National Transport Manager

6 days ago


Derrimut, Australia Don Watson Transport & Coldstores Full time

Full-time

**Job no**:JQAK40296

**Location**:Derrimut

**Closing Date**:Friday, 15 November 2024

**NATIONAL TRANSPORT MANAGER**

Here at Don Watson Transport, we are leaders in refrigerated supply chain solutions. As a specialist, we support major customers, including some of Australia’s favourite food production and retail brands. Our mission is to provide our customers with a competitive advantage through industry leading innovations in safety, sustainability, and efficiency. Create a career to be proud of. Expect all this and more when you join us at Don Watson Transport.

**What does the job look like?**

Take your career to new heights with Don Watson Transport in a key senior leadership position, working with one of our major brand partners. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Senior Logistics Manager to drive both business development and professional advancement.

As the National Operations Manager you will oversee the strategic direction, safety, and compliance of national operations. Your mission will be to meet the company’s service, delivery, quality, and financial goals while ensuring an exceptional customer experience. Key areas:

- Optimise Productivity and Efficiency: Maximise resource use and operational productivity while maintaining cost control.
- Drive Operational and Commercial Success: Achieve business objectives while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Team Leadership: Mentor and motivate your team to drive positive outcomes and maintain high performance.
- Customer Relationship Management: Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders to enhance service delivery and fuel business growth.
- Lead Safety and Sustainability Initiatives: Implement strategies with a hands-on approach, prioritising safety and environmental sustainability.

**Are you the one?**

We are looking for a high-performing leader capable of fostering an inclusive and accountable culture in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about logistics, people, and delivering superior customer service, this is your chance to lead by example and shape the future of the logistics industry. Supported by a committed team and senior leadership, you will have the opportunity to influence significant outcomes while advancing your own career. You can demonstrate:

- Management Experience in Transport Operations (Bulk, Shuttle, and Route): Proven track record of excellence in safety, operations, and financial performance across various transport modes.
- Proven Ability to Lead and Build Teams: Skilled in team leadership, with the ability to develop and grow high-performing teams.
- Strong Influencing Skills with Coaching and Mentoring Capabilities: Able to guide and inspire your team to achieve their best.
- Action-Oriented and Results-Driven: Focused on delivering tangible outcomes and meeting business goals.
- Leadership and Performance Management: A history of driving organisational performance and leading teams to success.
- Strong Commercial Acumen: Ability to consistently deliver positive financial and operational outcomes.
- Exceptional Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, coupled with a commitment to producing quality reports.

This is a fulltime onsite role based in our Derrimut Office.

We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies.

**Further information**

You will be required to meet Don Watson Transport’s employment criteria which will include but not be limited to a full medical with a drug and alcohol test.

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