Transport Company Manager

About the Company

About the Role

Responsibilities

• ● Direct and control the operational and commercial performance of the company's refrigerated transport operations.
• ● Plan and coordinate the arrival, turnaround and dispatch of interstate road trains at the Jandakot depot, including load planning, driver allocation and scheduling of return loads.
• ● Coordinate the cartage of rail-carried refrigerated freight to and from intermodal terminals, including container collection and delivery scheduling, and liaison with rail operators and terminal staff.
• ● Direct the allocation, utilisation and turnaround of the Group's national refrigerated rail container fleet across the east-west corridor, including scheduling of container movements between eastern and western depots and liaison with rail operators on capacity and service performance.
• ● Manage road train assembly and breakdown at the depot and ensure compliance with Western Australian road train access, route and permit conditions.
• ● Manage the acquisition, replacement and disposal of prime movers, refrigerated trailers, refrigeration units and ancillary transport equipment.
• ● Oversee preventative servicing programs, workshop arrangements, refrigeration-unit maintenance and bulk-fuel supply arrangements.
• ● Monitor fleet availability, utilisation, fuel consumption, maintenance costs and operating performance.
• ● Meet with customers to determine their freight, delivery and cold-chain service requirements.
• ● Advise customers on appropriate vehicle configurations, service capabilities, transport conditions, cartage rates and contractual terms.
• ● Manage key customer relationships, negotiate freight rates and service terms, and resolve escalated customer complaints.
• ● Oversee the receipt and processing of customer orders, freight bookings and transport instructions.
• ● Develop, approve and monitor line-haul and metropolitan transport schedules.
• ● Direct the allocation of vehicles, refrigerated trailers and drivers to meet customer requirements and operational priorities.
• ● Set and monitor the carriage and storage conditions required to maintain product integrity, including temperature set points, refrigeration monitoring and cold-chain documentation.
• ● Coordinate the collection and delivery of freight and the movement of vehicles between depots, customer sites and workshops.
• ● Oversee the operation of on-site freezer and chiller storage in support of the depot's transport operations, including space utilisation, stock movement and temperature compliance.
• ● Maintain operational and commercial records and prepare management reports covering fleet utilisation, on-time delivery performance, cost per kilometre, transport expenditure and operating margin.
• ● Prepare and control operational budgets, monitor transport costs and implement productivity and efficiency improvements.
• ● Lead depot supervisors, transport allocators, drivers and other operational employees.

Requirements

• ● An AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma or higher qualification in transport and logistics, logistics management, supply chain management, business management or a related discipline. Applicants without a formal qualification will be considered where they hold at least three years of relevant transport-management experience.
• ● A minimum of three years' management experience in a commercial road-transport operation, covering fleet operations, transport scheduling, operational employees, customer service and cost control.
• ● Demonstrated experience managing interstate line-haul operations, including multi-combination or road train movements, and managing driving staff operating across multiple jurisdictions.
• ● Working knowledge of the Heavy Vehicle National Law and NHVAS accreditation, together with Western Australian heavy vehicle and road train access requirements administered by Main Roads Western Australia, Chain of Responsibility, fatigue management, mass management and work health and safety obligations.
• ● Practical experience using transport-management systems, fleet telematics, vehicle-tracking systems and operational reporting tools.
• ● Demonstrated experience managing commercial customer accounts and negotiating freight rates and service terms.
• ● Strong analytical and reporting skills, including the ability to interpret fleet, cost, delivery and customer-performance data.
• ● Strong leadership, communication, negotiation and problem-solving capabilities.
• ● The ability to lead employees working across different shifts and transport schedules.
• ● A current driver licence valid in Australia, or the ability to obtain one before commencing employment.
• ● Salary and employment conditions
• ● The position offers a base salary of 150,000- 160,000 per annum, plus superannuation.
• ● The final salary will be determined according to the successful applicant's qualifications, relevant management experience and demonstrated capabilities.
• ● Employment conditions will be no less favourable than those provided to an equivalent Australian employee performing the same work at the same location.
• ● Work location
• ● The primary place of work is Jandakot, WA 6164.
• ● Occasional travel to customer sites, workshops and rail terminals may be required. The position may also require periodic interstate travel to the Group's other depots to oversee operations, maintain consistent operating standards and provide management support.
• ● How to apply
• ● Please submit:
• ● A current résumé outlining your qualifications and employment history.