Fleet Supervisor

About Strait Link

Strait Link has a proud history as a vital link in the supply chain between Tasmania and the Australian mainland. As an end-to-end logistics provider, everyday our people - on our vessels, at ports, at our depots and warehouses, and in our trucks and offices - play a vital role connecting Tasmanian businesses and communities. 

Through daily sea freight services between Port of Melbourne in Victoria and Port of Burnie in Tasmania, our world-class ships connect the Tasmanian economy and communities with customers, suppliers and markets across Australia and, in turn, the world.

About the Role

As the Fleet Supervisor working Tuesday-Saturday, you will be responsible for all aspects of safety, performance, resourcing and team leadership within Strait Link's Port Melbourne refrigeration logistics division. 

This includes being accountable for all activities and resources associated with the shift to achieve objectives, optimise profitability, and improve efficiency with a strong customer focus, and in a safe and engaging manner. 

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure customer focus is present in all activities undertaken by the team, considering the impact on service delivery in decision-making.
• Plan, coordinate and provide direction regarding day-to-day operations workflow in your area of responsibility. 
• As a member of the shift leadership team, proactively lead, set and maintain work standards and behaviours - and help to hold team members to account.
• Conduct labour cost management activities, in line with budget requirements and oversee labour planning with the help of reporting tools.
• Apply a proactive and preventative approach to HSE issues affecting the site or work area.

About You

• Attained a High School Certificate or equivalent
• TAFE/Tertiary qualification in Logistics or similar discipline preferred
• Valid Drivers License
• RACA 1 & 2, Dangerous Goods Acceptance by Air, Airside Awareness Training
• Strong understanding of the Transport Industry and knowledge of regulatory requirements
• Demonstrated experience in front line leadership
• Strong computer skills including a good working knowledge of Microsoft suite - in particular Excel reporting
• Enthusiastic, with a customer service mindset
• Flexible and able to adapt to constant change
• Thrives working collaboratively with a team to achieve targets

An inclusive workplace, works for everyone

We celebrate difference. At Strait Link we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that gives everyone the chance to contribute to a bigger and brighter future with us. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and invite applications from people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, people living with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. If you need additional support to be your best self during the application process, please let us know.

We appreciate your understanding that we are not accepting applications or CVs from agencies. For any queries, please email askHR@straitlink.com.au

We have several roles currently advertised, which means our recruitment process may take longer than usual. As such, we thank you for your patience.