Transport & Logistics Supervisor

Cookers Bulk Oil is Australia’s first and foremost supplier of cooking systems for restaurants, hotels and fast-food outlets. As an established national company, they are looking to complement their management team with a dynamic Transport & Logistics supervisor. You could have some experience in managing a team of drivers OR are an ambitious, capable transport person (with a MR or HR license) that is ready for the next step in their career. Cookers Bulk Oil is all about developing their staff so this could also be a great option! We are looking for a committed and motivated individual that is looking for a role and company that will change their life, as it has for both the GM and the State Manager. 

Reporting to the QLD State Manager you will be based at their state office in Yatala and responsible for a committed team of around 24 employees in driving, delivery and pick up. You would need to be within a 30 minute commute from the site to make this a long-term career. Candidates in their early stages of their transport career should feel encouraged to apply. 

The business has an ongoing growth focus and will need a manager who is committed, dedicated, proactive, hands on, service oriented, and demonstrates drive, experience and some knowledge in delivery operations and understands the importance of efficiency.

You will have the responsibility for:

* Managing the Logistics Operations including team member performance, training, stock takes, OH&S, Freight, Distribution. People management - Firm but fair

* Fleet management of 23 trucks and 2 Utes. (You will need an MR license to be able to jump in a truck if needed to move it around the depot) 

* Vehicle ‘runs’ – ‘run’ effectiveness without losing quality of company standards.

* Maintain training levels

* Providing strong leadership and management to all fleet staff to ensure smooth functioning of the operation and compliance with all systems, polices and processes.

The successful applicant must demonstrate:

* Some people management experience

* Foodservice, FMCG experience or ‘multidrop’ understanding

* MR or HR license

* Strong self-management and organisational skills.

* Able to maintain a professional and constructive approach under pressure.

* A sense of urgency & be self-driven, motivated and adaptable to change with a focus on customer requirements.

* Able to show initiative to work smarter and improve systems and processes.

* Excellent internal and external customer relationship building skills.

* High level communication skills written & oral, conflict resolution & negotiation. 

* Tactful, diplomatic and punctual.

* Strong computer skills.

The successful candidate will have experience with some people management, have a sense of urgency and a desire to work for a company that has one of the best cultures I have come across. The candidate can come from a business where he / she is now a 2IC wanting to make that next step.

If you're interested, then please send your resume via SEEK. For more information please contact Robbert Sindorf for a confidential discussion.