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Levi Penny

Summary

Dynamic logistics professional with extensive experience as a Dispatch Manager at SPL | Laundry & Linen Services, excelling in team leadership and process optimization. Proven track record in reducing overtime costs and enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in heavy vehicle operation and committed to safety compliance, ensuring seamless delivery and client satisfaction.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Truck Driver

Dnada
08.2024 - Current
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Provided timely, accurate documentation for all freight shipments, contributing to smooth logistical operations.
  • Facilitated loading and unloading processes by working closely with personnel, minimizing wait times at delivery points.

Dispatch Manager

SPL | Laundry & Linen Services
09.2018 - 08.2024
  • Managed a team of dispatchers, fostering a collaborative work environment to ensure smooth operations.
  • Established strong relationships with vendors, negotiating contracts that benefited both parties in terms of cost savings and reliability.
  • Evaluated current operational processes to help develop, implement and improve practices.
  • Recruited, interviewed and selected employees in compliance with hiring practices and minimum standards of qualification and recommended personnel for promotion, demotion or reclassification to meet staffing requirements.
  • Reduced overtime costs by optimizing dispatcher schedules through effective workforce management.
  • Managed operations across two factory sites, overseeing daily production dispatch, staff roster scheduling, and coordination of over 100 employees; ensured efficient workflow, on-time delivery, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Truck Driver

Gate Gourmet (Cairns Airport)
09.2013 - 09.2018
  • Maintained daily, legible log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.

Truck Driver - LPG Delivery

Origin Gas (Contractor)
06.2011 - 09.2018

Skills

    Team Leadership & Staff Coordination
    Logistics & Dispatch Planning
    Workforce Scheduling & Allocation
    Safety & Compliance Management
    Process Optimization
    Operational Reporting
    Customer Service & Client Liaison
    Heavy Vehicle Operation & Fleet Coordination
    Problem Solving Under Pressure
    Multi-Site Management

Certification

ASIC Cairns Airport
ADA Cairns Airport
Qld Open Manuel licence
Heavy Vehicle (Hr)
Elevated Work Platform (Ewp)
Blue/White Card (Construction)
Dangerous goods licence expired
First aid CPR

Timeline

Senior Truck Driver

Dnada
08.2024 - Current

Dispatch Manager

SPL | Laundry & Linen Services
09.2018 - 08.2024

Truck Driver

Gate Gourmet (Cairns Airport)
09.2013 - 09.2018

Truck Driver - LPG Delivery

Origin Gas (Contractor)
06.2011 - 09.2018

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