's great to work with Symons Clark Logistics…

• We provide career development opportunities, we believe in supporting, training, and developing our talented employees.
• Enjoy being part of a fun and flexible work culture.
• Be supported by mentors who value your input in finding new and improved ways to achieve success.
• Enjoy a varied work experience, where each day is different and exciting from one day to the next.
• We are a steadily growing market leader in South Australia with a proud history and at a time of embarking on several exciting changes.

We really want you to be able to shine in the application process, successfully demonstrating your strengths - as such we are happy to be flexible around our process.

At Symons Clark Logistics we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, we celebrate and value diversity as we know it strengthens and adds value to our dedicated workforce.

As we step into the future of Transport and Logistics, we are committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity; we encourage women, people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, and people with disability to apply.

Please join us in our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. Apply today and be part of a team that values your unique contribution.

Interested in finding out more or have a specific question?

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• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Do you have a current Australian driver's licence? Do you consent to a Pre-Employment Medical and Drug and Alcohol Screening? Do you consent to a Police Check? Do you currently OR have you previously worked for Symons Clark Logistics?

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