Wharf Operations Supervisor | Port Melbourne VIC

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products and providers all around the world. Present in 170 countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,300 sites, we are well on our way to achieving our vision: to be a Top 5 global 3PL. We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport.
 

YOUR ROLE

As the Wharf Operations Supervisor at Port Melbourne VIC, you’ll lead the day-to-day Wharf activities of a dedicated team of transport team leaders, and operators. You'll be coordinating all deliveries and the loading/unloading of trucks, supporting Transport Planners to organise driver’s daily workloads.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

Specifically, you will:
 

• Maintaining timely and accurate communication with customers (both internal and external), drivers and management.
• Oversee the safe, efficient and compliant day-to-day operations of the site
• Accurate shipment processing in line with customer requirements and as completed as per current work instructions and within set KPI timeframes
• Driving continuous improvement in both team and individual performance and efficiently using the LEAN tools and CEVA principles
• Lead and participate in people development strategies including talent management (succession planning), performance review and personal development plans

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? 

Our ideal candidate has experience in supervising / managing transport operations in any industry OR is ready to step-up to this level.

You should also have:
 

• Experience and/or capability to coach, develop and engage an operational team
• Experience in transport, warehousing and logistics supervision 
• Good written and verbal communication, customer service / management, and influencing / negotiation skills
• Problem solving capability, commercial acumen and numeracy skills
• Basic-intermediate experience in MS Office applications, and capable of learning new systems, software and technologies

In addition to providing proof of work rights and suitable professional referees, progressed candidates will be required to undergo a medical assessment and national police check.
 
WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?   

In addition to a challenging and rewarding work environment and competitive compensation, we are proud to offer a range of employee benefits designed to support your wellbeing, and help you thrive at work and in life.
 

• Personal wellbeing: prioritise your health and wellbeing through the CEVAwell program, Employee Assistance Program, Volunteer Time Off, and Life & Total Permanent Disability Insurance.
• Work-life balance: benefit from flexible, hybrid, and remote work options, along with additional paid parental leave for primary carers.
• Professional development: your growth is essential to us. Unlock your potential through secondment and internal mobility opportunities, study assistance, leadership and mentoring programs, the CMA CGM Learning Academy, early career pathways and more.
• Financial wellbeing: We care about your financial security. Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts from our partners, novated leasing, annual safety workwear reimbursement, employee referral incentives, service recognition and short-term incentive plans.
   

CEVA Logistics' Diversity Statement:

As a global organisation, diversity is critical to our business success; only when we can reflect the cultures, languages, attitudes, and local knowledge of our customers, can we succeed. By employing people with different experiences and abilities, we expand our knowledge and increase our creativity and innovation. CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal employment opportunity workplace. We welcome and encourage all qualified applicants, who will receive consideration for employment without regard to indigenous status, race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other characteristic.