Peter

About me:

Candidate Info :
Experienced & motivated transport manager with over 20+ years knowledge of 3PL and general cartage knowledge involving temperature controlled, grocery, general merchandise and over dimensional palletised products. Full Covid vaccinated (AstraZeneca). Proven leadership skills in training, safety and operations, team player with the ability to mentor and organise team members in a leadership role and who is not afraid to work indoors or outdoors when required. Fully conversant with HVNL , CoR, load restraint and fatigue related legislation, with proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office 365 suite (advanced Excel), MTData, myOsh. Knowledge of dispatching, costing, P&L budgets, logistics and KPI targets. Own vehicle with full open licence (C, HC, LF (counter balance)), experienced in operating a large range of vehicles and machinery. Certificate IV WHS (Qld), Certificate III Transport & Logistics, Certificate in Administration of Fatigue Management Strategies, CPR.

Experience :
Worked As Fleet manager at Scully RSV from October 2021 to June 2023
Collaboration within the national hire operations team, managing the allocation and cycle timing of new rental fleet including compliance of over 800 existing operational fleet and reporting. Responsible for processes related to WH&S in the hire division as such ensuring vehicle assets are maintained and operated in the most effective manner to reduce damages by ensuring preventive maintenances and other depreciation factors are mitigated.
Administered key applications for company including Retail Car Manager, Rental Toll Manager, Linkt, iAuditor, AutoCheck, supporting management ensuring smooth business operations.
Coordinate with National Fleet Manager to align fleet operations across the market with company directives and customize processes to match market requirements.
Design, implement and administered rental vehicle pre-delivery process documentation from production line to hire.
Address faults, damage, accident reporting and insurance of inventory fleet, ensuring timely resolutions to lower downtime.

Worked As Retail Safety & Compliance Manager at Linfox Logistics from January 2019 to July 2021
– Manage WHS and Compliance operations across 5 blue chip retail brands and 14 distribution centre sites throughout Australian South-Eastern corridor.
– Design, implementation and administrator for Microsoft Power BI and Microsoft Power App reporting modules within business unit environment.
– Weekly/Monthly Excel reporting to management of achieved KPI’s over 30 sites across business unit.
– Presentation and hosting of weekly safety meetings specific to business unit sites responsible in portfolio.
– Annual Pulse Check auditing of select company sites and follow up of any outstanding Corrective Actions from Pulse Check and CoR Audits.
– Conduct CoR module training to new sub-contractors to business to ensure compliance within core business.
– Re-design & implementation of company online Retail Safety & Compliance SharePoint page incorporating Microsoft Power BI & Power App systems for over 30 remote sites.

Worked As Site Manager at Linfox Logistics from April 2016 to January 2019
*Site Manager for Contracts (Bunnings QLD Import Distribution Centre, Lytton, QLD & Myer Distribution Centre, Richlands, QLD)
– Manage daily site operations across 5 cost centers with 3 Local and 2 Remote sites including the efficient scheduling and timely distribution and transportation of goods.
– Management and mentoring of 12 employees and 20+ subcontractor drivers across 3 sites as required.
– Monitor and audit against companies KPIs including maintaining regular fleet R&M, delivery schedules and fatigue management.
– Manage the hiring, on-going training, and developmental growth of Linfox site staff.
– Audit and mentor all staff on CoR, fatigue, NHVAS, load restraint and legal road compliance.
– Achieve agreed Safety goals, in line with annual Site Safety Plan.
– Daily liaison with client management to ensure all orders loaded and delivered to 70+ stores across QLD and Northern NSW States.

Worked As Site Manager at Crossdock, Myer Distribution Centre Qld from April 2016 to January 2019
Manage daily site operations across 5 cost centers with 3 Local and 2 Remote sites
including the efficient scheduling and timely distribution and transportation of goods.
– Monitor and audit against companies KPIs including maintaining regular fleet R&M,
delivery schedules and fatigue management
– Manage the hiring, on-going training, and developmental growth of Linfox site staff
– Audit and mentor all staff on CoR, fatigue, NHVAS, load restraint and legal road
compliance
– Achieve agreed Safety goals, in line with annual Site Safety Plan

Worked As Operations Manager at Linfox Logistics from July 2015 to April 2016
*Operations Manager for Contracts (Bunnings QLD Import Distribution Centre, Lytton, QLD & Myer Distribution Centre, Richlands, QLD)
– Continuation of all existing Dispatch Operations roles including:
– Coordinated rostering schedules and monitored staff performance.
– Compiled and analyzed maintenance reports to ensure auditing compliance of fleet.
– Assisted in the hiring and ensure correct training of employees for various roles within the business.
– Identify and effectively solve any operational issues.
– Generate new store delivery point risk assessments
– Manage all site safe documentation and information by ensuring site plans, procedures, training material and process were current and available.
– Effectively provide coaching and mentoring to all team members both on-site and other Consumer business units to maintain clear expectations of compliance, policies and procedures of the business
– Maintained business relationships with clients and outside vendors.

