Operations Administration Supervisor

K&S Freighters; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chemtrans, a division of K&S Corporation, is expanding its Coopers Plains operations and seeks an experienced Operations Administration Supervisor to coordinate day-to-day transport activities. You will report to the Operations Manager and lead a small team to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations in a fast-paced environment.

You will drive safety, oversee admin tasks, and develop staff while maintaining strong customer service and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising transport or logistics teams.
• Strong understanding of safety, compliance and Chain of Responsibility.
• Ability to plan, schedule and optimise operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day transport operations.
• Lead the team to deliver safe, efficient and customer-focused outcomes.
• Drive a strong safety culture including audits, risk assessments and investigations.
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation and accreditation requirements.
• Maintain fatigue, load restraint, vehicle standards, and driver compliance.
• Coach and develop team members in safety and operational excellence.
• Oversee operational administration including paperwork, PODs, reporting and invoicing information.
• Collaborate with the Operations Manager to improve efficiency, service and performance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Planning & organisation

Safety & compliance

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Databases

Job description

K&S Corporation is an ASX-listed company and dominant multi-modal transport and logistics provider in Australia and New Zealand. Our comprehensive offerings across road, rail, and sea transport, alongside fuel distribution and specialised logistics subsidiaries, position us a critical player in national and trans-Tasman supply chains, serving a wide range of sectors from mining and agriculture to retail and industrial clients. With a proud 80-year history our brand is known for innovation, customer focus, continuous improvement, and industry leading safety. K&S Freighters maintains one of Australia's largest company-owned fleet, employing over 1600 personnel and headquartered in Truganina, Victoria.

About Chemtrans

Chemtrans is a division of K&S Corporation and is a well-respected industry leader in the safe and efficient transportation and delivery of Dangerous and Hazardous Goods and chemicals throughout Australia.

The Opportunity

Chemtrans is growing, and we're building a strong operational team at our Coopers Plains site to support the next phase of the business.

We're looking for an experienced Operations Administration Supervisor to join the team and take ownership of the day-to-day coordination of our transport operations.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you'll play a key role in ensuring our operation runs safely, efficiently and compliantly, while delivering the high level of service our customers expect. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who understands transport operations, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and knows how to get the best out of a team.

What you'll be responsible for

• Supervising and coordinating day-to-day transport operations
• Leading the team to deliver safe, efficient and customer-focused outcomes
• Driving a strong safety culture, including audits, risk assessments and incident investigations
• Ensuring compliance with transport legislation, Chain of Responsibility and accreditation requirements
• Maintaining compliance across fatigue, mass, load restraint, speed and vehicle standards
• Monitoring driver compliance and ensuring operational allocations meet legislative requirements
• Coaching and developing team members in safety, compliance and operational excellence
• Overseeing operational administration, including driver paperwork, PODs, reporting and invoicing information
• Working with the Operations Manager to improve operational efficiency, service and performance

What we're looking for

You’ll be a practical, organised and confident supervisor who can balance the demands of people, customers, safety and compliance.

Ideally, you’ll bring

• Previous experience in transport, logistics, fleet or a similar operational environment
• Supervisory or team leadership experience
• A strong understanding of transport safety, compliance and Chain of Responsibility
• The ability to lead, coach and hold people accountable to operational and safety standards
• Strong planning, organisation and time-management skills
• Confidence working in a fast-moving environment and managing competing priorities
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Outlook and operational/database systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A customer-focused approach and the ability to build effective relationships
• A genuine commitment to safety, compliance and continuous improvement

This is an exciting opportunity to join Chemtrans at a time of business growth and team expansion.

You’ll have the opportunity to make an impact on the way the operation runs, help build a strong team and work closely with operational leadership to support the continued growth of the business.

If you're an experienced in transport or logistics and are looking for your next leadership opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

To uphold our core value of "Everybody Safe Everyday" a pre-employment medical and police check will be required to be successful in this role.

Applicants must have full Australian working rights.