Here at Linfox we believe together, anything is possible. Use sophisticated technology to deliver everyday essentials and natural resources for Australia’s biggest companies. Work with major customers in retail, healthcare, government and defence. Shape the future of logistics with industry leading innovations in safety, sustainability and efficiency. Create a career to be proud of. Expect all this and more when you join Linfox.
What does the job look like?
As Senior Shift Manager, you will lead day‑to‑day transport operations supporting a major supermarket retail operation, ensuring safe, compliant and high‑performing outcomes across people, customers and financial results. This is a permanent, full‑time role based at Eastern Creek, working a Tuesday–Saturday roster and providing AM and PM operational coverage in a fast‑paced environment where safety, service and efficiency are critical.
Key areas of responsibility:
- Lead site operations to achieve safety, service, compliance and EBIT targets
- Drive a strong safety culture aligned to Vision Zero, Stop for Safety and fatigue management requirements
- Own site financial performance including P&L, cost control, payroll and subcontractor rates
- Manage and develop Allocators, Drivers and subcontractors to ensure capability, coverage and succession
- Deliver consistent service outcomes for a supermarket retail customer through proactive communication and issue resolution
- Execute transport plans to achieve OTD targets with zero carryover while maximising asset and labour utilisation
Are you the one?
You are an experienced transport leader who thrives in operational environments requiring decisive leadership, commercial acumen and visible safety ownership. You are comfortable leading large, diverse teams across AM and PM shifts, balancing supermarket customer expectations with operational efficiency. You can demonstrate:
- Proven leadership experience within transport, logistics or large‑scale retail operations
- Demonstrated accountability for site‑level financial performance and commercial decision‑making
- Strong capability in leading safety performance, incident management and compliance outcomes
- Experience managing drivers, allocators and subcontractors in a high‑volume supermarket environment
- Ability to execute operational plans while responding effectively to real‑time disruptions
- Flexibility to work a Tuesday–Saturday roster, providing consistent morning and afternoon shift coverage
What's in it for me?
- 12 weeks paid parental leave and return to work bonus for eligible employees
- Career development opportunities and mentoring programs
- Access to a range of benefits across dining and adventure, travel and health and well-being
- The chance to work in a high-performing team where your contributions truly make an impact
At Linfox, we focus on providing an inclusive and diverse workplace where our people can perform at their best. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and perspectives; with people of diverse genders, ages, religions, abilities, sexual orientations and cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) encouraged to apply.
Sound like you? Please click the apply button to submit your application and resume.
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Further information
You will be required to meet Linfox's employment criteria which will include but not be limited to a criminal history check and full medical with a drug and alcohol test.
To find out more about opportunities at Linfox, visit www.linfox.com/careers
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