Transport Operations Lead: Road & Rail

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

Benefits offered by this job

12 weeks paid parental leave

Return to work bonus

Benefits across dining and adventure, 

Health and well-being perks

Job summary

Linfox is seeking a hands-on mid-shift Supervisor in Regency Park, SA. You will lead a medium-sized team of drivers across two shifts, balance operational planning with safety and compliance, and drive service outcomes for major customers in retail, healthcare, government and defence.

The role is full-time and based on-site with a Tue-Sat schedule, offering opportunities to shape logistics performance and implement industry-leading safety standards within a large network.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within Transport/Logistics operational roles with demonstrated leadership capability.
• Strong knowledge of Chain of Responsibility, fatigue management and transport compliance requirements.
• Ability to coordinate drivers, subcontractors and operational resources within a fast-paced environment.
• Well-developed communication and stakeholder management skills, with a customer-focused approach.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to balance operational and commercial outcomes.
• Confidence using operational systems and reporting tools, with experience in Excel, BY, SAP or similar platforms highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of 20-30 drivers across two shifts, fostering a strong safety culture and driving operational performance.
• Coordinate daily road and rail operations, including local PUD activities, rail schedules and container planning.
• Oversee safety & compliance initiatives including driver fatigue management, Chain of Responsibility, fleet maintenance schedules inline with Linfox safety standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, contractors and key stakeholders to deliver outstanding service outcomes.
• Make real-time operational decisions to optimise fleet utilisation, resource allocation and service delivery across a busy transport network.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Excel

SAP

Tools

BY

SAP

Job description

Linfox is seeking a hands-on mid-shift Supervisor in Regency Park, SA. You will lead a medium-sized team of drivers across two shifts, balance operational planning with safety and compliance, and drive service outcomes for major customers in retail, healthcare, government and defence.

The role is full-time and based on-site with a Tue-Sat schedule, offering opportunities to shape logistics performance and implement industry-leading safety standards within a large network.