Lineage is the world's largest temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions provider, with a global network of over 400 facilities, spanning 25 countries across North & South America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.

Working a Lineage is not just a job - it's an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of the Lineage team, you are a critical link in the food supply chain.

The Asia-Pacific region currently includes Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Singapore employing nearly 3000 team members.

As we continue our transformation and growth journey in the region, we are now looking to appoint a National Transport Manager, Convenience, to join our Team based at Hume Rd, Laverton in Melbourne.

The Role

The purpose of this role is to manage the National Convenience Operations and strategy for Lineage Australia, delivering the business’ requirements in terms of product, delivery and service whilst managing to commercial targets.

This is achieved through fostering a flexible work team approach which focuses on efficiency, waste reduction, quality, compliance, safety, continuous improvement whilst meeting and exceeding business expectations.

This role is key to leading the creation and implementation of a best practice Convenience vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance in managing the execution, direction, and coordination of all fleet and equipment matters within the organisation.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Responsibility for National convenience transport operations

• Supporting Convenience transport supervisors

• Overseeing QSR operations

• Responsibility for P&L of convenience and QSR businesses for transport

• Strategic planning /decision making of convenience and QSR businesses.

• Management and onboarding of new customers - partnership and customer engagement.

• Overseeing Route optimisation and utilisation of convenience fleet internal/external resources

• Subcontractor Management and performance metrics associated for Convenience business

• Overseeing and drive compliance and COR for convenience operations

Your experience, skills and qualifications should ideally include:

• Extensive experience in a similar role (industry experience is preferable)

• Qualifications in Business/Logistics

• Experience leading a medium - large team

• Managing P&L with direct and contract drivers.

• Strong understanding and implementation of safety procedures, product safety, quality and legality issues

• The ability to provide training to subcontractors and drivers on Company processes and procedures

• Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office, TMS)

Why is this opportunity exciting?

We're a values-based organisation where you can look forward to being a part of and contributing to a culture of safety, respect, trust and innovation.

You will also have the opportunity to work with a range of experienced stakeholders across the business and the chance to build a long-term career with purpose.

Why Lineage?

Lineage is more than just a cold storage logistics business. We’re focused on being a vibrant, innovative and progressive employer where all our teams work safely, harmoniously and efficiently toward a common purpose - transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world.

Lineage is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic work environment and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.