Road Train Haulage Operations Lead

Mlg Oz; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Sacrifice

Novated Leases

Remote Site Travel

Discounted Health Insurance (NIB)

Diversity & Inclusion

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

MLG Oz is seeking an experienced Operations Superintendent – Road Train Haulage to lead road train operations, drive performance and deliver safe, productive, and commercially successful outcomes. You will oversee day-to-day activities, develop high-performing teams and bolster fleet efficiency across sites in Australia.

The role demands hands-on leadership, strong safety focus, and the ability to balance operational delivery with cost control and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' supervisory or project leadership experience within road train haulage or heavy transport operations.
• Experience implementing Fatigue Management Strategies.
• Strong knowledge of road transport compliance, including Chain of Responsibility requirements.
• Demonstrated experience managing road train operations, fleet performance and driver productivity.
• Sound commercial acumen with cost control and operational reporting.
• Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions in challenging environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day road train haulage activities, achieving targets safely and efficiently.
• Lead by example with a proactive safety culture and WHS compliance.
• Mentor and motivate drivers, supervisors and site personnel toward continuous improvement.
• Drive vehicle utilisation, availability and productivity with safe operation and maintenance.
• Monitor performance and identify opportunities to drive efficiencies across operations.
• Maintain cost control, reporting and commercial awareness to support profitability.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, clients and maintenance teams to deliver outcomes.
• Implement practical solutions to improve safety, productivity and fleet performance.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

People management

Decision making

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Statutory Supervisor Examination

BSBWHS411 – Implement and Monitor WHS Policies, Procedures and Programs

BSBWHS414 – Contribute to WHS Risk Management

MC licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

MLG Oz is seeking an experienced Operations Superintendent – Road Train Haulage to lead road train operations, drive performance and deliver safe, productive, and commercially successful outcomes. You will oversee day-to-day activities, develop high-performing teams and bolster fleet efficiency across sites in Australia.

The role demands hands-on leadership, strong safety focus, and the ability to balance operational delivery with cost control and stakeholder engagement.