Transportation Operations Manager
The primary goal of this role is to coordinate and execute daily transportation plans efficiently, ensuring timely delivery across the Melbourne metropolitan area.
This position involves collaborating with multiple stakeholders, including drivers, contractors, and customers, to achieve optimal outcomes.
Main Responsibilities:
* Operational Planning: Allocate and schedule drivers/contractors to meet daily workload demands in a cost-effective manner.
* Supervision: Oversee contractors and fleet requirements to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of daily tasks.
* Documentation Management: Handle all transport documentation, including load weights, time constraints, PODs, driver run sheets, transfers, and RDOs.
* Customer Communication: Maintain close communication with on-site customers to ensure seamless execution.
* KPI Reporting: Ensure accurate and precise KPI reports align with customer expectations.
* Relationship Management: Foster cooperative relationships among operational, transportation, and administrative staff within the organization and with customers.
* Load Coordination: Review and coordinate next day loads for drivers to commence the following day.
* Safety and Compliance: Demonstrate commitment to safety and compliance by participating in risk management, audits, work site visits, and discussions with site personnel.
The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in driver allocation, meticulous attention to detail, and excellent time management skills. Previous experience in transportation and/or warehouse operations (FMCG or retail) is advantageous.