Transport Supervisor - Day Shift

Martin Brower; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee discount

EAP

Recognition awards

Onsite parking

Parental leave

Volunteer leave

Training & development

Sustainability & innovation

Job summary

Martin Brower is seeking a Transport Supervisor to lead our distribution centre’s transport operations. You will develop and motivate the transport team, ensuring staffing aligns with routes and safety is prioritized, while maintaining high customer service levels.

You will manage daily schedules, coach staff, monitor budgets, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-moving FMCG environment. Join a global organisation committed to CARES values and career development.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising teams in a logistics or transport environment.
• Ability to motivate and develop a diverse workforce.
• Strong IT skills and proficiency with MS Office.
• Knowledge of safety and Fatigue Management basics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe transport operations and daily site inspections.
• Monitor on-time deliveries and report KPIs regularly.
• Coach transport teams to align with CARES values.
• Manage labour hours against routes, budgets and forecasts.
• Ensure fleet and routes comply with regulations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Staff mentoring

Microsoft Office Suite

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Transport Supervisor is an important role within our Distribution Centre (DC), supervising all areas of the transport operations to ensure effective and efficient distribution to our customer restaurants. In this role you will be a people leader with the ability to develop and motivate our transport team and continue to drive our People First culture. You will ensure staffing levels are appropriate to the delivery routes scheduled, that the transport team upholds high levels of customer service, our drivers are trained and informed, deliveries are made on time and operations are always conducted with safety as a priority.

Day to Day you will:

• Be responsible for providing a safe working environment, free of hazards, by completing daily site/department inspections and implementing preventative and corrective actions and promoting a positive culture towards safety and wellness
• Support operations to ensure on time delivery and other service KPIs are achieved with regular reporting to identify issues, gaps or any shortfalls and explore cost effective internal opportunities
• Coach and mentor the transport operations teams to develop and maintain an engaged workforce through promoting our CARES values within daily operations
• Manage daily labour hours in conjunction with scheduledroutes, budgets and volume forecasts
• Maintain fleet in compliance with legislative and customer driven requirements
• Monitor and review master route schedules for potential efficiencies and encourage a culture of continuous improvement within the department
• Assist in the preparation monthly financial reports and monitor the performance against budgets and forecasts
• Implement employee training and development initiatives and ensure performance concerns are addressed
• Encourage and drive a culture of engagement and continuous improvement within the workplace

About You:

• Demonstrated supervisory experience in a similar role ideally inSupply Chain, Logistics Management or Transport Management industries
• Experience within multiple temperature zones within a Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) operational environment would be added advantage
• Ability to connect and motivate a diverse team through inclusive people management principles
• Willingness to take initiative and drive results to ensure business KPIs are met and exceeded whilst upholding the highest levels of safety and customer service
• Ability to think critically in complex situations, deal with ambiguity and think laterally to problem solve in a dynamic environment
• Knowledge and experience of Basic Fatigue Management (BFM) requirements
• Intermediate to advanced IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

At Martin Brower, we take pride in supporting our people with strong development pathways and an inclusive, values-driven culture.

You will enjoy:

• Competitive salary with benefits
• Reward programs and an exclusive employee discount portal
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Quarterly and annual recognition awards
• Free onsite parking
• Paid parental leave
• Volunteer leave
• Ongoing Training and career development opportunities
• Being part of a global organisation committed to sustainability and innovation

About Martin Brower:

AtMartin Browerwe are proud to be a leading global Supply Chain Solutions provider for large scale restaurant chains. From our global supply network and distribution centres and into our customer’s hands, Martin Brower takes supply chain management personally. Martin Brower does more than procure and move product, we create and deliver smart insights by collaborating and innovating every link in the supply chain.

We are driven by our sharedCARES values. These are woven into the fabric of our culture and guide everything we do and ensure an unparalleled experience and environment for our people.

We value the unique contributions of each and every member of our diverse Martin Brower family. Keeping in mind our core values and customer orientation we never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital, or disability status.

This is an opportunity to be part of an outstanding work environment, in a global company who invests in their people, training and development with a focus on diversity and internal promotion.