Bulk Operations Supervisor

KTrans; Perth; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Secure employment

Career development and training

Reward & Recognition programs

Salary Sacrifice & novated leasing

Job summary

KTrans in Western Australia is seeking a Bulk Operations Supervisor based in Welshpool to lead driver teams, coordinate daily operations, and optimize routes and safety across the bulk fleet.

You will work closely with drivers, customers and internal teams to keep operations moving safely and efficiently in a fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes frontline leadership and hands-on decision-making.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supervising or leading teams within the transport and logistics industry.
• Strong understanding of bulk transport operations.
• Ability to plan and coordinate trucks, trailers and drivers.
• Strong customer service and relationship management skills.
• Sound understanding of AMMS and PBS network requirements.
• Strong safety mindset and commitment to safe work practices.
• Experience supporting the recruitment, training and development of team members.
• Practical, solutions-focused approach in a fast-moving operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of drivers, building a high-performing culture.
• Coordinate daily operations, allocating trucks, trailers and drivers.
• Plan and manage routes, dispatching and tracking vehicles.
• Drive operational efficiency, control costs and support revenue growth.
• Keep the fleet moving with available vehicles and scheduling.
• Plan ahead for servicing, repairs and maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Build great people through recruitment, onboarding and development.
• Champion safety and promote safe work practices across the team.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Solve problems and deliver results with internal teams.

Skills

Transport & logistics

Bulk transport operations

Team leadership

Planning & coordination

Customer service

AMMS & PBS knowledge

Safety mindset

Job description

Ready to take the wheel and make a real impact?

KTrans is a proudly Western Australian, family-owned and operated transport and logistics business, delivering quality end-to-end logistics solutions from our facilities across Kenwick, Welshpool, Kwinana and Karratha.

As we continue to grow, we're looking for an experienced Bulk Operations Supervisor to join our team in driving the success of our Bulk Operations division.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do: Discipline ~ Loyalty ~ Accountability ~ Honesty ~ Pride

If you're a hands-on leader who knows transport, enjoys working with people and thrives in a fast-paced environment, this could be your next big opportunity.

About the Role

Based in Welshpool, you'll play a key role in our Bulk Operations division, overseeing day-to-day operations and leading a team of professional drivers.

You'll work closely with drivers, customers and internal stakeholders to keep our operation moving safely, efficiently and reliably.

This is a hands-on frontline leadership role where no two days are the same. You'll be making decisions, solving problems, supporting your team and finding better ways to get the job done.

What you'll be doing

• Lead and inspire a team of drivers, building a positive, accountable and high-performing team culture.
• Coordinate daily operations, including the allocation of trucks, trailers and drivers to meet customer requirements.
• Plan and manage routes, dispatching, tracking and monitoring vehicles throughout the day.
• Drive operational efficiency, identifying opportunities to improve performance, control costs and support revenue growth.
• Keep the fleet moving, ensuring vehicles and equipment are available and scheduled to meet operational demands.
• Plan ahead, coordinating and forecasting servicing, repairs and maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Build great people, supporting recruitment, onboarding, training and ongoing development.
• Champion safety, ensuring safe work practices are understood, followed and actively promoted across the team.
• Investigate and improve, contributing to incident, damage and safety investigations and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Solve problems and get results, working collaboratively with internal teams to overcome operational challenges.

About You

You're an experienced transport professional and people leader who likes being close to the action and making things happen.

You'll bring:

• Proven experience supervising or leading teams within the transport and logistics industry.
• A strong understanding of bulk transport operations.
• The ability to effectively plan and coordinate trucks, trailers and drivers.
• Strong customer service and relationship management skills.
• A sound understanding of AMMS and PBS network requirements.
• A strong safety mindset and commitment to safe work practices.
• Experience supporting the recruitment, training and development of team members.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-moving operational environment.

What’s in it for you?

At KTrans, we know great people are the driving force behind a great operation.

• Competitive remuneration package including company vehicle
• Secure employment with a growing, family-owned WA business.
• Career development and ongoing training opportunities.
• A supportive leadership team that values your contribution.
• Quarterly and annual Reward & Recognition programs.
• Salary Sacrifice and Novated Leasing options.

KTrans is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, Australian Defence Force Veterans, and Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

We welcome applications from people of all ages, backgrounds and cultures.

No recruitment agencies please.