AM Supervisor / Allocator

Doble Express Transport; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DXT Transport is seeking an AM Operations Supervisor to oversee morning depot operations, manage driver allocations and lead the AM team to ensure safety, service delivery and efficiency.

You will supervise the AM operations staff, coordinate daily depot activities, optimise fleet utilisation, and uphold WHS standards across loads, vehicle checks and fatigue management. The role focuses on accountability and continuous improvement to meet deadlines and customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising transport, logistics or depot operations.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience in driver allocations, PUD operations and fleet utilisation.
• Sound knowledge of transport safety, load restraint and compliance.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a strong focus on accountability and results.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Supervise, motivate and support the AM operations team, ensuring accountability, productivity and a positive team culture.
• Depot Operations: Oversee daily AM depot activities, ensuring freight is processed efficiently and operational deadlines are achieved.
• Driver Allocations: Coordinate daily driver and vehicle allocations, ensuring effective scheduling, route planning and service performance.
• Fleet Utilisation: Maximise vehicle capacity, improve PUD run efficiency and minimise unnecessary operating costs.
• Safety & Compliance: Maintain WHS standards, including correct load restraint, vehicle pre-start checks, fatigue management and safe working practices.
• Operational Performance: Monitor pickup performance, driver productivity, scanning compliance and customer service requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve depot efficiency, reduce costs and strengthen operational processes.
• Communication: Work closely with the Depot Manager, allocations team and other operational departments to ensure seamless daily operations.

Job description

AM Operations Supervisor – DXT Transport

Position Summary

DXT Transport is seeking an experienced and motivated AM Operations Supervisor to oversee daily morning depot operations, manage driver allocations, maximise fleet utilisation and lead the AM team to operational success.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining high standards of safety, service delivery, productivity and operational efficiency across the depot.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Supervise, motivate and support the AM operations team, ensuring accountability, productivity and a positive team culture.

• Depot Operations: Oversee daily AM depot activities, ensuring freight is processed efficiently and operational deadlines are achieved.

• Driver Allocations: Coordinate daily driver and vehicle allocations, ensuring effective scheduling, route planning and service performance.

• Fleet Utilisation: Maximise vehicle capacity, improve PUD run efficiency and minimise unnecessary operating costs.

• Safety & Compliance: Maintain WHS standards, including correct load restraint, vehicle pre-start checks, fatigue management and safe working practices.

• Operational Performance: Monitor pickup performance, driver productivity, scanning compliance and customer service requirements.

• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve depot efficiency, reduce costs and strengthen operational processes.

• Communication: Work closely with the Depot Manager, allocations team and other operational departments to ensure seamless daily operations.

About You

• Previous experience supervising transport, logistics or depot operations.

• Strong leadership and people management skills.

• Experience in driver allocations, PUD operations and fleet utilisation.

• Sound knowledge of transport safety, load restraint and compliance.

• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

• A proactive, hands-on approach with a strong focus on accountability and results.

Our Expectations

The AM Operations Supervisor will take ownership of morning operations, lead by example and drive a culture of safety, efficiency, accountability and continuous improvement.

Success in this role will be measured by effective team leadership, operational performance, fleet utilization, safety compliance and the overall success of the AM depot operation.