National Fleet & Equipment Manager

Lineage is the world's largest temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions provider, with a global network of over 400 facilities, spanning 25 countries across North & South America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.
Working a Lineage is not just a job - it's an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of the Lineage team, you are a critical link in the food supply chain.
The Asia-Pacific region currently includes Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Singapore employing nearly 3000 team members.
As we continue our transformation and growth journey in the region, we are now looking to appoint a National Fleet & Equipment Manager to join our Australian Transport team here in Melbourne.
Reporting to the Director Transport, Australia, the purpose of this role is to manage National Fleet and equipment operations and strategy for Lineage, delivering the business’ requirements in terms of product, delivery and service whilst managing to commercial targets.
This is achieved through fostering a flexible work team approach which focuses on efficiency, waste reduction, quality, compliance, safety and continuous improvement, whilst meeting and exceeding business expectations.
This role is key to continually supporting the implementation of best practice Fleet vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance across the National Fleet.
Key areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:
Developing, managing and communicating the Fleet & Equipment replacement strategy
Responsibility for the liaison and management of all fleet-related vendors
Developing and maintaining internal & external relationships that allow for high levels of engagement and facilitate a culture of continuous improvement.
Ensuring contracts, arrangements and procedures are set up and managed to enable the safe and efficient operation of the fleet and equipment assets.
Taking an active role in the development of realistic but stretched capex and opex budgets and managing them effectively to achieve budgeted outcomes.
Providing support to the COR/Compliance team with respect to heavy commercial vehicle compliance to internal and external regulatory requirements.
Your background and experience should ideally include:
Extensive experience in a similar role.
Mechanical qualifications.
Experience leading small – medium teams in a matrix environment.
A proven track record in the implementation of safety procedures, product safety, quality and legality issues
A safety-first mindset and demonstrable experience in leading and supporting safety initiatives and improvements.
Impressive customer service, problem solving and influencing skills.
Proficient IT skills (Microsoft Office, Fleet Management Systems, Fleet Telematics)
What's exciting about this opportunity?
As a values-based organisation, we're focused on providing our team with a safe, respectful and trusting environment where you can hopefully build a rewarding career feeding the communities we serve.
We're investing heavily in our transport capability across Australia to improve our customer service offering and support our aspiration to become a fully integrated supply chain business. This role will play a critical part in achieving that ambition.
We will also support your ongoing development and career aspirations, recognise your contributions and give you the opportunity to contribute to our transformation program.
Our Purpose: Transform the food supply-chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world.
Our Vision: To be the world's most dynamic temperature-controlled logistics company.
Our Values: Safe, Trust, Respect, Innovation, Bold & Servant Leadership.
Why Lineage?
Lineage is more than just a cold storage logistics business. We’re focused on being a vibrant, innovative and progressive employer where all our teams work safely, harmoniously and efficiently toward a common purpose - transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world.
Lineage is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic work environment and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.