About
Supagas is a fast-growing national leading supplier of cylinder gases such as LPG, Industrial Gases, Hospitality Gases and Helium. We are rapidly building a reputation for growth and success based on an exceptional
"YES WE CAN"
customer service offering and quality products in the highly competitive market.
Role Overview
This is a key leadership opportunity to join a growing national business in a senior Transport Operations leadership role, overseeing LPG and Industrial Gas Distribution operations across safety, operational performance, commercial outcomes and customer service delivery. Reporting into senior leadership, you will lead and support Logistics Coordination and Administration teams while driving a high-performance culture focused on safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
You will play a critical role in setting and implementing distribution strategy, ensuring the business continues to meet operational, financial, and customer service targets while maintaining strong regulatory and HSE compliance standards. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external transport partners, you will drive improvements across scheduling, fleet utilisation, contractor performance, freight analytics, and last‐mile delivery operations to ensure safe and reliable supply at the lowest practical landed cost.
This role is predominantly based in Kwinana, with regular work across Welshpool and other Perth metro locations.
Key Responsibilities
Champion a robust HSE culture through visible leadership and accountability
Lead and manage transport and distribution contractor relationships and commercial agreements




Drive operational efficiencies and continuous improvement initiatives across distribution operations
Oversee fleet suitability, maintenance scheduling, and transport performance outcomes
Support budgeting, reporting, freight analytics, and strategic operational planning
Work collaboratively with Sales and Operations teams to improve service delivery and market growth opportunities
Lead, mentor, and develop teams while fostering a high-performance culture
Identify and implement operational technologies and process improvements to support future business growth
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years' experience within the transport or logistics industry
Well organised and able to manage multiple deliverables simultaneously
Demonstrated capacity to achieve company operating objectives through a proven track record of delivering results strategically and operationally
Tertiary qualifications in Commerce / Supply Chain / Logistics is advantageous
Knowledge of the industry, products and Dangerous Goods transport is desirable
Significant commercial experience and business acumen gained in logistics environments
Setting performance targets at the team and individual level for all distribution related functions
Process driven, analytical and methodical
Benefits
Highly competitive salary package including yearly STIP
Long‐term stability with a growing national business
Strong sense of family and community across the Supagas team
Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
National employee referral program – earn extra money for referring great people
Access to a wide range of employee discounts across 1,700+ brands for you and your immediate family via an app, 24/7
Employee Assistant Program – for you and your immediate family
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📌 Operations Manager - Transport (Kwinana Beach)
🏢 Supagas
📍 Kwinana Beach