- Proven experience supervising or leading teams within the transport and logistics industry.
- Strong understanding of bulk transport operations, including AMMS and PBS network requirements.
- Ability to plan and coordinate trucks, trailers and drivers effectively to meet customer requirements.
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Description
As KTrans continues to grow, we’re looking for an experienced Bulk Operations Supervisor to join our team and play a key role in the success of our Bulk Operations division.
If you’re looking for your next opportunity to lead, make a genuine impact, and build strong relationships with your team and customers, we’d love to hear from you.
At KTrans, we’re more than a transport and logistics company — we’re a proudly Western Australian, family owned business built on strong relationships, exceptional service, and a positive team culture.
Our values shape everything we do, guided by our KTrans Pillars of: Discipline ~ Loyalty ~ Accountability ~ Honesty ~ Pride.
We’re a growing business delivering premium end-to-end logistics solutions across Western Australia. Our diverse operations include express and linehaul transport, bulk waste transport, dangerous goods transport, wharf cartage, warehousing, regional distribution, and specialised transport solutions.
About the Role
Based in Welshpool, you’ll play a key role in overseeing day-to-day operations across our Bulk Operations division.
Working closely with our dedicated team of drivers, customers and internal stakeholders, you’ll help ensure we deliver safe, reliable and high-quality service, while supporting the continued success of our operations.
This is a hands-on frontline leadership role suited to someone who understands the transport industry, enjoys working with people, and thrives in a fast-paced operational environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, support and develop a team of professional drivers, creating a positive and accountable team culture.
- Coordinate the daily allocation of trucks, trailers and drivers to ensure customer requirements are consistently met.
- Plan and distribute daily routes, including the dispatch, routing and tracking of vehicles.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, control costs and support revenue growth across the division.
- Ensure vehicles and equipment are available and appropriately scheduled to meet operational requirements.
- Coordinate and forecast servicing, repairs and maintenance to minimise downtime and maintain operational reliability.
- Support the recruitment, onboarding, training and ongoing development of team members.
- Maintain a strong focus on safety, ensuring safe work practices are understood, followed and actively promoted across the team.
- Contribute to incident, damage and safety investigations, ensuring corrective actions are identified and implemented.
- Work collaboratively with internal teams to resolve operational challenges and deliver practical solutions.
About You
You’re an experienced transport professional and people leader who enjoys being close to the operation and making things happen.
To be Successful in this Role, You’ll Have:
- Proven experience supervising or leading teams within the transport and logistics industry.
- Strong understanding of bulk transport operations.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate trucks, trailers and drivers effectively.
- Strong customer service and relationship management skills.
- A sound understanding of AMMS and PBS network requirements.
- A strong safety focus and commitment to safe work practices.
- Experience supporting the recruitment, training and development of team members.
The Benefits
At KTrans, we value our people and believe great work deserves great support.
In return, we offer:
- Competitive salary package.
- Secure employment with a growing, family owned WA business.
- Career development and ongoing training opportunities.
- A supportive leadership team that values your contribution.
- Quarterly and annual Reward & Recognition programs.
- Employee wellbeing initiatives.
- Salary Sacrifice and Novated Leasing options.
Ready to Join Us?
If you’re looking for an opportunity to make a genuine impact in a growing Western Australian business, apply today with your current CV, ensuring all relevant licences and tickets are listed.
Alternatively, you can email your application to ••••@ktrans.com.au.
KTrans are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from women, Australian Defence Force Veterans and Indigenous and Torres Strait Islanders.
We would like to encourage people of all ages, backgrounds and cultures to apply.
No recruitment agencies please.
