Transport Manager
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What does the job look like?
Linfox Resources & Industrial is seeking a Transport Manager to lead a key transport operation based onsite at one of our major customer locations in Rocklea, Queensland . We're looking for someone who enjoys being visible in the operation. Someone who likes building capability in teams, solving problems and creating a positive culture where people can perform at their best.
While leadership experience is important, we're also open to candidates who have proven themselves as a Dispatch Supervisor, Logistics Team Leader, Operations Coordinator and are ready to step into a broader leadership position. If you've been looking for the opportunity to move from supervising part of an operation to leading one, this could be the career move you've been waiting for.
Key responsibilities include
- Leading transport operations across safety, service, compliance, cost and people performance
- Building strong customer relationships and acting as the key operational contact onsite
- Optimising fleet, labour and subcontractor utilisation to maximise operational efficiency
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence programs
- Managing budgets, forecasting, reporting and cost control activities
- Leading, coaching and developing frontline leaders and operational teams
- Ensuring compliance with Chain of Responsibility, WHS and contractual obligations
- Delivering operational reporting and performance insights to key stakeholders
- Supporting workforce planning, recruitment, succession planning and employee development initiatives
- The role reports directly to the National Transport Manager and offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on both customer outcomes and business performance.
Are you the one?
We're looking for a hands-on leader who enjoys being close to the operation, supporting frontline teams, solving problems and building strong relationships with customers and stakeholders.
You'll lead a transport operation that runs in a fast-paced environment where customer expectations are high, operational challenges can change quickly, and strong leadership makes a genuine difference.
You can demonstrate:
Experience within transport, logistics, fleet or supply chain operations
Leadership experience in a supervisory, team leader or coordinating capacity
Proven success developing customer relationships and delivering service excellence
A commitment to safety and operational excellence
The ability to think commercially and solve problems
A positive attitude and willingness to continue learning
Experience using transport management systems, SAP or similar platforms
What's in it for me?
At Linfox, we don't just offer jobs. We build careers.
Join an industry leader with operations across Australia and New Zealand
Access career development opportunities across multiple business units and regions
Participate in leadership development and mentoring programs
Work within a values-driven organisation focused on safety, integrity and excellence
Be part of a collaborative and supportive leadership team
Enjoy the stability of a large, well-established business with long-term customer partnerships
12 weeks paid parental leave and return-to-work bonus for eligible employees
Access a wide range of health, wellbeing, travel and lifestyle benefits
Many of our senior leaders have progressed through the business by taking on new challenges, expanding their capabilities and leveraging the diverse career pathways available within Linfox. If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact today while building your future career, we'd love to hear from you.
At Linfox, we focus on providing an inclusive and diverse workplace where our people can perform at their best. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and perspectives, with people of diverse genders, ages, religions, abilities, sexual orientations and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, encouraged to apply.
Sound like you?
Please click the Apply button to submit your application and resume.
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.
We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Linfox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
To find out more about opportunities at Linfox, visit www.linfox.com
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About Linfox
Privately owned Australian logistics company delivering food, medicine, resources and supply-chain services across Asia Pacific.
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