We are seeking an experienced Transport Manager to join the team at the VIC Depot based in Altona.
The Transport Manager's position's purpose is to ensure a safe and cost-effective operation, that ensures both Niche's Customers and Teams Members can be at their best every day
Your great attitude, fast thinking and People Leadership capabilities nature will be highly regarded.
**The Role**
- Supervising both transport and warehouse functions.
- Daily management of the business to achieve planned/budgeted KPIs, cost outcomes, safety measures, and service levels
- Ensuring the efficient, safe, and secure loading, unloading, movement and packing of merchandise/materials/stock
- Lead, coach, and mentor direct reports, creating a customer first culture, that delivers great results
- Working alongside Truck Drivers and Operations Support areas to ensure the operation of the shift runs according to plan.
- Effectively communicate with team members and key stakeholders
- Performing quality checks on materials/stock and identify and report damages, shortages, or quality deficiencies.
- Inspecting machinery including forklift and other control equipment to determine the need for repairs and guarantee safety by performing regular maintenance in accordance with the sites WHS practices.
- Keeping updated records of inventory and activity logs
- Continuous improvement of systems and processes
**Key Requirements**:
- Min 3 years' experience in a similar role
- Background in express and general freight preferable
- Forklift License (Desirable)
- Competence with Microsoft Programs
- Strong written, verbal communication and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge & Experience with CoR regulations and Compliance relating to the transport industry.
- Must have a good working knowledge of express transport operations.
- Must have a good working knowledge of FMCG transport operations.
- Resilience, passion, and ability to work under pressure.
- Strong focus on safety and compliance.
- Motivated self-starter that can work autonomously with attention to detail
- A high level of motivation and energy with a strong focus on achieving outstanding customer experience results.
**Why you will want to work with Niche Logistics**:
- Great security and stability with Niche Logistics' rapidly growing company.
- Secure and free onsite parking.
- Internal advancement opportunities for high performers
- Working with like-minded and passionate people in an environment that will support and challenge you
- Supportive and energetic team culture
**About Niche Logistics**
Niche Logistics is a highly successful national transport company which for over 30 years, has been working with some of the most prominent brand names in the Australian Consumer, Packaged Goods, Pharmaceutical and Food Manufacturing sectors.
We are a rapidly growing company with a culture built on trust and respect. We believe our focus on quality and exceptional service delivery is the core of our success today and into the future.
With a national footprint, we are the natural supply chain partner of choice.
**_ Niche Logistics is proud to be a part of the Logistics Holdings Australia Group (LHA) network of companies, a Division of Freight Management Holdings (FMH)._