Fleet Manager

Description:

We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Fleet Manager to oversee our Pick-Up & Delivery (PUD) operations in Melbourne, due to an upcoming vacancy. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive leader who is passionate about fostering a high-performing team that aligns with our core values: Safety , Integrity , Connection , Innovation , and Customer Delight .

This permanent, full-time position offers a Monday to Friday schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• • Safety and Compliance Leadership: Lead a team of Fleet Controllers and Fleet Support Officers, ensuring all operations meet regulatory standards and best practices. Foster a proactive safety culture by regularly engaging the team in discussions around health, safety, and wellbeing.
  • Operations Efficiency: Ensures the team is focused on the key priorities to support the delivery of effective outcomes that drive financial performance and meet customer needs.
  • Continuous Improvement: Supports the success of continuous improvement initiatives and projects, engaging the team and holding them accountable for meeting project outcomes. Work with other teams to identify efficiencies and anticipate programs.
  • Performance Culture: Cultivate a performance-driven culture, providing timely feedback and fostering accountability. Focus on wellbeing while guiding the team towards meeting individual and team objectives.
  • Leadership & Development: Lead by example, promoting inclusivity and values-driven behaviours. Share key messages from leadership and escalate relevant feedback. Design and implement learning opportunities to encourage the professional development of the team.

Key Competencies & Technical Requirements:

• • Professional Integrity: Demonstrate trustworthiness, professionalism, and a customer-centric approach to problem solving.
  • Industry Knowledge: Have an advanced understanding of the national freight industry with strong fleet management experience.
  • Decision Making: Excellent judgement skills with the ability to make firm, fair, and consistent decisions.
  • Relationship Management: Proven ability to develop and maintain key relationships with team members and suppliers.
  • KPI Achievement: Track record of meeting KPIs, and team goals.
  • Communication Skills: Exceptional communication, and people skills.
  • Negotiation & Conflict Resolution: Advanced negotiation and conflict resolution skills with a demonstrated ability to manage performance issues effectively.