Shift Supervisor - Gunnedah Jn906

Our client supplies clients in Queensland and NSW with high quality thermal coal products. They are seeking a Shift Supervisor to work with their Gunnedah team.
This role will report to the Project Manger, and plays a critical role in ensuring the efficient and safe transportation of coal across a 40km circuit, including coordinating truck movements, monitoring driver performance, and maintaining compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
Responsibilities include -

• Schedule daily haulage operations
  
• Conduct and record all pre-start checks thoroughly and accurately
  
• Proactively monitor and enforce the maintenance routines to ensure appropriate Manage Maintenance subcontractors
  
• Liaise with the maintenance team and Project Manager in relation to all maintenance issues and schedules
  
• Ensure depot and equipment are clean, well presented and serviceable always and maintain workplace to standards
  
• Interaction with supervisors and project managers from the client when necessary
  
• Develop and enforce safety protocols, manage inspection/auditing to conform with relevant legislation and standards.
  
• Ensure sound working knowledge of Bulk Haulage Policies and Procedures
  
• Organise or ensure employee training sessions on machine handling, safety procedures and operational efficiency
  
• Manage and motivate drivers by setting clear expectations around productivity and performance standards, ensuring they accurately record loads
  

Additional (as required) -

• Fill in where needed as a driver for times of unforeseen shortages of staff
  
• Changing of tyres when needed
  

Requirements

• Experience as a supervisor effectively running a similar transport operation ideally having worked in the coal handling process, loading/unloading
  
• Sound understanding of appropriate legislation with regards to, Health and Safety and NHVAS requirements
  
• Proficient knowledge of mechanical workings & basic maintenance of trucks
  
• Sound communication skills in relation to staff interaction and providing leadership
  and direction, with proven conflict resolution skills
  
• Analytical thinking and problem solving
  
• Project management skill for coordinating logistics and optimising processes
  
• Truck Licence (Minimum MC) with side tipping experience.
  
• Loader and Forklift tickets desirable but not mandatory
  
• Order 43 medical and Standard 11 or prepared to obtain
  
• Ability to mentor, train and communicate with drivers and maintenance personnel
  
• Ability to meet deadlines, and mentor drivers to obtain the best outcome for the business
  
• Competent computer and literacy skills
  

Benefits

• $150K + Super + vehicle
  
• 3 bedroom unit for DIDO, or mine camp accommodation