Transport Manager

**Location**:
Rochedale

Employment Type:
SA - Salaried

Department:
QLD BRICKS SALES

**Salary**:
Competitive Salary +sign on Bonus +Great Benefits

Closing Date:
29/05/2023

**Austral Bricks are seeking an experienced and self-motivated Transport Manager to join our team in Rochedale, Queensland.**

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**Why join us?**

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- Sign on Bonus of 1 weeks extra pay for eligible new employees.
- Product discounts for staff and their family and friends of staff.
- Eligible employees will have the opportunity to be a part of the Brickworks Employee Share Plan.
- Salary continuance Insurance protects Salaried employees in the event of serious ongoing illness or injury.
- We are proud to support and be associated with the Children’s Cancer Institute (CCI).
- We are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workplace environment.
- We are committed to supporting families and we have a company parental leave scheme.
- We celebrate our employees success with a variety of awards, including Employee of the Year and Values Recognition Programs.
- We invest in our employees development by offering on-going education and training, along with career progression opportunities.
- We also offer a range of support programs via our EAP provider, available to all staff and their immediate family members.

**About the role**

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Reporting to the State Sales Manager, you will be responsible for managing the delivery of Austral Bricks products in the most efficient manner to satisfy the needs of our clients.**Duties include but are not limited to**

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- Ensure truck scheduling is completed daily in a timely manner while complying with all heavy vehicle requirements;
- Direct investigations to resolve customer complaints and issues in a timely manner;
- Provide accurate and timely transport reports;
- Operate JDE to ensure all paperwork and delivery information is accurate;
- Supervise operational performance of the Despatch Supervisor and drivers to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organisational requirements;
- Monitor operations to ensure that staff members comply with administrative policies and procedures, safety rules, union contracts, and government regulations;
- Analyse expenditures and other financial information to develop plans, policies, and budgets to increase profits and improve services;
- Manage all Chain of Responsibility requirements; and
- Check product leaving yard is of a suitable quality and ensure timely delivery of product to customers.

**Success Requirements**

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- Minimum Cert 3 or Cert 4 in related field preferred.
- Demonstrated understanding or formal training in aspects of ‘Chain of Responsibility’.
- Previous experience in a transport supervision role with proven leadership skills.
- Transport experience with an understanding of heavy vehicles.
- High level of communication skills and strong conflict resolution skills.
- High level of organisational skills.
- Flexible and enthusiastic with a high level of self-confidence.
- Current High-Risk Workers Licence preferred.

**Who we are**

Brickworks is one of the Australia’s largest and most diverse building material manufacturers, housing some of Australia’s best-known building material brands.
- With a broad product portfolio including clay bricks & pavers, concrete masonry blocks, retaining wall systems, stone, precast concrete panels, roof tiles, and timber battens; Brickworks operates manufacturing and sales facilities across Australia and North America, being uniquely placed to service the demands of the building industry.
- Part of the Brickworks Group, Austral Bricks is Australia’s largest, best-known and most efficient clay brick and paver manufacturer. Founded in 1908 Austral Bricks has a well-established national presence with manufacturing and sales facilities in every state. It has long been at the forefront of product innovation and efficient, sustainable production. The introduction of robotic brick handling equipment and the ongoing pursuit of energy and resource efficiencies has enabled Austral Bricks to maintain its competitive edge.**How to Apply**

You will need to be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident to apply.