Transport Supervisor

Location: Prospect, NSW

Employment: Full time

At Ball & Doggett, we help bring big ideas to life.

About us

At Ball & Doggett, we help bring big ideas to life. As Australia's largest distributor of printable materials and consumables, we work with customers across a range of industries, helping them get the products and service they need to keep their businesses moving. With more than 100 years of experience, we're proud of our customer relationships, our people and the role we play in helping Australian businesses succeed.

Benefits

- Lead a team and make a real impact on our transport operations
- Join a supportive and genuinely collaborative team
- Build strong relationships with drivers, customers and internal teams
- Work with FarEye, MachShip and Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Take ownership and bring your ideas for continuous improvement
- Training and career development opportunities
- WRK+ Outstanding Workplace
- Competitive salary package
- Paid parental leave and Employee Assistance Program
- Workplace benefits through Flare

About the role We're looking for an experienced Transport Supervisor to lead our transport operations at our Prospect site in NSW. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you'll oversee local and intrastate deliveries, coordinating drivers, subcontractors and internal teams to ensure goods are delivered safely, on time and cost-effectively. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys keeping a busy operation running smoothly, solving problems as they arise and finding opportunities to improve how things are done.

You'll also play an important role in getting the most out of our FarEye and MachShip transport management systems,



using technology and reporting to improve visibility, control costs and deliver better outcomes for our customers.

Key responsibilities

- Lead daily transport operations: Plan, coordinate and oversee deliveries, ensuring vehicles are loaded and despatched on time and in full.
- Optimise transport performance: Use FarEye and MachShip to manage route planning, carrier selection, bookings, tracking and delivery exceptions.
- Drive continuous improvement: Monitor transport KPIs, including on-time and in-full delivery, cost per delivery and carrier performance, and turn insights into practical improvements.
- Manage costs and resources: Select cost-effective transport options, work within budget guidelines and coordinate resources across morning and afternoon teams.
- Lead and support your team: Provide direction, coaching and on-the-job training to drivers and relevant warehouse team members, manage performance and conduct monthly toolbox meetings.
- Keep customers moving: Work closely with Customer Service, Sales and Operations to investigate delivery issues, resolve complaints and minimise disruptions.
- Maintain safety and compliance: Ensure compliance with Chain of Responsibility obligations, Dangerous Goods requirements, vehicle checks and Work Health and Safety procedures.
- Improve systems and processes:



Maintain accurate system data, support the adoption of new features and identify opportunities to make our transport operation more efficient.
- Support the wider operation: Work closely with the Operations Manager and deputise when required.

About you

- At least three years' experience in a warehouse or transport environment.
- Experience using transport management systems (TMS), ideally with exposure to route optimisation, carrier bookings and delivery tracking.
- Warehouse management system (WMS) experience, ideally with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).
- A sound understanding of transport regulations, Chain of Responsibility and Dangerous Goods requirements.
- Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships with drivers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
- Good planning, time management and administrative skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Confidence using Microsoft Office and transport reporting to monitor performance and identify improvements.
- The ability to think logically, adapt to changing priorities and make timely decisions.
- Experience with FarEye and MachShip would be highly regarded.

Most importantly, you'll take ownership, lead by example and understand that great transport operations are built on safe practices, clear communication and a team that works well together. Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're looking for a role where you can bring your experience, support a team and make a genuine impact on how a business operates, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Ball & Doggett and help us keep great things moving.

Apply now!

📌 Transport Supervisor (Prospect)
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