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Northline are currently seeking an experienced Operations Supervisor to lead and support our team on the afternoon shift in Perth.

As the Operations Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the smooth and efficient operations, leading a team of Forklift Operators and General Hands in the safe, timely and efficient loading and unloading of linehaul and PUD vehicles.

Join us as a connected and supportive leader, to help build and establish a team that is united and delivers on our customer delight. This opportunity provides both personal and professional growth experiences where you will be backed every step of the way!

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a hands-on supervisory role, ideally in the transport and logistics industry.
• Excellent judgement skills and proven ability to make firm, fair and consistent decisions with integrity.
• Proven history of developing and maintaining key relationships ideally in the transport and logistics industry.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve set KPI’s and targets (including individual and team goals).
• Excellent communication and people supervisory skills.
• Demonstrated experience with poor performance management and disciplinary actions in line with procedures.
• Excellent time management skills coupled with resilience and adaptability.
• Moderate levels of proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and provide guidance, training and direction to a team of Forklift Operators and General Hands for their day-to-day operations.
• Through leadership and direction, meet or exceed set operational targets for (including but not limited to) transit times, load and unload times, Check, Weigh, Cube (CWC), scanning accuracy, damages, pallet non-conformances, and split consignments.
• The completion of compliance reports and declarations including Dangerous Goods, linehaul safety checklist and load compliance, inbound report, daily movement register.
• Ensure team are assessed and deemed competent in all required VOC’s as well as compliance training.
• Assist the Operations Manager with (including but not limited to) depot maintenance and housekeeping, incident reporting, inductions and training, poor performance/behaviour concerns.

Become part of the Northline Perth family –a tight-knit, family-like team that gains great satisfaction in embracing new challenges and opportunities.

Who is Northline?

Northline is an experienced Australian-based, global logistics business with an industry-leading national network and an international reach into more than 100 countries.

Our customers freight can start or end in international cities, small towns or remote communities, but wherever the destination, you can rely on Northline to deliver.

At Northline we believe our people are one of our greatest assets. We pride ourselves on the camaraderie and sense of belonging that our teams share. Northline are a progressive Australian family owned business, we are proud of what we achieve, and we like to recognise and reward those who go above and beyond!

That’s why, we are, Australia’s Global Logistics People.

About our Benefits

• Learning, training and development support – Northline believe in the people we hire. We offer training in leadership, communication, self-development and job-specific courses. We pride ourselves that we promote from within, offering great opportunities for career progression.
• Employee recognition programs -  Recognising individuals, supervisors and teams that encompass Northline’s values and have provided an outstanding contribution to the operations.
• Wellness and benefits programs – Such as our Employee Assistance Program, offering our teammates support, when they need it. Northline’s benefits program offers discounts on travel, fitness and health, sports and entertainment, automotive, gifts and more!
• Regular team building!

For further information and a position description, please email HR@northline.com.au or for a confidential conversation, please call Katie on 0474 472 585.

Northline and its people help to ensure a safe workplace for all employees. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment medical that incorporates a drug & alcohol screen, as well as a police clearance.