SA Transport Operations Manager
GKR Transport, Australia
Job Description
Working at our Adelaide Depot, you will be calling on your previous operations and management experience whilst using the skills and techniques we will teach you to achieve our company objectives
This is a hands-on role with an opportunity to make a difference.
What will you be doing?
- Controlling and managing a superior service delivery to our clients
- Co-ordinate the inbound and outbound freight ensuring all collection and deliveries are done in a timely manner
- Manage Branch operations, labour and vehicle resources in order to achieve delivery and service objectives both local and interstate
- Manage and lead the operations personnel ensuring adherence to standard procedures
- Plan, manage and review all fleet repairs and visual maintenance
- Maintain a safe working environment for all personnel
- Comply with company policy and legislative requirements relation to Work Health and Safety, storage and handling of dangerous goods, traffic laws and Federal and State Government Regulations.
- Manage operational costs against budgets and targets as set by the State Manager.
- Manage and maintain property, plant and site security.
What's in it for you?
You will be rewarded with a competitive salary + super. You will be working with great people and will be supported by a management team that has extensive industry experience. Industry and ongoing operations training will be provided.
What attributes are we looking for in this role:
- Proven leadership skills
- Proven organisational/planning ability
- The ability to liaise with sales, admin and operational personnel
- Computer Literacy
- Outstanding customer service focus
- TLIF3063 - Apply Fatigue Management Strategies (Scheduler) Desired
- TLIF2010 - Apply Fatigue Management Strategies (Driver) Desired
- Previous experience in a logistics environment
- Transport Industry experience
- A proven track record of over achievement in planning and scheduling
- Forklift Licence - desired
Who are we?
About GKR Transport
GKR Transport specialise in the supply of transport, storage, and logistics services to a wide range of industries. Having opened our doors in 1985, we have extensive experience in providing practical and affordable solutions to our clients, including companies in the automotive, industrial, heavy haulage, oil and gas, mining, and manufacturing sectors.
When you work for GKR, we support our employees with ongoing training to ensure that your service expectations are clearly recognised and properly fulfilled. We work in a highly competitive industry and pride ourselves on our high-quality staff and the consistent excellent service we provide, putting us among the industry leaders in the transport, storage, and logistics sector.
GRK Transport is proud to be a part of the Logistics Holdings Australia Group (LHA) network of companies, a Division of Freight Management Holdings (FMH).
Note:
- Successful applicants will be required to undergo a drug and alcohol screening along with a pre-employment medical.