Symons Clark Logistics is a 140 year old, family owned, Port Adelaide based transport and logistics company. Our experience brings with it premium wharf cartage and container transport services, with a focus on providing customers with complete logistics solutions including warehousing, container pack/unpack, distribution, over-dimensional, heavy haulage, project logistics and Australia wide bulk haulage.
The Transport Operations Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily activities of transport operations, ensuring the efficient movement of goods and materials. This role involves coordinating transport schedules, supervising drivers, monitoring compliance, and ensuring operational efficiency. The position requires strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to maintain high transport service standards.
What you will be doing…
- Supervise and support the transport team to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Oversee scheduling, routing and allocation of vehicles and drivers.
- Assist in scheduling, routing and allocation of vehicles and drivers when the business requires.
- Ensure drivers adhere to safety regulations, traffic laws, and company policies.
- Maintain effective communication with customers, stakeholders, and internal teams to address operational needs.
- Monitor and review driver logs, vehicle inspections, fuel usage, and compliance documentation.
- Coordinate maintenance and repairs for the fleet to ensure operational readiness.
- Assist in resolving transport-related issues and implementing solutions to improve efficiency.
- Provide training and guidance to drivers on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Prepare and analyse reports on transport operations, including performance metrics and cost analysis.
- Monitoring transport costs and financial performance, implementing cost-saving measures where possible.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless coordination of transport services.
- Actively lead and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
Do you have…
- Previous experience working in a Transport Operations Supervisor role in the Transport industry (ideally line haul experience), or equivalent experience.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven leadership and management skills.
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and professionally across departments.
Do you align with Symons Clark Logistics values?
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Respect – We respect each other and those around us.
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Accountability – We are accountable for our actions and results including everyone’s safety.
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Integrity – We always act with honesty and will do what we say.
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Persistence – We work hard with urgency to make it happen.
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Passion – We have pride and believe in everything we do.
Why it’s great to work with Symons Clark Logistics…
- We provide career development opportunities, we believe in supporting, training, and developing our talented employees.
- Enjoy being part of a fun and flexible work culture.
- Be supported by mentors who value your input in finding new and improved ways to achieve success.
- Enjoy a varied work experience, where each day is different and exciting from one day to the next.
- We are a steadily growing market leader in South Australia with a proud history and at a time of embarking on several exciting changes.
We really want you to be able to shine in the application process, successfully demonstrating your strengths – as such we are happy to be flexible around our process.
Interested in finding out more or have a specific question?
Please email careers@symonsclark.com.au.
Interested in applying?
- Click on the ‘Apply’ button.
- Send a Resume detailing your relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.
