Transport Operations Lead – Safety & KPI Focus

Linfox; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 weeks paid parental leave

Career development opportunities

Employee benefits

Job summary

Linfox is seeking an experienced Transport Supervisor for its Consumer & Healthcare Group, based in Erskine Park, NSW. You will lead daily transport operations, oversee drivers and subcontractors, and ensure safety, compliance and top-tier service delivery.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, this permanent role focuses on coordinating fleet resources, improving utilisation, and maintaining regulatory standards while fostering strong customer and stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising transport, logistics or supply chain operations.
• Strong knowledge of Chain of Responsibility, fatigue management, WHS and transport compliance.
• Experience coordinating fleet schedules, resources and subcontractor operations.
• Proven frontline leadership skills, with the ability to engage and influence drivers and contractors.
• Strong customer service, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to analyse operational data, monitor KPIs and identify practical improvements, supported by strong Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily transport operations, ensuring deliveries are completed safely, on time and in full.
• Plan fleet schedules and optimise company and subcontractor resources to improve utilisation and control costs.
• Lead, coach and support drivers, including onboarding, training, inductions and performance management.
• Maintain compliance with Chain of Responsibility, fatigue management, licensing and accreditation requirements.
• Monitor operational KPIs, fleet performance, maintenance requirements and service delivery outcomes.
• Build strong customer and stakeholder relationships while identifying continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

Transport supervision

Chain of Responsibility

WHS compliance

Fleet coordination

Microsoft Excel

Stakeholder management

Job description

Linfox is seeking an experienced Transport Supervisor for its Consumer & Healthcare Group, based in Erskine Park, NSW. You will lead daily transport operations, oversee drivers and subcontractors, and ensure safety, compliance and top-tier service delivery.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, this permanent role focuses on coordinating fleet resources, improving utilisation, and maintaining regulatory standards while fostering strong customer and stakeholder relationships.