Transport Supervisor - Night

Overview

Job no : 760984

Work type : Full time

Location : Mentone - VIC - Australia

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Here at BevChain, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Linfox, we are leaders in beverage supply chain solutions. As industry specialists, we partner with major customers, including some of Australia’s top beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverage brands. Our mission is to provide our customers with a competitive advantage through industry leading innovations in safety, sustainability and efficiency. Linfox is Asia Pacific's largest privately owned logistics business, and BevChain benefits from Linfox’s extensive scale, resources and logistics network. Create a career to be proud of. Expect all this and more when you join us at BevChain.

What does the job look like?

The Transport Supervisor is tasked with efficiently implementing the daily night load plan for bulk and route deliveries, aiming to minimise costs and enhance equipment utilisation across the Melbourne metropolitan area. Specifically tailored to the Customer Mentone Operation, this position entails collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including BevChain drivers, subcontractors, and the tier one beverage customer to ensure utmost customer satisfaction. The goal is to optimise all delivery opportunities and establish processes with dispatch / receiving facilities to uphold high levels of on-time performance and continuous improvement.

This is an exciting permanent opportunity, operating on the Night shift, Monday – Friday, commencing from 9pm – 5am. Given the nature of this 24 / 7 operation, flexibility in working hours is anticipated, and availability during peak periods is required. Key areas :

• Effectively allocate and schedule drivers / subcontractors predominately to distribution centres and to achieve daily workloads promptly and cost-effectively
• Supervise subcontractors and fleet requirements to ensure the timely and cost-effective completion of daily workloads
• Manage all transport documentation, including load weight / time, constraints, PODs, driver run sheets, transfers, RDOs
• Maintain close communication and regularly update the on-site customer to ensure seamless execution
• Ensure all KPI reports are precise and accurate, ensuring their alignment with customer expectations
• Maintain and foster a cooperative relationship among operational, transport, and administrative staff within both BevChain and the customer
• Review and coordinate next day loads for the drivers to commence the following day
• Demonstrate a commitment to safety and compliance by actively participating in risk management, audits, work site visits, SWATs, and engaging in discussions with site personnel

Are you the one?

We’re looking for a motivated and proactive Transport Supervisor who thrives in a fast-paced logistics environment. You’ll bring a customer-first mindset, excellent people skills, and a strong background in transport operations. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in driver allocation, meticulous attention to detail, and outstanding time management abilities. Previous experience in transport and / or warehouse operations (FMCG or retail is an advantage)

What's in it for me?

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.

We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Linfox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Further information

You will be required to meet BevChain's employment criteria which will include but not be limited to a criminal history check and full medical with a drug and alcohol test.

Lead night shift transport operations. Supervise drivers, drive safety & compliance, and keep deliveries running smoothly.

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