AddressAt DGL Group, we focus on solving problems for our customers. We are a diversified industrial group of companies, offering end-to-end supply chain service, including chemical and industrial formulation and manufacturing, warehousing and distribution, waste management and environmental solutions.
With more than 3,100 customers and 850+ employees, we operate across Australia and New Zealand, as well as internationally. We are listed on the Australian Stock Exchange and are on a trajectory of significant growth – which brings enormous opportunities for the right candidate.
Due to growth and new business opportunities, we are currently seeking experienced Transport Operations Supervisor for our Kewdale, WA facility. This permanent full-time role offers great career prospects and an attractive salary package within a global logistics corporation.
The successful applicant will be responsible for the efficient and effective use of resources provided. You will be self-motivated, driven to succeed, while ensuring that Safety requirements, exceptional customer service, and operational targets are always achieved.
Responsibilities:
- Schedule and allocate all wharf container transport requests and deliveries and determine subcontractor requirements for your defined operational portfolio to achieve DIFOT.
- Monitor driver fatigue in accordance with Company and legislative requirements.
- Analyse equipment and operational tasks to determine safe and effective resource utilisation, route optimisation, and subcontractor allocation.
- Prepare and analyse reports to assess performance against key performance indicators and business plans.
- Ensure all scheduled maintenance and repairs are undertaken in a timely and efficient manner.
- Ensure compliance with safety requirements and applicable industry & Company standards.
- Liaise with customers as required to resolve issues.
- Provide operational guidance to drivers on freight type, vehicle requirements, load restraints, and load placement.
- Review procedures, processes, and practices to identify opportunities for Improvement.
- Ensure compliance with all OH&S requirements and adhering to the company Occupational Health & Safety Policy
- Correctly using PPE where required and/or instructed by Supervisor/ Manager
- Adhering to and being active within the site Emergency Response Plan (ERP)
- Reporting hazards and participating in risk assessments where relevant
- Apply safe working practices and regulations complying with WHS legislation.
- Understanding in booking and planning for bulk stack container runs ex major shipping terminals within limited schedules
- Coordination the booking of container timeslots for customer deliveries to site via sideloader equipment
- Other additional duties as directed by management.
Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years' experience leading a team and managing assets in a road routing transport operation to deliver business objectives.
- Working knowledge of wharf booking systems such as 1-Stop and Container Chain is essential
- Experience in effectively managing the timely dehire of shipping containers to ensure no penalty or detention fees are incurred is essential
- working knowledge of the Australian Dangerous Goods guidelines pertaining to transport by road and sea for both packaged and bulk dangerous goods is essential
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the application of NHVAS, CoR (Fatigue Management, Load planning, and Mass Management), Dangerous Goods Awareness, and Segregation requirements.
- Well-developed communication skills, both oral and written
- Demonstrated attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Extensive working knowledge of the geography of WA
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and basic WMS/TMS software.
- Knowledge and understanding of WH&S requirements.
- Proven ability to meet deadlines, achieve performance and productivity targets.
- Ability to comply with Company policies, procedures, and legislative requirements.
- Superior planning and decision-making skills
