Distribution Team Leader

BOC, a member of Linde PLC, is known as one of the world leaders in gases, engineering and healthcare. We develop safe, sustainable and innovative solutions for customers in many specialty sectors, heavy industry and medical environments. For more than a century, the company’s gases and expertise have contributed to advances in industry and everyday life, including steelmaking, refining, chemical processing, environmental protection, wastewater treatment, welding and cutting, food processing and distribution, glass production, electronics and health care.The purpose of the role is to effectively manage the distribution of products to depots, customers and retail outlets within the zone & interstate. You will play a vital role in planning and coordinating transport operations' activities whilst liaising with other functions within the business autonomously to achieve results on a day-to-day basis. This is a permanent full time role working Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at our sites in Preston and DandenongAdditional responsibilities in this role also include:You will manage the distribution of products to depots, customers and retail outlets within the zone and interstateYou will plan and coordinate transport operations' activities while liaising with other functions within the business Ensure compliance to Linde standards, local regulations and contracted terms & conditionsMonitor the drive-cam system to ensure effective coaching is carried out in a timely mannerFacilitate and execute the Distribution strategy for your areas, in line with the Regional Distribution plan as directed by the distribution managerYou will work with the Distribution manager to execute strategy on Safety, Service, People and Performance Provide clear direction to direct staff and contractors ensuring the strategy is clearly communicated and effectively understood in each of the AreasProvide coverage for other roles within distribution as directed by the distribution managerSkills and experience we are looking for:You will have at least 5 years' experience in managing a team within transport, ideally managing dispatch admin and fleetIn addition, you will have professional and technical competence within Logistics operationsExcellent motivational and leadership skills – breeds a ‘Can do’ attitude in teamsYou will have the ability to understand large-scale transport scheduling systems and processesKnowledge of Dangerous Goods transportExperience in SAP systems and processesFinally, you have strong verbal and written communication skillsWhy you will love working with usAt BOC we understand and respect a work/life balance, and that's why we have introduced initiatives such as generous parental leave, flexible working arrangements and attractive superannuation benefits. We are also firmly enthusiastic and involved when it comes to the community as well as our partner charities with organizations such as Road Safety Education and Redkite.BOC is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. If you would like to know more information about how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and benefits here: https://au.work180.co/employer/boc-auHave we inspired you? Let’s talk about it