Operations Supervisor - PM

Visy; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Option to purchase additional leave

Salary sacrificed novated leasing

Health, wealth and lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Visy Global Logistics is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead afternoon transport and yard operations at our Laverton customer site. You will oversee driver supervision, fleet utilisation and coordination of drivers and subcontractors to deliver a safe, efficient operation.

The role runs 3pm–12am in a fast-paced logistics environment, with strong focus on safety, compliance and customer service. You’ll drive operational excellence and enable effective mobilisation and reporting.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in transport, fleet supervision or logistics operations.
• Safety, Chain of Responsibility, fatigue, load restraint and mass compliance knowledge.
• Commercial understanding including P&L performance and cost drivers.
• Ability to optimise fleet utilisation and manage costs.
• Experience with TMS platforms such as MT Data or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead afternoon transport and site operations, including driver supervision and fleet utilisation.
• Coordinate company and subcontractor fleet to meet operational and customer requirements.
• Support contract mobilisation, yard flow, processes and fleet readiness.
• Manage driver rosters, performance and operational communications.
• Oversee scheduling, manifests, loading activities and yard control across road and rail.
• Maintain safety, Chain of Responsibility, regulatory and site compliance.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and training of drivers and subcontractors.
• Build relationships with customers, drivers and stakeholders.
• Support incident reporting, investigations and corrective actions.
• Provide operational reporting and assist with after-hours issues when required.

Skills

Transport operations

Fleet supervision

3PL experience

Safety & compliance

TMS expertise

Tools

MT Data

Job description

• Lead afternoon operations in a growing steel and construction logistics network
• Newly created role with genuine ownership, influence and customer impact
• Join a fast-paced national logistics business with strong career opportunities

Visy Logistics is expanding its national construction and steel logistics capability, and we are looking for a hands-on Operations Supervisor to lead daily execution across our Laverton customer site.

Working 3pm to 12am, you’ll take ownership of afternoon transport and yard operations, coordinating drivers, fleet, subcontractors and schedules to deliver a safe, efficient and dependable operation.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced transport professional who enjoys being close to the operation, leading people and solving problems in a fast-moving logistics environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead afternoon transport and site operations, including driver supervision and fleet utilisation
• Coordinate company and subcontractor fleet to meet operational and customer requirements
• Support contract mobilisation, yard flow, processes and fleet readiness
• Manage driver rosters, performance and operational communications
• Oversee scheduling, manifests, loading activities and yard control across road and rail
• Maintain strong safety, Chain of Responsibility, regulatory and site compliance
• Support recruitment, onboarding and training of drivers and subcontractors
• Build strong relationships with customers, drivers and operational stakeholders
• Support incident reporting, investigations and corrective actions
• Provide operational reporting and assist with after-hours issues when required

What You'll Bring:

• Strong experience in transport, fleet supervision or logistics operations, with 3PL experience preferred
• Sound knowledge of safety, Chain of Responsibility, fatigue, load restraint and mass compliance
• Commercial understanding, including P&L performance and key cost and revenue drivers
• Ability to optimise fleet utilisation and manage operational costs
• Experience with TMS platforms such as MT Data or similar
• Good understanding of transport equipment and vehicle types
• Steel or construction logistics experience will be highly regarded
• Strong attention to detail across safety and compliance
• Confident communication skills across drivers, subcontractors, customers and stakeholders
• HC licence is desirable

What you’ll love when you join us:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Salary sacrificed novated leasing
• Health, wealth and lifestyle benefits
• Be part of a dynamic industry with strong future growth

About Visy Global Logistics

At Visy Global Logistics, we are built to move more than goods. We move businesses, industries and communities forward.

Our people deliver integrated logistics solutions across warehousing, contract logistics, road and rail transport, global freight forwarding and bulk logistics. Supported by Visy’s scale and connected network, we work together to solve challenges, create value for our customers and keep supply chains moving safely and responsibly.

At Visy Global Logistics, you'll have the opportunity to help shape and grow a business, not just perform a role. Our people are trusted to make an impact, influence outcomes and contribute to the future direction of the organisation. Backed by one of Australia's largest privately owned companies, you'll enjoy the scale, stability and support of a global organisation while maintaining the autonomy, visibility and entrepreneurial mindset of a growing logistics business.

You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history
check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing).

Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

These roles are only open to candidates currently residing in Australia with full working rights.