Operations Supervisor

As our PM Operations Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient unloading of linehaul trailers and containers, and the effective unloading of PUD vehicles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maximise Efficiency: Ensure trailers and units are loaded to full capacity, distribute freight accurately, and oversee all unloading activities.
• Collaborate and Support: Work closely with the Depot Manager to address concerns related to revenue, loads, and site operations.
• Lead and Guide: Supervise PM Forklift Operators, General Hands and Receiving Officers focusing on safety, scanning accuracy, and minimizing freight damage.
• Monitor and Report: Keep a keen eye on revenue, load accuracy, costs, and service issues, and work towards providing effective solutions.
• Ensure Compliance: Maintain safe load procedures, adherence to Chain of Responsibility, and ensure equipment and resource efficiency.

Key Competencies:

• Proven supervisory experience within the freight industry.
• Current and valid Forklift Licence (LF).
• Strong judgment skills with the ability to make firm and fair decisions.
• Excellent communication and people management skills.
• Ability to achieve KPIs and targets, with a customer-centric approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and good time management skills.

Northline’s 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!

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 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.

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.