AddressSymons Clark Logistics is a 140 year old, family owned, Port Adelaide based transport and logistics company. Our experience brings with it premium wharf cartage and container transport services, with a focus on providing customers with complete logistics solutions including warehousing, container pack/unpack, distribution, over-dimensional, heavy haulage, project logistics and Australia wide bulk haulage.
The Transport Operations Supervisor – Line Haul is responsible for managing the daily activities of transport staff and overseeing the movement of goods and materials; successfully developing and implementing operational procedures that help optimise efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
What you will be doing…
- Developing relationships with clients to grow the overall availability of freight/ loads and to ensure truck utilisation is maximised.
- Identifying new client opportunities and working with management to follow up and obtain new business from those opportunities.
- Providing quotes to customers and assesing the viability of loading for vehicles.
- Communicating load plans with clients to ensure service levels maintained.
- Overseeing Transport Operations including scheduling and routing for drivers and vehicles.
- Ensuring that drivers are adhering to safety standards and following all traffic laws and regulations.
- Preparing and maintaining records and reports related to transport activities, such as vehicle inspections, driver logs and fuel usage.
- Communicating with clients, customers, and team members to ensure smooth Transport Operations.
- Monitoring transport costs and financial performance, implementing cost-saving measures where possible.
Do you have…
- Previous experience working in a Transport Operations Supervisor role in the Transport industry (ideally Line Haul experience), or equivalent experience.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven leadership and management skills.
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and professionally across departments.
Do you align with Symons Clark Logistics values?
- Respect – We respect each other and those around us.
- Accountability – We are accountable for our actions and results including everyone’s safety.
- Integrity – We always act with honesty and will do what we say.
- Persistence – We work hard with urgency to make it happen.
- Passion – We have pride and believe in everything we do.
Why it’s great to work with Symons Clark Logistics…
- We provide career development opportunities, we believe in supporting, training, and developing our talented employees.
- Enjoy being part of a fun and flexible work culture.
- Be supported by mentors who value your input in finding new and improved ways to achieve success.
- Enjoy a varied work experience, where each day is different and exciting from one day to the next.
- We are a steadily growing market leader in South Australia with a proud history and at a time of embarking on several exciting changes.
We really want you to be able to shine in the application process, successfully demonstrating your strengths - as such we are happy to be flexible around our process.
Interested in finding out more or have a specific question?
Please email ***************@symonsclark.com.au.
Interested in applying?
- Click on the ‘Apply’ button.
- Send a Resume detailing your relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.
Applications close Sunday 14th July, 11:59pm.
