Transport Supervisor

Nippy’s, a household name for over 50 years, is a proud South Australian, family-run producer of fresh citrus, juices and flavoured milk products. Nippy’s are known for their unwavering commitment to quality, adopting a ‘tree-to-table’ model, ensuring only the freshest produce is delivered to consumers.

Nippy's is seeking a hands-on and organised Transport Supervisor to join our Waikerie citrus packing operation. Working closely with growers, contractors, drivers and operational teams, you will play a key role in ensuring fruit, freight and materials are transported safely and efficiently to support our packing and juice operations.

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager of Grower Services and Horticulture, you will coordinate the day-to-day transport requirements of the operation, supervise transport personnel and support the efficient movement of fruit, freight and materials across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate local fruit collections and transport activities to support daily packing operations
• Liaise with growers, harvest contractors, drivers and operational teams regarding transport requirements
• Coordinate freight movements between sites and external suppliers
• Supervise and support truck drivers and forklift operators in their day-to-day activities
• Load and unload trucks and operate trucks and forklifts when required
• Coordinate raw material supply and waste removal requirements
• Schedule servicing and maintenance for trucks, forklifts and transport equipment
• Maintain accurate transport documentation and operational records
• Support a safe workplace culture and comply with WHS requirements

About You

You are a practical and reliable team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced operational environment. You can juggle competing priorities, communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders and take pride in delivering quality outcomes. This role would suit someone with experience in transport, logistics, horticulture or a similar operational environment.

You will also have:

• HC Heavy Vehicle Licence or higher
• Forklift Licence
• Experience in transport, logistics or a similar operational environment
• Previous experience leading, coordinating or supporting a small team
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A commitment to safety and quality outcomes
• Experience within the citrus industry highly regarded
• Be available on weekends during the peak period

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