Title: Drive Your Career with Centurion: Seeking Transport Manager - National Linehaul
Company Overview:
Centurion is a premier logistics company with a long-standing reputation for excellence in transportation services across Australia. Founded in 1971, our business provides nationwide service with 34 branches across Western Australia, Queensland, Northern Territory, South Australia and Victoria.
We’re currently expanding our team and looking for a Transport Manager - National Linehaul to join us in delivering quality service to our customers.
About the Role:
We're looking for a passionate Transport Manager to join our team! Be part of one of Australia’s largest privately-owned transport and logistics companies. Take charge and play a key leadership role in overseeing daily transport operations while also driving strategic initiatives that contribute to the long-term success of the business. If you’re ready to lead a dynamic team, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
* Play a key leadership role in overseeing daily transport operations while also driving strategic initiatives that contribute to the long-term success of the business. You will be responsible for optimizing operational performance, ensuring efficient and cost-effective transport solutions, and leading the team to meet organizational goals.
* Leverage your experience and market knowledge to actively identify and pursue new business development opportunities, focusing on building and expanding relationships with current and potential customers.
* Work closely with the sales team to support client acquisition and retention, providing insights and expertise to develop tailored transport solutions. By understanding market trends and customer needs, you'll contribute to growing the transport service offerings and expanding the customer base.
* Provide leadership, development, and guidance to a diverse range of areas within Operations while directing and building your team to ensure operational success of the national linehaul division.
* Conduct regular customer review meetings, building strong, long-term relationships with key clients, while presenting performance metrics, KPIs, and improvement plans, fostering transparency and collaboration to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty.
* Work within the Operations Budget to meet the operations financial targets, achieving a business profit result while expanding future opportunities through business development and sales support.
* Be accountable for the overall performance and success of the business unit, maintaining high standards in operations and achieving operational plan goals.
Skills and Experience:
* 5+ years of experience in LineHaul operations and people management.
* Strong communication and negotiation skills as well as a proven ability to leverage established industry relationships.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with team members, other departments, and external stakeholders.
* Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain or Business Management or other relevant discipline, or extensive industry experience.
* Strong leadership abilities to oversee and guide a team of operators, dispatchers, and other personnel.
* A deep understanding of regulations, compliance, and safety standards.
* Familiarity with transportation management systems (TMS), routing software, and other relevant tools.
Why Join Centurion?
* Competitive pay rates and benefits package.
* Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
* Supportive and collaborative team environment.
* Be part of a company that values safety, integrity, and excellence.
How to Apply:
Ready to drive your career forward with Centurion? If you feel you have the experience, ability, and skills to take the next step with your career within Centurion, we want to hear from you. Click Apply now. For more information, please contact recruitment@centurion.net.au
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to join a leader in the transportation industry! We are an Equal Opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from women and First Nations People.
Please note that we do not accept applications from recruitment agencies. Direct applicants only.
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