NSW Transport Manager - Metal Recycling

About the role

Reporting to the State Manager NSW, this role is an integral part of the NSW operations team whose responsibility is to achieve key business objectives whilst delivering safe, timely and cost-efficient production and delivery of ferrous and non-ferrous materials to meet our customer promise.

The roles key functional responsibilities are focused towards the maximisation of returns to the business by leading implementation of Transport and Logisitics strategies / plans and project initiatives for the NSW Recycling Business, while ensuring consistency and alignment with the overall business plan.

You will develop, coach and champion a continuous improvement culture ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of the transport and logistics function across all NSW Recycling sites.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Execution of the transport planning and scheduling process
• Management of the Transport Team
• Capacity and Sales and Operational planning
• Carrier and fleet performance management
• Transport systems implementation, monitoring and governance to ensure both safety and customer compliance
• Proactively identify and implement transport initiatives / solutions to ensure timely, reliable, cost effective and safe transport of all products to and from all InfraBuild Recycling customers / suppliers
• Ensure continuous improvement of Waste Edge system throughout the NSW business

We are seeking a safety focused leader with strong influencing and communication skills and a passion for delivering on time, within budget and to a high standard.

The foundations required to be successful in this role include:

• 5+ years of logistics management experience ideally in a transport planning environment
• Experience in building and leading teams in a complex, fast paced environment
• Experience in both fleet and carrier management
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of allocating various vehicle types, capacity, specifications, load configuration and load restraint
• Advanced stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills
• Knowledge of SAP, Weighbridge and Waste Edge system would be an advantage
• Proven capability in problem solving and process improvement with a passion for outcomes

Key Benefits

Below are some of our key central benefits that are available to all employees. Other benefits may be available depending on your role or site. 
 

• Employee Benefits Program: discounts for employees, friends and family on a huge selection of products and services from a variety of brands including Samsung, Coles, Harvey Norman, Village Cinemas, Dick Smith, Vodafone, Thrifty and many more.
• Recruitment referral awards: $1500 is awarded to eligible employees for referring friends or family to an open role if the candidate is successful.
• Employee Assistance Program: Converge International, our EAP, offers confidential, professional and free counselling and support resources in areas such as marriage/family difficulties, interpersonal conflict, stress, depression or anxiety, alcohol and/or drug dependencies, grief, loss or trauma and workplace problems.
• Self-Care Bento Boxes: A series of 45-minute online sessions for self-care, providing effective strategies to enhance self-awareness and self-compassion. Topics include sleep, diet, exercise, burnout and more.
• Employee Engagement: Our annual “Your Voice” employee engagement survey provides our employees with the opportunity to influence the business’s direction and help share employee experiences.

About us

InfraBuild is Australia’s leading integrated steel manufacturing, distribution and recycling business, making steel using our electric arc furnaces. We provide solutions for commercial and residential construction, large scale and nation-building infrastructure as well as our primary producers and rural sectors.  With ambitions to be carbon neutral by 2030, each day we help build futures through sustainable steel.

Our recycling business is an industry leader in the supply of processed ferrous scrap (steel) products for the electric arc furnaces at our domestic steel mills in Sydney and Melbourne. We also have an extensive non-ferrous business that supplies both domestic and international markets with high quality products for recycling. Our 26 sites contribute around 1.4 million tonnes of recycled metals annually into our steelmaking operations.

Why work here?

We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry. 

• Work with a greater purpose: Join us in the pursuit of a sustainable future as we progress our ambition to become carbon-neutral. You will contribute to a legacy that not only helps to build our nation but sustains our environment for future generations. Embrace a culture where differences are celebrated, innovation is embraced and valuing everyone's unique perspectives contributes to our transformation.

• Work well - live better: We understand the importance of working in an environment which supports you to balance your personal and professional life. Experience a culture which values you as a whole person - where family extends to the workplace and your well-being matters. You’ll thrive not only in your career with us, but beyond. 

• Build your own future: Step into a culture where every day is an opportunity to grow, and where driving your own development is not just encouraged; it's expected. You’ll be empowered to take the wheel of your learning journey and uncover your potential. The possibilities are limitless.

We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.

It is our ambition at InfraBuild to cultivate an inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage candidates from all cultural backgrounds, genders, orientations, age groups, and abilities to apply. Your diversity is our strength in creating sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia's tomorrow.

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.