Yard & Transport Supervisor
Location Riverview
Recruitment 247 Permanent Full Time
Recruitment 247 is seeking an experienced and hands on Yard & Transport Supervisor to lead and coordinate daily yard and transport operations for a major manufacturing site in Riverview. This is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring safe efficient and compliant movement of products people and equipment across a busy industrial environment.
This position suits a proactive leader who thrives in a fast paced yard environment understands Chain of Responsibility requirements and can drive operational improvements while maintaining strong communication across all levels of the business.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee daily load scheduling truck loading and unloading and coordination of transport providers
Ensure full compliance with Chain of Responsibility CoR legislation
Drive cost savings through effective utilisation of yard assets and transport fleet
Lead train and support yard and transport staff
Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and transport partners
Manage daily stock reconciliation cycle counts and stocktakes
Optimise yard layout and storage to improve efficiency and profitability
Monitor and order yard raw materials and ensure mobile plant is utilised effectively
Conduct safety audits toolbox talks and promote a strong safety culture
Maintain clear communication with internal and external stakeholders
Ensure housekeeping standards are upheld across the site
Key Performance Indicators
Accurate and timely load scheduling
Safe efficient and on time truck loading and unloading
Full compliance with CoR requirements
Accurate daily inventory acceptance and cycle counts
Improved yard processes leading to measurable cost savings
Safety and Compliance
The successful candidate will conduct regular safety walks and ensure adherence to safe work procedures promote and participate in health and safety initiatives report hazards incidents and near misses promptly ensure correct use and maintenance of PPE and manage risks associated with mobile plant truck interactions manual handling and outdoor work.
Training and Leadership
Identify training needs and support skill development for yard staff participate in ongoing training to enhance personal capability lead toolbox talks and maintain strong communication across teams.
About You
To succeed in this role you will bring proven experience in yard transport or logistics supervision a strong understanding of CoR legislation excellent communication and leadership skills ability to manage competing priorities in a busy operational environment strong problem solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset and competency operating yard equipment such as forklifts and mobile plant.
What’s on Offer
A stable full time leadership role opportunity to influence and improve yard and transport operations supportive management and a strong team environment and competitive remuneration based on experience.
How to Apply
Submit your resume via this website or email it directly to applications@recruitment247.com.au
Need More Info
Call our friendly team on 07 3281 2489 Monday to Friday 830 AM to 430 PM