Job Description

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- Join a supportive team with strong values and a safety-first mindset
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- Work with a leading, Australian, family-owned hire company
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- Own daily transport planning, scheduling and allocation across the network
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At Kennards Hire, great customer service doesn't stop at the branch. Our Transport team plays a critical role in making sure equipment gets where it needs to be, safely, efficiently and on time.

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We're looking for an experienced Transport Supervisor to join our Clayton Distribution Centre, leading a team of Drivers and coordinating daily transport activity across the network.

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This is a hands-on operational leadership role for someone who can balance people, planning and performance. You'll oversee the daily transport schedule, respond to changing priorities and support your Drivers to deliver a secure, reliable and exceptional service.

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What you'll be doing

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Reporting to the Transport Manager, you'll:

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- Lead, coach and support a team of approximately 6-8 Drivers
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- Plan, schedule and allocate daily deliveries, pickups and transfers
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- Create and adjust transport runs to improve route efficiency and vehicle utilisation
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- Manage real-time changes including urgent requests, delays, missed pickups and disruptions
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- Work closely with branch teams to keep transport priorities and customer commitments on track
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- Prepare Driver rosters, timesheets and coverage plans
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- Ensure Drivers have the right safety, site and customer information before commencing work
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- Champion safe transport practices including fatigue management, load restraint and Chain of Responsibility
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- Support vehicle readiness, maintenance and pre-start compliance
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- Review transport performance and identify opportunities to improve service, utilisation and productivity
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- Build a connected, positive and high-performing Driver team.
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- The role has direct responsibility for day-to-day transport activity while maintaining customer commitments and Kennards Hire's safety and Chain of Responsibility requirements.
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You'll bring:

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- Experience in transport allocation, dispatch, logistics, scheduling, fleet coordination or a similar operational leadership role
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- Experience supervising, coaching or supporting frontline team members
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- Strong planning and prioritisation skills in a fast-paced environment
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- A sound understanding of transport safety, fatigue management, load restraint, vehicle compliance and Chain of Responsibility
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- The ability to make practical decisions under pressure and respond quickly when plans change
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- Strong communication skills and the confidence to work across Drivers, branches and operational teams
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- Confidence using transport and business systems and operational data
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- A Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations or equivalent experience.
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WhyKennards Hire?

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Family-ownedsince 1948, Kennards Hire is the largest family-owned equipment hire company inAustralia and New Zealand, with 2,000+ team members across 200+ locations.
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As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to complete background checks which may include a police and medical check.

📌 Transport Supervisor (Victoria)
🏢 Kennards Hire
📍 Victoria