Onsite Transport Supervisor

MJ Mahon Transport; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Maintained Vehicle

Fuel Card

Job summary

MJ Mahon Transport, a Queensland-owned family business, seeks an experienced Transport Supervisor to oversee distribution centre operations at Brendale, Brisbane. You will supervise drivers, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive operational efficiency while maintaining high service standards.

You will manage safety, performance, and customer interactions, coordinating with teams, and leveraging technology and systems to improve processes.

Qualifications

• Licensing: Valid current HR Licence essential / Multi Combination (MC) driver’s license an advantage.
• Experience: Proven experience as a Transport Supervisor including Safety & Compliance management; Operational Management; People Management; Customer Service; Problem Solving and Decision Making; Technology and Systems; Cold Chain Logistics.
• Skills: Strong work ethic, leadership, organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Operational Supervision across transport distribution activities.
• Direct Driver Management & Support to ensure safety and performance.
• Uphold Safety & Compliance standards and regulatory obligations.
• Serve as Customer Interface for service excellence and issue resolution.
• Manage Reporting & Communication within the team and with clients.
• Handle Documentation & Systems to maintain accurate records.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

People management

Customer service

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Work ethic

Safety & compliance

Technology & systems

Cold chain logistics

Education

HR Licence

MC licence advantage

Job description

MJ Mahon Transport is a proudly Queensland-owned and family-operated business with over 25 years of experience specialising in refrigerated transport across Queensland and New South Wales. We are committed to providing reliable, high-quality logistics services and fostering a strong, safety-first culture among our team.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Transport Supervisor to join our team. This role is vital in ensuring the smooth operation of all our Transport distribution activities, primarily overseeing operations at our highly respected customer’s Distribution Centre based at Brendale Brisbane.

As the Transport Supervisor, you will be the key point of contact for MJ Mahon Transport drivers, ensuring compliance, operational efficiency, people management and maintaining high service standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Supervision
• Driver Management & Support
• Safety & Compliance
• Customer Interface
• Reporting & Communication
• Documentation & Systems

Weekly Roster

Tuesday to Saturday – Day shift / Occasional Evenings

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

Licensing: Valid current HR Licence essential / Multi Combination (MC) driver’s license an advantage.

Experience: Proven experience as a Transport Supervisor including:

• Safety and Compliance management
• Operational Management
• People Management
• Customer Service
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Technology and Systems
• Cold Chain Logistics

Skills: Strong work ethic, leadership, organisational and time management skills.

Working Conditions:

Hours: varied day hours, including mornings and occasional evenings. (required by the need of business operations)

Salary and Benefits:

• Fully Maintained Vehicle
• Fuel Card