Yard & Transport Supervisor – Full Time, Permanent – Riverview, QLD
We are seeking an experienced and hands‐onYard & Transport Supervisorto lead our Client's growing operations team on site in Riverview, QLD.
This role is critical to ensuring the safe, efficient and compliant movement, storage and coordination of products and transport assets on site while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
If you're a proactive leader with strong organisational skills and a passion for safety, efficiency and team development, this is your opportunity to step into a key role within a rapidly expanding team.
About the Role
The Yard & Transport Supervisor is responsible for coordinating daily yard and transport functions, ensuring the efficient utilisation of yard resources, mobile plant and transport assets.
With a strong focus on safety, compliance and accuracy, you will oversee load scheduling, truck loading/unloading, inventory control and subcontractor management.
Communication is critical; you will act as the central link between production, transport providers, site leadership and yard staff—ensuring smooth operations, timely information flow and continuous improvement across the business.
- Operational & Transport Management
Oversee daily load scheduling, truck loading/unloading and transport coordination
Ensure compliance with allChain of Responsibility (CoR)legislation
Drive cost improvements through effective fleet and asset utilisation
Manage relationships with transport providers and subcontractors
- Yard & Inventory Control
Maintain accurate daily stock reconciliations, cycle counts and stocktakes
Optimise yard storage locations for improved efficiency and profitability
Monitor and order yard raw materials and ensure maximum utilisation of mobile plant
Provide solid leadership to yard and transport staff, including training and development
Lead daily and weekly toolbox talks




Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Identify roadblocks impacting safety, performance or profitability
- Safety & Compliance
Conduct safety walks and audits to ensure adherence to safe work procedures
Promote a strong safety culture, including PPE compliance and hazard reporting
Ensure safe loading practices in accordance with CoR and workplace safety standards
- Environmental & Quality Responsibilities
Respond promptly to spillages, incidents and near misses
Support the improvement of yard and transport quality systems
Report any system failures and contribute to preventative actions
Your Key Performance Indicators
Accurate, on-time load scheduling and dispatch
Safe and efficient truck loading/unloading, every time
Compliance with CoR and internal safety standards
Accurate daily inventory acceptance and cycle counts
Streamlined yard processes improving efficiency and cost savings
You will be required to work safely around:
Mobile plant and transport truck interactions
Working at heights on truck decks
Outdoor environments (heat and weather exposure)
Manual handling tasks and slippery surfaces
Skills & Experience You'll Need
Previous and proven supervision or leadership experience in transport, logistics, yard or warehousing
Strong understanding of Chain of Responsibility requirements
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to lead, train and develop a diverse team
Solid organisational and problem-solving abilities
Commitment to safety and continuous improvement
Why Apply?
Be part of an essential and growing part of the business
Lead an enthusiastic team in a hands‐on and influential role
Contribute to continuous improvement and operational excellence
Work in a safety‐first environment that values people and performance
If you're ready to make an impact and help drive the success of our Client's Yard & Transport operations, we'd love to hear from you.
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