Transport Manager

Here at Linfox we believe together, anything is possible. Use sophisticated technology to deliver everyday essentials and natural resources for Australia’s biggest companies. Work with major customers in retail, healthcare, government and defence. Shape the future of logistics with industry leading innovations in safety, sustainability and efficiency. Create a career to be proud of. Expect all this and more when you join Linfox.
What does the job look like?
Linfox is partnered with Australia’s leading Resources and Industrial companies, providing specialised logistics services across the country. We are seeking a Transport Manager for our Queensland business, a role that is ultimately responsible for the safe and cost-effective management of transportation operations for a long term and highly valued customer.
Through collaboration with our people, you will oversee safety, service and cost performance, partnering closely with our customer to exceed operational and financial metrics. Maintaining a long-term focus to relationships, you will also take ownership to identify and deliver continuous improvement opportunities, train and develop drivers and the fleet team to understand the important roles they play. Key areas:

• Promoting a safety-first culture and ensuring commitment to safety, COR and quality requirements
• P&L oversight with a focus on growing the business organically and to achieve targets
• Effective management and development of driver workforce to provide efficiency
• Optimise equipment and operational tasks to deliver productive outcomes through resource utilization
• Proactive management of customer and subcontractor relationships 
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to promote continuous improvement

  Are you the one?
This is an opportunity for an established logistics professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, experienced in providing leadership and effective operational decision making within a supply chain environment. You can demonstrate: 

• Excellent stakeholder engagement with an ability to build strong relationships across all levels and effectively manage supply contracts
• Ability to confidently lead, drive outcomes and develop diverse high-performance teams
• Exposure to route optimisation and driver management 
• Understanding of operational drivers, cost control and operational budgeting

Process driven, analytical and methodical with a passion to drive continuous improvement At Linfox, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace where people can perform at their best. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), ages, religions, abilities, gender identities and sexual orientations.
Sound like you? Please click the apply button to submit your application and resume.
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Further information
You will be required to meet Linfox's employment criteria which will include but not be limited to a criminal history check and full medical with a drug and alcohol test.
To find out more about opportunities at Linfox, visit www.linfox.com/careers