Transport Lead

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Saputo is seeking a Transport Lead to coordinate daily milk collections across its Inbound Logistics network in Allansford, Australia. This full-time onsite role operates on a rotating twelve-hour roster (two day shifts, two night shifts, four days off) and reports to the Regional Supervisor IBL. You will coordinate farm milk collections and interbranch tanker movements, monitor operations in real time, allocate drivers and fleet resources, manage shift handovers, and drive continuous improvement while upholding Chain of Responsibility, Fatigue Management and Mass Management requirements and maintaining accurate data. To apply, tailor your resume to highlight fleet coordination, scheduling, regulatory knowledge and stakeholder management, demonstrate problem solving skills, and confirm Australian working rights.

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

How you will make contributions that matter

We are seeking a Transport Lead to coordinate daily milk collection operations across our Inbound Logistics network. This role operates on a rotating 12-hour roster of 2 day shifts, 2 night shifts and 4 days off.

Reporting to the Regional Supervisor IBL, you will coordinate safe, efficient and reliable milk collection operations across the region, managing transport schedules, supporting compliance and fleet utilisation, resolving operational challenges and driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate daily farm milk collections and interbranch tanker movements to ensure efficient and reliable service delivery.
• Monitor transport operations in real time, resolving scheduling issues and responding to operational disruptions as they arise.
• Allocate drivers and fleet resources, manage shift handovers and communicate key operational updates to drivers and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with Chain of Responsibility, Fatigue Management, Mass Management and transport regulations.
• Maintain accurate transport data, operational records and reporting requirements across multiple systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve fleet utilisation, service performance and operational efficiencies across the region.

About you

• You are a highly organised transport or logistics professional who enjoys solving problems, coordinating multiple priorities and working closely with stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.
• Experience in transport scheduling, fleet coordination, logistics operations or a similar environment.
• Knowledge of Chain of Responsibility, Fatigue Management, Mass Management and transport compliance requirements.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to make sound operational decisions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• High attention to detail and confidence working with operational systems, data and reporting.
• Qualifications in Logistics, Supply Chain or a related discipline will be highly regarded.

We'll support you with

• A global, values-led organisation where people and safety come first.
• Access ongoing learning and development opportunities, with the flexibility to shape your career in a way that works for you.
• Consistent 4-on, 4-off shift pattern

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Saputo Dairy Australia is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants require Australian working rights at the time of applying.

As a leading dairy processor in Australia, Saputo produces, markets, and distributes a variety of products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Devondale, Liddells, CHEER, Mersey Valley and Tasmanian Heritage. Our people bring these popular brands to life, while servicing our farming communities and through our AG Warehouse network.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.