Transport Supervisor

Kennards Hire; Clayton; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share bonuses

Equipment hire discounts

Paid parental leave

Leave conversion options

Salary continuance insurance

Salary sacrifice options

WHEREFIT health, fitness and lifestyle

Job summary

Kennards Hire in Clayton, VIC is seeking an experienced Transport Supervisor to lead a team of drivers and coordinate daily transport activity across the network. This hands-on leadership role balances people, planning and performance to deliver safe, reliable and punctual service.

Reporting to the Transport Manager, you will plan routes, roster drivers, manage real-time changes and drive continuous improvements in utilisation while upholding safety and Chain of Responsibility.

Qualifications

• Experience leading transport teams and scheduling in a busy network.
• Proven ability to coach frontline drivers and improve efficiency.
• Strong planning, prioritisation and decision-making under pressure.
• Solid understanding of transport safety, fatigue management and Chain of Responsibility.
• Excellent communication across branches and drivers.
• Proficiency with transport and logistics software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of 6–8 drivers.
• Plan, schedule and allocate daily deliveries, pickups and transfers.
• Create and adjust transport runs to improve route efficiency.
• Manage real-time changes including urgent requests and delays.
• Coordinate with branch teams to keep commitments on track.
• Prepare driver rosters and timesheets.
• Ensure safety information is communicated before starting.
• Champion fatigue management and load restraint.
• Oversee vehicle readiness, maintenance and pre-start checks.
• Review performance and identify opportunities to improve utilisation.
• Foster a connected, high-performing driver team.

Skills

Transport leadership

Coaching frontline staff

Planning & prioritisation

Safety & compliance

Decision making under pressure

Communication

Data & systems literacy

Education

Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations

Tools

Transport software systems

Job description

Transport Supervisor - Permanent
Clayton, VIC

• Join a supportive team with strong values and a safety-first mindset
  
• Work with a leading, Australian, family-owned hire company
• Own daily transport planning, scheduling and allocation across the network

At Kennards Hire, great customer service doesn't stop at the branch. Our Transport team plays a critical role in making sure equipment gets where it needs to be, safely, efficiently and on time.

We're looking for an experienced Transport Supervisor to join our Clayton Distribution Centre, leading a team of Drivers and coordinating daily transport activity across the network.

This is a hands-on operational leadership role for someone who can balance people, planning and performance. You'll oversee the daily transport schedule, respond to changing priorities and support your Drivers to deliver a safe, reliable and exceptional service.

What you'll be doing

Reporting to the Transport Manager, you'll:

• Lead, coach and support a team of approximately 6–8 Drivers
• Plan, schedule and allocate daily deliveries, pickups and transfers
• Create and adjust transport runs to improve route efficiency and vehicle utilisation
• Manage real-time changes including urgent requests, delays, missed pickups and disruptions
• Work closely with branch teams to keep transport priorities and customer commitments on track
• Prepare Driver rosters, timesheets and coverage plans
• Ensure Drivers have the right safety, site and customer information before commencing work
• Champion safe transport practices including fatigue management, load restraint and Chain of Responsibility
• Support vehicle readiness, maintenance and pre-start compliance
• Review transport performance and identify opportunities to improve service, utilisation and productivity
• Build a connected, positive and high-performing Driver team.
  
• The role has direct responsibility for day-to-day transport activity while maintaining customer commitments and Kennards Hire's safety and Chain of Responsibility requirements.

You'll bring:

• Experience in transport allocation, dispatch, logistics, scheduling, fleet coordination or a similar operational leadership role
• Experience supervising, coaching or supporting frontline team members
• Strong planning and prioritisation skills in a fast-paced environment
• A sound understanding of transport safety, fatigue management, load restraint, vehicle compliance and Chain of Responsibility
• The ability to make practical decisions under pressure and respond quickly when plans change
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work across Drivers, branches and operational teams
• Confidence using transport and business systems and operational data
• A Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations or equivalent experience.

WhyKennards Hire?

Family-ownedsince 1948, Kennards Hire is the largest family-owned equipment hire company inAustralia and New Zealand, with 2,000+ team members across 200+ locations.
Ourgoal is simple: to be the best hire company in the world by backing our peopleand making our customers’ jobs easy.
Whenyou join Kennards, you’re part of a team that genuinely supports each other. Werecognise contribution with benefits that matter:

• Profit share bonuses
  
• Discounted equipment hire for personal projects
  
• Paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers
  
• Leave conversion options for better work–life balance
  
• Salary continuance insurance & additional 1% superannuation after 5 years
  
• Salary sacrifice options
  
• WHEREFIT health, fitness and lifestyle discounts
  

As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to complete background checks which may include a police and medical check.