Transport Operations Supervisor

The Ron Finemore Transport Group is a leading regionally based transport operator servicing the eastern states of Australia, offering employees excellent remuneration and conditions, along with opportunities for career advancement and progression.

About this Role

In this role you will be responsible for managing daily transport operations, including fleet utilisation, load planning, and dispatch coordination.

Commitment to achieving the most effective and efficient way to allocate drivers and resources is an important aspect to this role.

The ability to communicate effectively and keep all stakeholders (especially drivers and customers) onside is a critical element of the role.

Note, that this is a day shift role within a 24/7 work environment. The roster will include working 1 day of the weekend, which will be reflected in the salary package on offer.

The role reports to the Operations Manager and is based at our Goulburn depot.

Key responsibilities include:

• Championing the Health & Safety agenda across the company.
• Providing exceptional customer service for internal and external customer stakeholders.
• Building effective relationships with all customer stakeholders.
• Scheduling and planning deliveries that optimize logistics solutions to provide the best outcome for service and performance for both the Company and its customers.
• Ensuring that all activities are performed safely, accurately and in accordance with legislative, company and customer requirements.
• Maintaining all quality and safety standards as set by our Policy Manual and Procedures Manual.
• Supporting the implementation of business plans and strategic objectives to achieve the set Company outcomes and targets.
• Rostered afterhours escalation for operation.
• Developing and maintaining the required skill set to effectively use the Company processes, procedures and systems.

About You

You are self-motivated, extremely reliable, and work well in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

You don't necessarily have a background in transport; however, you are motivated and have a can-do attitude. You are able to adapt and learn quickly in an environment and team that operates with a sense of urgency.

Your past work skills will involve some experience in either organising, allocating or scheduling in logistics.

Your skills and experience for this role need to include:

• Clear communication skills – both written and oral
• Strong relationship building skills
• Strong attention to detail
• An ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Capable of making decisions quickly
• Fast and competent computer use, inc Microsoft Office
• The ability to work alone and in teams when required
• Multitasking across a variety of work throughout your shift

More About the Business

Ron Finemore Transport (RFT) was established in 2004 to meet the road freight needs of regional industries and communities. RFT has grown into a leading company of over 900 people with more than 300 trucks on the road.

A strong, values-based company, RFT people are dedicated to providing safe, cost effective and reliable delivery of food and fuel products into our local communities.

This is a great opportunity for an individual who is looking for a steady and reliable role working with a great team.

To Apply:

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and national crime check.

All applicants need to supply their resume and a cover letter explaining their suitability for the role.

For further information, please email: [email protected] stating "Transport Operations Supervisor - Goulburn" in the subject line.