Full Time Transport Company Manager

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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