Transport Manager

Who are we:

K&S Corporation is an ASX-listed company and dominant multi-modal transport and logistics provider in Australia and New Zealand. Our comprehensive offerings across road, rail, and sea transport, alongside fuel distribution and specialised logistics subsidiaries, position us a critical player in national and trans-Tasman supply chains, serving a wide range of sectors from mining and agriculture to retail and industrial clients. With a proud 80-year history our brand is known for innovation, customer focus, continuous improvement, and industry leading safety. K&S Freighters maintains one of Australia's largest company-owned fleet, employing over 1600 personnel and headquartered in Truganina, Victoria. 

About K&S Freighters:

At K&S Freighters, we’re more than just transport, we’re the driving force behind Australia’s supply chain. From road, rail, and coastal sea forwarding to export packing and wharf lodgement, we deliver seamless, end-to-end logistics solutions that keep Australia moving.

The Opportunity:

An outstanding opportunity has become available for a Transport Manager to lead a critical part of our transport operation. Reporting to the State Manager, you will oversee a diverse and complex network including interstate linehaul (road and rail) and local distribution.

This position has arisen through internal promotion, reflecting our commitment to recognising and developing our people. You will be supported by an experienced State Manager and leadership team, providing strong operational guidance while giving you the autonomy to lead your team and drive performance across safety, service and operational excellence.

This role is suited to an experienced transport leader with strong industry knowledge who can confidently manage operations, people and customers while ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance and efficiency.

You’ll be responsible for:

Demonstrate strong leadership and commitment to the safety of all people affected by our operations

Deliver exceptional and cost-effective customer service, including managing key customer and client relationships

Liaise with internal and external senior management and stakeholders

Lead, manage and motivate operational teams to deliver optimal outcomes

Oversee various transport operations including interstate road, rail and local distribution

Drive process improvement and change management initiatives across operations

Maintain strong financial oversight, including cost control, P&L ownership, budgeting, KPI monitoring and reporting

Manage HR-related matters at first contact including employee engagement, ER/IR matters and performance management

Ensure compliance with Chain of Responsibility (CoR), NHVR legislation, WHS/OHS requirements and heavy vehicle regulations

Why This Role

Lead a complex and diverse transport operation across interstate linehaul and local distribution

Work alongside a highly experienced State Manager who will support your success

Join a business that develops its leaders, demonstrated by this role becoming available through internal promotion

Play a key role influencing safety, operational performance and customer outcomes

To be successful in this role you will bring:

Proven experience in transport or logistics operations, with the leadership capability to manage teams and drive strong operational outcomes

Strong operational understanding of interstate linehaul (road and rail) and local freight distribution

Demonstrated experience managing budgets, financial analysis, costings and operational expenditure

Highly developed people leadership and engagement capabilities

Strong experience managing customer relationships and service delivery expectations

A sound working knowledge of transport compliance, Chain of Responsibility and heavy vehicle legislation

The ability to manage complex operations while maintaining high safety and performance standards

Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills

Why Join us:

Rewarding remuneration package

Novated car lease option

Salary sacrifice

Paid parental leave

Growth and development to support career progression

Employee recognition and rewards program

24/7 Employee assistance program including financial wellness support

Corporate health plan discount

Background checks for all new employees to support our safe workplace

Stable ASX listed, multi-modal business with 80 years of industry history

We foster a warm supportive culture grounded in our values: Safety, Customer Service, People and Community and Innovation.

To uphold our core value of “Everybody Safe Everyday” a police check, and pre-employment medical will be required to be successful in this role.