Company Description

At Toll, we do more than just logistics - we move the businesses that move the world. Our 20,000 team members can help solve any logistics, transport or supply chain challenge – big or small. We have been supporting our customers for more than 130 years. Today, we support more than 20,000 customers worldwide with 500 sites in 25 countries, and a forwarding network spanning 150 countries.

Global Logistics provides sophisticated supply chain solutions, from end-to-end or part solutions, warehousing and distribution to dedicated transport solutions, across the globe and to some of the most remote corners of the world.

We provide specialised integrated logistics services to customers in a range of industries across Including mining, chemical, gases, steel and plastics, petroleum, energy and Australian oil and gas industries and agriculture. Our customers operate in some of the most remote places on earth, 24 hours a day, seven days a week and require a logistics partner who can match their needs. We offer integrated value-based logistics solutions that bring greater operating efficiency and savings to our customers’ supply chains.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Leader to join our Bulk DG division, with flexibility on your base location in Northern NSW or QLD.  

The Regional Manager, East is primarily responsible for the leadership, safety, profitability, and growth of 8 Bulk DG Logistics operations across the country. Key responsibilities include full P&L ownership and the development and local execution of a regional business plans aligned to the bulk DG strategies for growth. The incumbent will be accountable for the Customer liaison, Operational Excellence and People Capability and will maximise opportunities and drive profitable, sustainable growth. To work effectively with internal and external customers within a complex matrix environment, this role requires the experience of fluid communicator, knowledge of bulk DG and an appetite for leading people to success.

Primary responsibilities will be to ensure:

• Resources (people, systems, financial) and assets are available to meet the regions business plan
• The establishment and Management of profitability and performance standards against contractual obligations and P&L
• Demonstration of Innovation and leading change across the operations through strong leadership and accountability   
• The building of strong relationships with our customer/s and can identify opportunities to grow our business through a sustainable and integrated business model whilst leveraging our capabilities across the supply chain.
• Provision of strong leadership, creating a positive workplace culture through collaboration and influencing the mindset of our people to improve the overall capability of the region   
• Consistent driving of safety initiatives, ensuring adherence to statutory and regulatory frameworks, whilst promoting a workplace of Safety First.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in logistics or business-related discipline or equivalent experience
• A least 8 years management experience in transport, logistics or related industry  

To be successful in this role you possess:

• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and fatigue management as it pertains to the Transport industry, specifically including dangerous goods.
• Strong customer service orientation – excellent understanding and strong curiosity about our customers and what adds value to them
• Excellent knowledge of personnel and operational requirements, relating to training and compliance.
• Strong incident management/investigation skills – ability to determine root cause and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Ability to consider a broad range of internal and external factors when solving problems and making decisions
• Strong analytical skills
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated collaborative nature – seeks to improve overall Toll business results.