Transport Manager

Crown transport Solutions is an Australian-owned transport and logistics business delivering Australia Wide. We're not only transforming our operations but striving towards changing the logistics industry to learn more about our story, visit www.crowntransportsolutions.com.au.
Why Crown Transport Solutions
We care about our customers, our people, and our planet. We are always innovating and improving our services. We are driven by passion and purpose, and we never stop.
What we offer
Competitive salary above industry standards
Upskilling, training, mentoring and more to support your career development journey
Fun and practical employee perks and discounts
Flexible work, including work from home
Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers
Peer recognition awards acknowledge when you go above and beyond
Roles & Responsibilities:
Oversee the selection of appropriate equipment and load allocation to maximise use of equipment.
In conjunction with Fleet Controllers (local and Linehaul) ensure full utilisation of vehicles and to the safe and secure methods of accomplishing loading in an efficient and effective manner.
Ensure that all vehicles are promptly loaded or unloaded on arrival the depot.
All designated vehicles to be loaded and despatched within agreed timeframes.
Manage and review labour requirements in conjunction with Warehouse Manager to ensure appropriate coverage of daily and seasonal peaks with freight demands on all shifts.
Ensure that the operational transport office team provide a high level of customer service.
Update information as required and maintain all internal spreadsheets for weekly KPI analysis.
Constantly review load and unload process to establish best practise for safety and efficiencies.
In conjunction with Fleet Controller monitor pickup and deliveries ensuring customers and relevant personnel are promptly advised of inability to achieve planned requirements.
Ensure clear and effective UHF communication is maintained. Address any issues with non-conforming UHF use and alert management.
Liaise with site supervisors to ensure best use of the labour and equipment pool.
Monitor and ensure all operators work within the legislated work hours (Standard or Basic Fatigue Management)
Perform random spot checks to ensure that all company operators and contractors utilised have current licenses.
Ensure that operators are vigilant checking load restraint on all freight handled - on receipt for unloading or despatch for loading (Operators are those people involved in the freight handling or pick up / delivery process: forklift drivers and drivers)
Assist or as directed, conduct Prestart - Tool box meetings.
Additional Information
We believe nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace, which celebrates different points of view and gives everyone the chance to contribute, as we build to a bigger and brighter future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital or disability status.
It's never been a more exciting time to join our team as we take the next step in our journey.
To find out more about us, visit https://www.crowntransportsolutions.com.au/careers.
To be considered, you must be entitled to work in the specified country and be prepared to undertake pre-employment checks including a criminal history check and medical assessment.