Company Overview:

Centurion is a premier logistics company with a long-standing reputation for excellence in transportation services across Australia. Founded in 1971, our business provides nationwide service with 34 branches across Western Australia, Queensland, Northern Territory, South Australia and Victoria.

We’re currently expanding our team and looking for a Branch Manager in Townsville to join us in delivering quality service to our customers.

Position Available: Branch Manager

Location: Townsville, Queensland

About the Role:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Branch Manager to provide safe, cost efficient and reliable distribution of customer freight whilst ensuring regional assets are maintained and utilisation is maximised. The successful candidate will also ensure that the regional network performs best practice service delivery to Centurion clients, along with superior cost control practices and branch absorption growth.

If you're ready to make a significant impact and contribute to a dynamic, forward thinking and safety-focused team, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities: 

• Oversee all operations within the Townsville depot and strategically plan to provide efficient and maximised utilisation across staff and assets to support our client base.
• Commercial cost management for the branch.
• Establish and manage relationships with key customers, potential customers, suppliers and sub-contractors.     
• Drive operational excellence and process improvements. 
• Provide Operational Contractual Ownership of nominated contracts.
• Maximise the level of return freight across Australia including Produce.
• Ensure appropriate policies, procedures and organisation structures are in place to support customer delivery expectations and ensure compliance.
• Manage direct reports by monitoring performance, identifying training needs/ gaps, managing staffing levels always ensuring adequate coverage.
• Implement and manage compliance with HSEQ Management Plan(s).
• Ensure decisions are made with strong acumen and in line with budgetary guidelines and ensuring solid results through P/L.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• Tertiary qualification in Management or other relevant discipline, or extensive industry experience
• Advanced knowledge of road networks and locations, together with substantial experience in managing a general freight operation
• Proven experience managing a large team within a complex operation
• The ability to think strategically, analytically and outside of the box
• Advanced financial and budgeting skills with proven planning and project management skills
• High level of attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communication skills

Why Join Centurion? 

• Competitive remuneration and benefits package
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Benefits including health insurance discounts.
• Be part of a company that values safety, integrity, and excellence.

How to Apply:

Ready to drive your career forward with Centurion? If you feel you have the experience, ability, and skills to take the next step with your career within Centurion, we want to hear from you. Click Apply now. For more information, please contact recruitment@centurion.net.au

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to join a leader in the transportation industry! We are an Equal Opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from women and First Nations People.

Please note that we do not accept applications from recruitment agencies. Direct applicants only.