Transport Lead

About the role

Saputo is looking for a Transport Lead to manage daily milk collection operations across its Inbound Logistics network in Australia. The role works on a rotating 12‑hour roster (4 days on, 4 days off) alternating between day and night shifts.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate daily farm milk collections and inter‑branch tanker movements to ensure reliable service delivery.
• Monitor transport operations in real time, resolve scheduling issues and respond to disruptions.
• Allocate drivers and fleet resources, manage shift handovers and communicate operational updates to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with Chain of Responsibility, Fatigue Management, Mass Management and other transport regulations.
• Maintain accurate transport data, operational records and reporting across multiple systems.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve fleet utilisation, service performance and operational efficiency.

Required profile

• Highly organised transport or logistics professional with strong problem‑solving and analytical abilities.
• Experience in transport scheduling, fleet coordination or similar logistics operations.
• Knowledge of Chain of Responsibility, Fatigue Management, Mass Management and transport compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• High attention to detail and confidence working with operational systems, data and reporting.
• Qualifications in Logistics, Supply Chain or a related discipline are highly regarded.

Required skills

What we offer

• A global, values‑led organisation where people and safety come first.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Flexibility to shape your career.
• Consistent 4‑on, 4‑off shift pattern.