Operations Supervisor – Pm – Road Transport And Freight

Fuse Recruitment; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Overtime opportunities (Fridays)

Job summary

Fuse Recruitment is seeking an experienced PM Operations Supervisor to oversee the Adelaide afternoon/evening PM shift for a busy road freight operation. You will lead a team of 13–15 Forklift Operators and General Hands, coordinating loading, unloading and dispatch while driving safety and KPI performance.

This hands-on leadership role focuses on safety, operational excellence and service delivery, with Fridays overtime and a chance to impact the RT/FS operation in a respected logistics

Qualifications

• Experience supervising road transport teams.
• Knowledge of safety, Chain of Responsibility and compliance.
• Ability to meet KPIs and service targets.
• Hands-on, calm in fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the PM shift to ensure freight is loaded, unloaded and dispatched safely and efficiently.
• Provide direction and support to approximately 13–15 Forklift Operators and General Hands.
• Plan and prioritise daily workload to meet operational and customer requirements.
• Coordinate loading of linehaul trailers and containers and loading/unloading of PUD vehicles.
• Ensure freight is prioritised appropriately, including urgent and priority freight.
• Monitor KPIs: transit times, loading times, scanning accuracy, damages, overtime.
• Promote safety culture and compliance with safety practices.
• Identify and address operational issues and escalate when required.
• Investigate causes of freight damage, delays and holdovers.
• Ensure training and competency requirements for team members.
• Work with PM Operations Manager to improve productivity and service levels.

Skills

Leadership

Road transport

Safety awareness

KPIs

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Decision making

Adaptability

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

PM Operations Supervisor – Adelaide Road Transport | Freight | Cargo - PM Shift | Leadership & Operational Oversight

Are you an experienced transport and logistics supervisor looking for your next opportunity in a fast-paced road freight environment?

Fuse Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced PM Operations Supervisor to oversee the afternoon/evening operation for a well-established transport and logistics business in Adelaide.

This is a hands-on operational leadership role where you will be responsible for coordinating the PM shift, ensuring freight is loaded and unloaded safely and efficiently, and providing leadership and direction to a team of approximately 13–15 Forklift Operators and General Hands.

The Opportunity Working closely with the PM Operations Manager, you will take ownership of the day-to-day performance of the PM operation, ensuring freight movements are completed safely, accurately and within required timeframes.

You will have operational oversight and accountability for approximately 13–15 floor-based employees, including Forklift Operators and General Hands.

The role operates on an afternoon/evening shift of approximately 1:00pm–9:00pm, with overtime occurring primarily on Fridays.

What's On Offer

• PM shift: approximately 1:00pm–9:00pm
• Overtime primarily occurring on Fridays
• Leadership responsibility across an operational team of approximately 13–15 floor workers
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on PM shift performance and service delivery
• Join an established transport and logistics operation
• Opportunity to work within a role focused on safety, operational excellence and team performance

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the PM shift to ensure freight is loaded, unloaded and dispatched safely and efficiently.
• Provide direction, guidance and support to approximately 13–15 Forklift Operators and General Hands.
• Plan and prioritise daily workload to meet operational and customer requirements.
• Coordinate loading of linehaul trailers and containers, along with loading and unloading of PUD vehicles.
• Ensure freight is prioritised appropriately, including urgent, priority, held-over and transhipment freight.
• Monitor operational performance against key KPIs including transit times, loading/unloading times, scanning accuracy, CWC, damages, pallet non-conformances and overtime.
• Ensure compliance with Chain of Responsibility requirements, load restraint, load mass and safe work practices.
• Support the safe handling, loading, unloading and storage of Dangerous Goods.
• Identify and address operational issues, escalating matters where required.
• Investigate the root causes of freight damage, lost freight, holdovers and operational delays.
• Ensure team members have the appropriate training, instruction, supervision and competency requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture and address unsafe practices or behaviours.
• Work closely with the PM Operations Manager to improve productivity, service levels and operational outcomes.
• Assist with performance and behavioural management where required.
• Ensure relevant operational reports, compliance documentation and incident reporting are completed accurately.

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• Previous supervisory or leadership experience within road transport, freight or logistics.
• A strong understanding of road transport operations, particularly loading, unloading and linehaul environments.
• Experience overseeing warehouse/floor-based operational teams.
• The ability to lead and influence a team even where employees are not direct reports.
• Strong understanding of safety, Chain of Responsibility and operational compliance.
• Experience working to operational KPIs and service targets.
• Strong communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• The confidence to address performance and behavioural issues when required.
• A practical, hands‑on approach and the ability to remain calm in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong time management, resilience and adaptability.
• Basic to intermediate Microsoft Office skills.

If you have a strong road transport background and is ready to take ownership of a busy PM operation, we'd like to hear from you.

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