Transport Operations Supervisor - Mining Logistics

Centrurion Transport; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Centurion in Mackay, Australia, seeks an experienced Transport Supervisor to lead a small team, oversee day-to-day freight operations, and drive efficiency while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

The role focuses on coaching Allocators and Operations Support staff, coordinating with the Yard and PUD teams, and ensuring performance against customer KPIs. Strong leadership and mining transport exposure are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising general freight transport operations.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Solid understanding of transport compliance, CoR and fatigue management.
• Experience in mining or heavy transport environments is highly regarded.
• Ability to manage costs and improve operational performance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Industry qualification TLFI0006 knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support Allocators and Operations Support staff to achieve operational outcomes
• Coordinate closely with the Yard Supervisor and PUD team to optimise loading and operational efficiencies
• Plan and schedule transport tasks in line with customer requirements and fatigue management regulations
• Ensure compliance with Chain of Responsibility (CoR) and all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements
• Maintain accurate and timely communication with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders
• Prepare and submit subcontractor invoices within required timeframes to support prompt pricing and cost control
• Monitor daily operational costs, including subcontractor and labour hours, to ensure cost efficiency
• Identify, document, and implement continuous improvement initiatives across operations
• Manage relationships with key customers, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure high service delivery standards
• Complete weekly toolbox talks and ensure they are uploaded into the Safety Management System
• Ensure weekly CRIs are completed and all training requirements are current and compliant

Skills

Leadership

People management

CoR compliance

Fatigue management

Mining/heavy transport

Cost management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

TLFI0006

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Centurion in Mackay, Australia, seeks an experienced Transport Supervisor to lead a small team, oversee day-to-day freight operations, and drive efficiency while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

The role focuses on coaching Allocators and Operations Support staff, coordinating with the Yard and PUD teams, and ensuring performance against customer KPIs. Strong leadership and mining transport exposure are highly valued.