Worked As Operations Manager at Bunnings QLD Imports Distribution Centre from July 2015 to April 2016
• Continuation of all existing Dispatch Operations roles including:
– Coordinated rostering schedules and monitored staff performance
– Compiled and analysed maintenance reports to ensure auditing compliance of fleet
– Assisted in the hiring and ensure correct training of employees for various roles
within the business
– Identify and effectively solve any operational issues
– Generate new store delivery point risk assessments
– Manage all site safe documentation and information by ensuring site plans, procedures, training material and process were current and available
– Effectively provide coaching and mentoring to all team members both on-site and other Consumer business units to maintain clear expectations of compliance,
policies and procedures of the business
– Maintained business relationships with clients and outside vendors

Worked As Allocator/Dispatcher/Customer Service at Linfox Logistics from February 2010 to July 2015
*Operations/Dispatch Allocator for Contract (Metcash Export Services / Alcohol, Groceries & Perishables Divisions)
– First point of contact for all on road personnel
– Daily dispatch operations of transport over 80+ independant supermarket branded stores within greater Brisbane region.
– Effectively managing a team of up to 60 drivers and vehicles including managing strict window delivery times, delays and fatigue.
– Relief Supervisor over all 3 divisions of Metcash Export Services covering staff leave.
– Constant auditing of temperature controlled warehousing and fleet temperatures to ensure optimum delivery conditions and compliance to contractual requirements.

Worked As Relief Supervisor over all at Metcash Export Services (Perishables Division) from February 2010 to April 2014
(Alcohol, Groceries & Perishables Divisions) – February 2010 to April 2014
– First point of contact for all on road personnel
– Daily dispatch operations of transport over 80+ supermarket branded stores within
greater Brisbane region.
– Effectively managing a team of up to 60 drivers and vehicles including managing
strict window delivery times, delays and fatigue
– Relief Supervisor over all 3 divisions of Metcash Export Services covering staff
leave
– Constant auditing of temperature controlled warehousing and fleet temperatures to ensure optimum delivery conditions and compliance to contractual requirements

Worked As HC & HR Driver Full Time at Linfox Logistics from June 2008 to February 2010
*HC & HR Driver for Contract (Metcash Export Services / Groceries & Perishables Divisions)
– Maintain consistent communication between customers and dispatch supervisor.
– Updated daily manifests and kept accurate records of deliveries and pick-ups.
– Thorough and accurate in all tasks and responsibilities.
– Responsible for ensuring load restraint of vehicle, general unloading and reloading at Stores.
– Excellent driving and manoeuvring skills in all types of weather conditions.
– Ensured delivery of goods in a temperature-controlled environment.

Worked As Operations Manager at Traffic Services Division from August 2005 to August 2007
Management of operational staff, assets, incoming & outgoing jobs, ensuring quality
of service to internal and external clientele and structural support for team members
– Induction & ongoing mentoring to new and existing staff relating to Code of Practice
for Temporary Traffic Management (CoPTTM) and local Road Controlling
Authorities by-laws
– Development of strong working relationships with key contacts in Road Controlling
Authorities, contractors, members of public, clients and visitors
– Auditing of sites to ensure work is up to CoPTTM standards and client’s requirements are met or exceeded
– Initial client and site discussion documentation, implementation timelines and drafting of Traffic Control Plans
– Undertake training to up-skill abilities and knowledge covering traffic management
on high volume roadways and motorway in NZ.

Worked As Operations Manager at Quality Network Services Ltd (New Zealand) from August 2005 to August 2007
– Management of operational staff, assets, incoming & outgoing jobs, ensuring quality of service to internal and external clientele and structural support for team members.
– Induction & ongoing mentoring to new and existing staff relating to Code of Practice for Temporary Traffic Management (CoPTTM) and local Road Controlling Authorities by-laws.
– Development of strong working relationships with key contacts in Road Controlling Authorities, contractors, members of public, clients and visitors.
– Auditing of sites to ensure work is up to CoPTTM standards and client’s requirements are met or exceeded.
– Initial client and site discussion documentation, implementation timelines and drafting of Temporary Traffic Control Plans.
– Undertake training to up-skill abilities and knowledge covering traffic management on high volume roadways and motorways in New Zealand.

Worked As Logistics Manager at Hard Drive Computers Ltd from September 1999 to August 2005
Project manager responsible for programming, design, support, and integration of on-line multifaceted servicing software. Manage more than 1,000 accounts working
in consultation with the company directors
– Procurement & Supplies officer and services co-ordinator for on-site technicians
and contractors
– Team Leader for design & implementation of promotional material to customers
– First point of contact for all on road personnel and customers