Transport Operations Supervisor - New Depot Growth

Lindsay Australia Limited; Cairns Regional; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral rewards

Employee discounts (Ringers Western)

Novated leasing

Training & licences support

Career development

Job summary

Lindsay Australia Limited is seeking an Operations Supervisor for the Cairns Depot to lead daily transport operations, ensuring safe, on-time service, efficient fleet utilisation and strong customer communications. You will coordinate drivers, manage schedules and monitor performance to uphold safety and service standards.

Join a growing, safety-focused logistics team with opportunities for training, career development and industry-leading equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport, logistics or general freight operations, with supervisory or leadership experience.
• Understanding of CoR, fatigue management, WHS and transport compliance.
• Experience coordinating daily transport operations, fleet movements and driver schedules.
• Strong leadership and customer-focused communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily transport operations to ensure safe, efficient and on-time service delivery.
• Coordinate drivers, fleet allocation and daily scheduling to meet operational requirements.
• Monitor freight movements and resolve operational issues to minimise service disruptions.
• Ensure compliance with CoR, fatigue management, WHS and company policies.
• Supervise driver performance and assist with training where required.
• Liaise with customers, drivers and depot staff to ensure effective communication and service outcomes.
• Monitor fleet utilisation and report vehicle defects, maintenance requirements and operational concerns.
• Complete operational reporting and documentation accurately and on time.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, efficiency and customer service.
• Work collaboratively with the depot team to achieve operational targets and deliver exceptional service.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Transport logistics

CoR & WHS

Driver coordination

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Tools

TMS

Scheduling software

MS Office

Job description

Lindsay Australia Limited is seeking an Operations Supervisor for the Cairns Depot to lead daily transport operations, ensuring safe, on-time service, efficient fleet utilisation and strong customer communications. You will coordinate drivers, manage schedules and monitor performance to uphold safety and service standards.

Join a growing, safety-focused logistics team with opportunities for training, career development and industry-leading equipment.