Transport Supervisor

Job no:
754106
- Work type:
Full time**Location**:
Mentone - VIC - Australia
- Applications close:
15 Dec 2023 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Here at BevChain, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Linfox, we are leaders in beverage supply chain solutions. As a specialist, we support major customers, including some of Australia’s favourite beer 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’s extensive scale, resources and logistics 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 Supervisor is ultimately responsible for the safe and cost-effective management of transport operations throughout the Customer Mentone Operation. You will be responsible for meeting our commitment to a tier one beverage 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 the customer and sub-contracting companies to exceed operational and financial metrics. Working with a 24/7 operation, you will be supporting an iconic brand so that Australian’s can enjoy their favourite beverages This is a permanent position, operating Monday - Friday | 6am-2pm, however, there is an anticipation that an individual will be available on-call during weekends during peak periods. Key areas:

- Supervise the day-to-day operations of the transport function to ensure seamless execution
- Effective management and development of direct reports and driver workforce to provide efficiency
- Ensure the operation is providing superior service offerings to customers through a proactive approach to relationship management and commitment to achieving contracted KPI’s
- Consistently communicate with the on-site customer and other external stakeholders to ensure their demands are satisfied
- Analyse equipment and operational tasks to deliver productive outcomes through resource utilisation, route optimisation and subcontractor management
- Promoting a safety-first culture and ensuring commitment to Safety, COR and Quality and Compliance requirements
- Operational responsibility with a focus on driving improvement and innovation
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to promote continuous improvement

Are you the one?

This is a pivotal role requiring a supply chain professional with experience within a fast-paced logistics environment. As a proven leader, or someone ready to take the next step in their career, you will be well positioned to provide a positive work environment and operational efficiency. You can demonstrate:

- Strong experience in the Transport/Logistics industry
- Ability to confidently lead and develop a large, high-performance team
- Possessing a commitment to processes, analytical thinking, and methodical approaches with proficiency in diverse system capabilities
- Ability to showcase self-motivation for accomplishing and driving operational results.

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.

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