Shift Manager

ABOUT US

Qube Ports provides port solutions and logistics services with bulk and general handling facilities in over 40 Australian, New Zealand and South East Asian ports. Qube Energy/Forestry is a subsidiary of Qube Ports. Qube Ports is the leading Stevedoring, Bulk Logistics and Port Management service provider in Australia

Qube Ports manages 25 sites for the forestry industry in Australia and New Zealand and is also the leading provider of supply chain logistics services to the energy sector, supporting thousands of onshore wells and rig supply vessels, barges and offshore construction vessels annually.

We lead the market in providing purpose-designed solutions for our customers, handling containers, bulk, automotive and general cargo. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

The primary purpose of the Land Side R&D Shift Manager role is to manage and coordinate all landside R&D operations and operational teams allocated to shifts in order to achieve productivity, safety and customer performance standards.

 ABOUT YOU

You will be committed to safety in the workplace and be committed to 100% Chain of Responsibility compliance. We’re proud of our ‘Zero Harm’ initiative and provide extensive on-the-job training to ensure you get home safely at the end of every day.

Qube is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage women and Indigenous people of all ages to apply

Specific Responsibilities

  • Plan, organise and manage the operations achieving safe and effective results including vessel planning and allocation of labour
  • Lead, motivate and direct employees to perform their functions in accordance with safety and operational standards
  • Ensure that all statutory obligations and company policies in respect to Human Resources, WHS&E are adhered to at all times
  • Manage individual employee performance including discipline, grievances and training in conjunction with the Operations Manager
  • Ensure adequate security is maintained on site at all times
  • Liaise with clients in relation to the progress of their operations and to establish and maintain productive relationships
  • Ensure compliance with quality standards and standard operating procedures of Qube and client organisations

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

  • Supervisory experience in the stevedoring or similar industry.
  • Previous experience leading and managing people
  • Knowledge of the WHS&E requirements and obligations
  • Experience in high-risk operating environments
  • Understanding of operational capabilities of machinery and lifting gear
  • Experience in regulated workplace environments.
  • Appropriate licenses e.g. forklift, rigger, crane
  • Computer skills Excel, word, outlook

Desired

  • Tertiary qualifications in logistics/ related field

Key Competencies/skills

  • Team management and leadership
  • Problem solving ability
  • Negotiation skills
  • Communication skills
  • Focus on safety
  • Conflict resolution
  • Customer focused and responsive to customer requirements
  • Analytical & financial understanding
  • Time management

Why QUBE?

At Qube, we recognise that our people are our most important asset and are the engine that drives our organisation, playing a vital role in ensuring our business achieve our objectives and deliver on our commitments. We believe that attracting the right people and rewarding performance is vital for success.

BENEFITS

  • Up to 50% off gyms, studios, active wear, healthy meals, supplements, recovery and more through the Qube Fit program.
  • Discounted health insurance
  • Special paid leave to participate in volunteering activities
  • Unlimited access to employee assistance program delivered through TELUS Health
  • Generous paid parental leave
  • Access to Qube wellbeing program

This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that is experiencing rapid growth and continued leadership. Apply now!