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We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity due to an upcoming internal employee move.

• Start Date:  Late November, Early December 2024
• Relocation Assistance Provided.

About the Role

Are you ready to elevate your career with Northline? We are seeking a dynamic Fleet Supervisor for our Darwin Branch. Unlike most of Northline's Depots, the Darwin Depot owns its fleet of trucks and directly employs our drivers!

As the Fleet Supervisor, you will report to the Operations Manager and play a crucial role in optimizing the productivity of our Pick-Up and Delivery (PUD) Fleet. This position involves managing daily freight movements and leading Northline’s Fleet Team and Drivers. If you aspire to grow within Northline's operational space, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to enhance your leadership skills and operational expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership Excellence: Supervise and support Darwin’s Fleet and Driver teams, providing valuable advice and development.
• Operational Efficiency: Optimise pick-up and delivery service (PUD) through effective planning and scheduling.
• Process Improvement: Minimise vehicle downtime by adhering to preventative maintenance schedules during low volume periods. 

• Compliance Management: Ensure adherence to safety regulations during loading/unloading, and compliance with Dangerous Goods and Driver Fatigue Laws.
• Cost Efficiency: Monitor and reconcile fleet operation costs, ensuring accurate billing and revenue capture.
• Performance Goals: Implement improvements to all KPI’s associated with the fleet
• Stakeholder Management: Foster strong relationships with the Fleet Team, Drivers, Loaders and Maintenance Team to ensure clear communication.

As the successful candidate you will have:

• Organisational Skills: Proven ability to manage and prioritise tasks and coordinate operations effectively and efficiently.
• Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with Dangerous Goods handling, Fatigue Management, and other relevant regulations.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent planning abilities, with the capability to identify process improvements and cost efficiencies.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to foster relationships with stakeholders.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in computerized dispatch systems (Orcoda) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Regional Expertise: Have an understanding and/or the ability to pickup regions and delivery routes for the Darwin and Northern Territory operations.

 Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to advance your career with Northline.  Apply now and join us in shaping the future of our Darwin operations.