Lead Transport Supervisor: Schedule, Safety & Team Coaching

Kennards Hire; Clayton; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share bonuses

Equipment hire discounts

Paid parental leave

Leave conversion options

Salary continuance insurance

Salary sacrifice options

WHEREFIT health, fitness and lifestyle

Job summary

Kennards Hire in Clayton, VIC is seeking an experienced Transport Supervisor to lead a team of drivers and coordinate daily transport activity across the network. This hands-on leadership role balances people, planning and performance to deliver safe, reliable and punctual service.

Reporting to the Transport Manager, you will plan routes, roster drivers, manage real-time changes and drive continuous improvements in utilisation while upholding safety and Chain of Responsibility.

Qualifications

• Experience leading transport teams and scheduling in a busy network.
• Proven ability to coach frontline drivers and improve efficiency.
• Strong planning, prioritisation and decision-making under pressure.
• Solid understanding of transport safety, fatigue management and Chain of Responsibility.
• Excellent communication across branches and drivers.
• Proficiency with transport and logistics software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of 6–8 drivers.
• Plan, schedule and allocate daily deliveries, pickups and transfers.
• Create and adjust transport runs to improve route efficiency.
• Manage real-time changes including urgent requests and delays.
• Coordinate with branch teams to keep commitments on track.
• Prepare driver rosters and timesheets.
• Ensure safety information is communicated before starting.
• Champion fatigue management and load restraint.
• Oversee vehicle readiness, maintenance and pre-start checks.
• Review performance and identify opportunities to improve utilisation.
• Foster a connected, high-performing driver team.

Skills

Transport leadership

Coaching frontline staff

Planning & prioritisation

Safety & compliance

Decision making under pressure

Communication

Data & systems literacy

Education

Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations

Tools

Transport software systems

Job description

Kennards Hire in Clayton, VIC is seeking an experienced Transport Supervisor to lead a team of drivers and coordinate daily transport activity across the network. This hands-on leadership role balances people, planning and performance to deliver safe, reliable and punctual service.

Reporting to the Transport Manager, you will plan routes, roster drivers, manage real-time changes and drive continuous improvements in utilisation while upholding safety and Chain of Responsibility.