Transport Manager

Job no: 760737
Work type: Full time
Location: Kemps Creek - NSW - Australia
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Here at BevChain, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Linfox, we areleaders in beverage supply chain solutions. As industry specialists, we partner with major customers, including some of Australia's top beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverage brands. Our mission is to provide our customers with a competitive advantage through industry leading innovations in safety, sustainability and efficiency. Linfox is Asia Pacific's largest privately owned logistics business, and BevChain benefits from Linfox'sextensivescale,resources andlogistics network. Create a career to be proud of. Expect all this and more when you join us at BevChain.

What does the job look like?

The Transport Manager is ultimately responsible for the safe and cost-effective management of the transport at our Kemps Creek site. In this role you will be responsible for meeting our commitment to our customer through the provision of quality service and operational efficiency.

Working in collaboration with our people, every decision you make will be driven by safety, service, and cost, partnering closely with customer and sub-contracting companies to achieve and exceed operational and financial metrics. You will also take ownership to identify and deliver continuous improvement initiatives, train, and develop staff and adhere to BevChain policies and procedures. Key areas:

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team, including direct reports and a large subcontractor base
• Manage labour planning, wage control, and resource allocation to meet operational and financial targets
• Take ownership of site-level P&L performance, ensuring cost-effective service delivery and alignment to budget
• Ensure compliance with Chain of Responsibility, NHVL, and all site-based safety policies through accurate reporting, audits, and risk management
• Drive continuous improvement by developing and implementing systems, processes, and policies that enhance operational efficiency and service outcomes
• Partner closely with internal and external stakeholders to meet contractual KPIs and maintain strong customer relationships

Are you the one?

This is a pivotal role requiring a manager with experience within the transport industry.You thrive in a fast-paced environment and have experience providing leadership and effective commercial and operational decision making. You can demonstrate:

• Experience managing people, medium to large teams (30+) and subcontractor networks
• Proven experience in transport management, ideally with exposure to industrial/unionised sites
• Strong understanding of P&L responsibility, cost control, and commercial decision-making
• Strong financial acumen, with a history of managing budgets, controlling wages, and driving profitable operations
• Process driven, Analytical and Methodical

What's in it for me?

• 12 weeks paid parental leave and return to work bonus for eligible employees
• Career development opportunities and mentoring programs
• Access to a range of benefits across dining and adventure, travel and health and well-being
• The chance to work in a high-performing team where your contributions truly make an impact

At Linfox, we focus on providing an inclusive and diverse workplace where our people can perform at their best. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and perspectives; with people of diverse genders, ages, religions, abilities, sexual orientations and cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) encouraged to apply.

Sound like you? Please click the apply button to submit your application and resume.

We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Linfox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Further information

You will be required to meet BevChain's employment criteria which will include but not be limited to a criminal history check and full medical with a drug and alcohol test.

Lead transport operations, manage fleet & compliance, optimize logistics, and ensure safe, efficient delivery in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Lead transport operations, manage fleet & compliance, optimize logistics, and ensure safe, efficient delivery in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.