Full Time Transport Company Manager

Job Overview

Job Description

KAPOOR CARRIER PTY. LTD.

Work locations:
- 10/22 Mavis Court Ormeau, QLD 4208 Australia
- 14/7 View Street West Gladstone, QLD 4680 Australia

Full Time Transport Company Manager
$77,000 - $82,000 plus superannuation

Positions Purpose / Summary:
- Analyze equipment and operational tasks to deliver productive outcomes through resource utilization, route optimization, and subcontractor management.
- Promote a safety-first culture and ensure commitment to Safety, CoR and Quality requirements always.
- Responsible for financial management while continually seeking improvement opportunities.
- Conduct mandatory safety audits and compliance tasks.
- Manage assets, adhering to a scheduled maintenance program.
- Drive and measure key performance indicators to ensure the fleet & drivers always adopt continuous improvement and customer focus mindset, to support growth and innovation.
- Responsible for day-to-day operations, efficiently managing our vehicles and team of drivers.
- Keep updated with the latest safety conduct of transportation activities. Maintain a safety plan that is updated with all legal requirements. Ensure that all drivers adhere to all safety protocols.
- Incident reports, safety alerts, maintain leave forms, and compliance with the Transport Management System (TMS).
- Maintain and promote a positive safety culture, ensuring adherence to company standards and regulatory compliance
- Foster a "safety-first" mindset, always ensuring commitment to Chain of Responsibility (CoR) and quality standards.
- Lead, manage, and mentor team members while providing strong analytical leadership.
- Ensure cost and revenue accountability while seeking continuous improvement opportunities.
- Oversee asset management and ensure adherence to scheduled maintenance programs.
- Develop operational strategies aligned with future growth and business projections.
- Monitor and drive key performance indicators (KPIs) to support a culture of continuous improvement and customer focus
- Promoting a safety-first culture and ensuring commitment to Safety, CoR and Quality requirements always
- Cost and revenue accountability while continually seeking improvement opportunities.
- Asset management, adhering to a scheduled maintenance program
- You will drive and measure key performance indicators to ensure the fleet & drivers always adopt continuous improvement and customer focus mindset, to support growth and innovation.
- duties and responsibilities may reasonably evolve over time depending on operational requirements, fleet growth, compliance obligations, and business needs.

Required Skills
- Minimum Diploma-level qualification in Business or Management (or equivalent in Australia).
- Full-time availability and strong management skills
- At least three years relevant experience in transport operations, logistics, fleet operations or transport business management.
- Ability to liaise with clients, suppliers, contractors and service providers.
- Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Strong understanding of financial metrics, KPIs, and cost control.
- A process-driven, analytical, and methodical approach to work.
- Knowledge of transport compliance, road safety, vehicle maintenance coordination and workplace safety requirements.
- Ability to manage a fleet of trucks, drivers, schedules and delivery requirements.
- Self-motivation and a results-oriented mindset.
- In-depth knowledge of Southeast Queensland's geography.
- Excellent planning and decision-making abilities.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build professional relationships.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and basic WMS/TMS software.
- Knowledge of NHVAS, CoR (Fatigue, Load, and Mass Management), and Dangerous Goods Awareness (including segregation requirements).
- Experience in Concert Travel & General goods transport & also alcohol transport
- though not essential.
- Proven ability to meet deadlines and performance targets.
- Must have a knowledge of truck, prime movers, semi & B Double vehicles

What We Offer
- A challenging and rewarding career opportunity
- A competitive salary based on experience
- A safe and supportive working environment
- Opportunities for professional and career growth

Additional Requirements:
The successful applicant will be required to present a criminal history check.

Applications open on 26 May 2026 and close on 25 June 2026

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