PM Operations Supervisor - Sydney

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Detail information about job PM Operations Supervisor - Sydney. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Become part of national logistics specialist team
• Lead a small team in a dynamic division
• Career Progression Opportunities

Northline is a privately owned and managed Australian company specialising in four major areas of service provision: Freight Management, Warehousing & Distribution, Global Freight Forwarding and Mining, Construction, Oil & Gas logistics.

With a team dedicated to achieving the organisation's goals through commitment, consistency and valuing individual contribution, there is an exciting opportunity in a dynamic division at our Sydney Depot, located in Smithfield.

The PM Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the timely and efficient unloading & loading of linehaul trailers and containers, as well as maintaining a high level of service to internal and external customers.  This is a permanent full-time position, working the afternoon shift until close Monday to Friday.  

This role will encompass a variety of tasks, including but not limited to the following:

• Work closely with the Depot and Operations Managers to provide support on a daily and weekly basis, highlighting any issues with revenue, loads, costs and site;
• Coordinate Administration & planning (no rail booking cancellation fee’s, timely DMR entry, SPA’s raised for every load);
• Manage the application and efficiency of scanning activity to maintain a minimum standard of 98% accuracy;
• Work closely with the PUD Fleet to ensure drivers are complying with company procedures;
• Ensure all tranship freight is clearly marked, placed in the appropriate area and paperwork received.  This includes intrastate and on-forwarding freight;
• Coordinate between Freight and Warehousing & Distribution to ensure procedures and customers requirements are met (including labour, forklift usage and fleet);
• Deliver induction and training to new and current staff;
• Reduce overtime costs by better utilisation of full time and casual staff against budget;
• Build close relationships with service providers and contractors.
• Record all damages, poor loading procedures and OHS incidents as per procedure.

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• Proven successful supervisory experience in the Transport Industry;
•  Extensive technical knowledge and experience in the freight industry, ideally in linehaul contractor management and the loading of general linehaul freight;
• A Forklift Licence (class LF) and/ or HC/MC Licence would be an advantage, but not essential;

• Physical fitness to handle repetitive lifting (manual handling) of freight/curtains up to 20kgs;

•  Ability to effectively work with and deal with people internally and externally;

•  Excellent customer relationship attributes and a strong customer service focus;

• A high level of attention to detail and accuracy of information;

• Exceptional time management skills with the ability to work under strict time constraints;

•  Have a methodical approach, ability to multi-task and excellent attention to detail; and

•  Strong understanding of HSE practices and procedures and the ability to provide strong leadership in HSE.

This is a hands-on role with an expectation that you will lead by example. Northline promotes a safe work environment and all employees will be subject to:

The successful applicants will be subject to:

• Reference checking;
• A criminal history check;
• A pre-placement Medical including drug & alcohol testing.

If you meet the above criteria and are looking for an exciting opportunity, please submit your application including a resume and cover letter by clicking on the "Apply Now" prompt.