HDS | Distribution & Storage

Transport Supervisor

HDS | Distribution & Storage  •  Wetherill Park, AU (Onsite)  •  54 minutes ago
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Job Description

HDS is entering an exciting phase of growth as we continue to expand our national logistics and home delivery network. As a tech-driven logistics company, we leverage data and innovative systems to optimise delivery performance across our network. We are seeking a hands-on Transport Supervisor to lead day-to-day transport operations at our Wetherill Park site. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working on the ground, leading people, and keeping a busy delivery operation running safely and efficiently.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Transport Manager, the Transport Supervisor will oversee the daily performance, compliance, and coordination of transport operations at the Wetherill Park site. You will be the on-the-ground leader for drivers and contractors, ensuring deliveries run on time, safely, and in line with company standards. This role will focus on delivering strong outcomes across Cost, Quality, Safety, and Compliance at a site level.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise day-to-day transport and despatch operations at the Wetherill Park site, ensuring deliveries are completed safely, on time, and in full.
  • Coordinate daily driver and contractor rosters, allocations, and route plans to meet service level requirements.
  • Oversee loading, dock, and despatch activities, ensuring efficient turnaround and adherence to safety procedures.
  • Conduct pre-start checks, toolbox talks, and site inductions for drivers and contractors.
  • Monitor and enforce compliance with Chain of Responsibility (CoR), WHS, and fatigue management requirements.
  • Investigate incidents, near misses, and service failures, and implement corrective actions.
  • Build strong working relationships with drivers and contractors, providing day-to-day coaching, feedback, and support.
  • Track daily performance against KPIs and report issues, trends, and improvement opportunities to the State Transport Manager.
  • Work closely with warehouse, routing, and planning teams to resolve service issues and improve delivery outcomes.
  • Support the onboarding of new drivers and contractors, and assist with broader operational improvement initiatives.

About You

You are a practical, people-focused transport or logistics professional who is comfortable leading a team on the ground and solving problems as they arise. You bring strong attention to detail, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to keep a fast-paced delivery operation running smoothly day to day.

Ideally, you will have:

  • Experience supervising transport, freight, or last-mile delivery operations
  • A working understanding of Chain of Responsibility (CoR), WHS, and fatigue management requirements
  • Experience leading and coaching drivers or contractors in an operational environment
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with a calm, hands-on approach under pressure
  • A current driver's licence and flexibility to support early morning or variable shift starts

What We Offer

  • A hands-on leadership role within a rapidly growing national logistics organisation
  • Competitive remuneration package
  • Genuine opportunity to influence performance at a site level
  • A supportive and collaborative leadership team
HDS | Distribution & Storage

About HDS | Distribution & Storage

HDS is a 3rd party logistics provider (3PL) for businesses looking at simple and affordable solutions for warehousing and order fulfilment services. We have a dedicated team of professionals with extensive experience in logistics, operations, online marketing and customer services

Independently owned we operate throughout all major city’s in Australia. Our wide range of networks which offer us spacious warehousing facilities, temperature controlled national deliveries.

With 10 Distribution Centre’s covering major cities and regional areas in Australia, and 650 temperature controlled delivery vehicles, our reach achieves affordable solutions throughout areas that would otherwise be unserviceable or would result in high delivery costs.

With state of the art tracking capabilities, you and your consumer will be exited to watch the journey their order goes through from the moment it leaves our warehouse to it being delivered by one of our friendly drivers. We specialise in affordable cool-chain delivery networks to ensure your customers goods are as fresh as they were when they were picked and packed.

We can achieve competitive prices and service with Bulk Break, Full Pallet, B2B and Dangerous Goods.

Our expert food handlers will ensure premium range of produce reaches your customer with no compromise on quality and freshness.

We currently deliver for YouFoodz, Marley Spoon, Kinela, Macros, Soulara, BP and Caltex to name just a few.

Industry
Transportation & Logistics
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Toorak, AU
Year Founded
2018
Website
hdsau.com
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