Job Description

Logistics Specialist | A.J. Bush & Sons (Bush's Proteins) - Bromelton, QLD

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A.J. Bush & Sons is one of Australia's leading protein and rendering businesses, and is seeking a hands‐on Logistics Specialist to coordinate and optimise transport and logistics across its Beaudesert operation – keeping raw materials, fleet and contractors moving safely, compliantly and efficiently.

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About the role

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Reporting to the Logistics Manager, the Logistics Specialist is the engine room of the transport function: planning and coordinating logistics, managing driver and contractor performance, maintaining compliance under Chain of Responsibility and NHVR, and driving cost and efficiency improvements across the fleet. It is a varied, quick‐paced role that will suit someone organised, practical and safety‐focused.

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Key responsibilities

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- Coordinate and optimise plant logistics and transport to keep raw materials, contractors and fleet moving in line with production needs
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- Manage driver and contractor relationships, performance and compliance
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- Maintain Chain of Responsibility (CoR), NHVR, WHS, biosecurity and environmental compliance (using MaintainX)
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- Conduct collection point compliance reviews and monitor raw material quality, hygiene and contamination risks
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- Coordinate fleet maintenance — servicing, repairs, inspections, registrations,



defects and scheduling
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- Analyse transport, fleet and cost data (utilisation, downtime, fuel, delivery performance) and report on improvements
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- Champion a positive safety culture and continuous improvement
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The successful candidate will bring

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- Experience coordinating transport, logistics, scheduling or supply chain operations
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- A sound understanding of Chain of Responsibility (CoR) and NHVR compliance
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- The ability to juggle multiple deliveries, schedules, contractors and competing priorities under pressure
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- Strong analytical skills, and be comfortable working with transport data and reporting
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- Excellent communication and relationship‐building skills with drivers, contractors and suppliers
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- A current C‐class driver's licence (Forklift LF and First Aid/CPR desirable)
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- Exposure to manufacturing, rendering, agriculture or industrial environments, and weighbridge or collection point experience, which will be highly regarded
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On offer

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- A secure, ongoing role with a well‐established Australian business
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- A varied, hands‐on position with real ownership of the transport function
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- A supportive, safety‐first team environment
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- Genuine scope to make improvements and build a career
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