Warehouse Transport Supervisor – Derrimut

Warehouse Transport Supervisor – Full Time

Concept Logistics Australia | Derrimut, VIC

Permanent Full Time | Monday to Friday | 5:00am – 1:00pm | Overtime Available

Join Our Team!

Concept Logistics Australia (CLA) is a proudly Australian-owned and operated logistics company, providing warehousing, transport and distribution solutions to customers across Australia.

We are currently seeking an experienced, motivated and hands-on Warehouse Transport Supervisor to join our transport operations team based in Derrimut.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced transport professional who enjoys leading from the front, thrives in a fast-paced environment and understands the importance of delivering safe, efficient and cost-effective transport operations.

About the Role

Reporting to the Despatch Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day inbound and outbound transport operations, ensuring freight is loaded, unloaded and dispatched safely, accurately and on schedule.

This is a hands-on supervisory position requiring strong organisational skills, operational experience and the ability to lead a small team while coordinating with drivers, carriers and warehouse personnel.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Planning and coordinating daily inbound and outbound freight movements.
• Supervising loading and unloading activities, ensuring freight is handled safely and efficiently.
• Allocating freight to company vehicles and external transport providers.
• Coordinating dock activity, vehicle movements and dispatch schedules.
• Leading and supporting forklift operators, drivers and warehouse personnel.
• Ensuring all freight is correctly loaded, restrained and accompanied by accurate documentation.
• Monitoring transport schedules, customer delivery requirements and operational deadlines.
• Maintaining compliance with workplace health and safety (WHS) and Chain of Responsibility (CoR) requirements.
• Assisting with carrier performance, freight discrepancies and customer enquiries.
• Using transport management systems to coordinate freight movements and maintain accurate records.
• Identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency, productivity and transport costs.

About You

We are looking for a confident and capable supervisor who understands the demands of a busy transport operation and is comfortable making decisions under pressure.

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• 3–5 years’ experience in warehouse, freight or transport operations.
• 1–2 years’ experience in a supervisory or team leader position.
• A current and valid LF Forklift Licence – essential.
• Strong experience coordinating loading, unloading and dispatch operations.
• A sound understanding of Chain of Responsibility, load restraint, fatigue management and workplace safety requirements.
• Proven ability to organise freight movements, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence working with drivers, warehouse personnel and external transport providers.
• Experience using transport management systems (TMS) and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• A current Australian driver’s licence and the right to work in Australia.

Highly regarded but not essential:

• A current HR, HC or MC driver’s licence.
• Previous experience managing external transport providers.
• Qualifications in Transport, Logistics or Leadership and Management.
• Experience with operational improvements and transport cost management.

What’s on Offer?

• Permanent full-time employment with an established Australian-owned logistics company.
• Monday to Friday, 5:00am – 1:00pm, with overtime as required.
• A hands-on leadership role with genuine operational responsibility.
• Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• A supportive, hardworking and team-focused working environment.
• A stable role within an established national logistics business.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re an experienced transport professional with strong leadership skills, a practical approach to problem-solving and a commitment to safe and efficient operations, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now by submitting your resume through Employment Hero or emailing hr@conceptlogistics.com.au.

Concept Logistics Australia is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace.