Depot Operations Supervisor

Allied Express; Canterbury-Bankstown; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Express is seeking an experienced Depot Operations Supervisor to own yard operations, equipment management and depot flow across the AM-to-PM transition. The role oversees fleet movements, pallet handling and safe, efficient movement of freight while supporting readiness and performance.

The position requires strong organisational and leadership skills, excellent communication, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement within a fast-paced logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport/ logistics/ warehouse operations.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and leadership capability.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate yard operations, traffic flow and depot organisation.
• Manage pallets, cages and equipment, including recovery and repair coordination.
• Oversee trailer and linehaul unit positioning and utilisation.
• Coordinate fleet returns, unloading activities and freight handovers.
• Monitor depot capacity and floor-space utilisation.
• Maintain safe vehicle movements and pedestrian pathways.
• Identify and resolve congestion and operational constraints.

Skills

Yard operations

Leadership

Logistics coordination

Safety compliance

Forklift licence

Job description

Allied Express is seeking an experienced and hands-on Depot Operations Supervisor to provide dedicated ownership of yard operations, equipment management, fleet movements and depot flow across the critical AM-to-PM operational transition. The role is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient and organised movement of freight, vehicles and equipment while supporting operational readiness and depot performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate yard operations, traffic flow and depot organisation.
• Manage pallets, cages and equipment, including recovery and repair coordination.
• Oversee trailer and linehaul unit positioning and utilisation.
• Coordinate fleet returns, unloading activities and freight handovers.
• Manage return and pickup freight staging and progression.
• Monitor depot capacity and floor-space utilisation.
• Maintain safe vehicle movements and pedestrian pathways.
• Identify and resolve congestion, equipment and operational constraints.

About You

• Experience in transport, logistics, freight or warehouse operations.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and leadership capability.
• Commitment to safety and operational excellence.
• Forklift licence or forklift experience highly regarded.

Why Allied Express?

• Be a part of the Freightways Group - a Trans-Tasman, NZX/ASX-listed organization with over 60 years of success in express freight and logistics
• Make a real impact in a fast-paced and growing organisation where your leadership and ideas contribute to improving customer experience and operational performance
• Supportive leadership team and inclusive workplace culture that values collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement
• Competitive salary package aligned with experience and responsibilities
• Career development and advancement opportunities within Allied Express and the broader Freightways Group