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Add expected salary to your profile for insightsWith a 167-years of continued operation, Murphy Transport Solutions Murphys has an exciting opportunity to join a family owned and established road distribution and warehousing company. Murphys is seeking the services of a Transport Supervisor at our Regency Park facility Monday to Friday on a full-time basis.Murphys operations include the road distribution and warehousing of general palletised freight, food grade ambient freight, steel, and bulk commodities throughout Australia.The RoleYou will be an experienced Transport Supervisor with a passion for driving performance, upholding safety, compliance, customer-focused delivery of transport operations and mitigating operational risks. This position is responsible for allocating all resources, including equipment, and employees, as well as acting as the focal point for communication between Murphys, customer, employees, and contractors with regard to the performance of the facility. This position encompasses the Regency Park site, workshop functions and other provisional sites from time to time and will be responsible for managing drivers, sub-contractors, workshop, customer and company objectives, contractual obligations and specific adherence to policy and procedures.Key ResponsibilitiesPlan and manifest the timely and efficient delivery of freight to ensure DIFOT and cost management targets are achieved.Act as the primary contact for fleet escalations, addressing issues promptly and constructively.Communicate key updates, changes, and initiatives clearly and consistently through toolbox meetings and direct engagement.Ensure all incidents, hazards and non-compliances are reported and corrective actions implemented in a timely manner.Investigate and resolve service and/or operational issues in a timely manner.Coordinate and facilitate smooth onboarding of new staff members, ensuring compliance with procedures and minimising business disruption.Investigate and action business development opportunities.Ensure adherence to health and safety protocols and promote a safety-first culture across operations.Demonstrate a commitment to safety and compliance through participation in risk management, audits and work site visits, and discussions with site personnelSupport vehicle compliance through regular maintenance checks and audits.Proven experience and a drive to lead by example in managing teams.About YouBuilds and maintains strong, trust-based relationships. Demonstrates empathy, consistency, and professionalism in all interactions to foster long-term engagement and collaboration.Understands the key drivers of business performance and applies commercial thinking to day-to-day operations.Uses data, trends, and insights to diagnose performance issues, identify opportunities, and support strategic improvements.Confidently navigates sensitive or challenging conversations with clarity and respect.Maintains professionalism under pressure, addresses conflict constructively, and works toward positive, resolution-focused outcomes while upholding company standards.Promotes a culture of safety and compliance, actively identifying and managing potential risks.Balances short-term needs with long-term strategic goals, ensuring timely delivery of support and operational initiatives.Intermediate skills in MS Office applications, and capable of learning new systems and working with technologies generallyGood written and verbal communication, time management and customer service skillsAbility to troubleshoot and diagnose problems, know when to seek advice, suggest solutions or escalate as required.Whats in it for you?Competitive remuneration and supportive leadership model.Succession opportunity to transition, grow and develop your management career.Be part of a collaborative national carrier network.Join a respected company committed to safety, service excellence, and continuous improvement.This role would ideally suit someone who has knowledge of Australian transport rules and regulations, such as truck and trailer configurations, mass, fatigue, load restraint and the NHVR. A high level of attention to detail with excellent problem-solving skills, communication and relationship building skills, that understand the importance of teamwork. A proactive outlook who is successfully driven to ultimately achieve their and their employers desired goals.Ready to take the wheel of a dynamic leadership role in a respected Australian company? Wed love to hear from you. Apply now and make your mark with Murphys.Unlock job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchYour application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years'' experience do you have as a Transport Supervisor? Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with? How many years of people management experience do you have? Do you have customer service experience? Do you have experience working with logistics, freight & delivery services? Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of OH&S/WHS?Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics 101-1,000 employeesMurphy Transport Solutions (MTS) was established in 1858 and remains a family-run business to date. With operations in Victoria, South Australia, New South Wales, and Queensland MTS has extensive capabilities in the transportation of liquid-bulk and dry-bulk for both the food and industrial sectors, palletised local and linehaul distribution. Murphys also operates dedicated contract fleets of specialist equipment for customers in the food and beverage, building products, mining, and industrial sectors.Murphy Transport Solutions (MTS) was established in 1858 and remains a family-run business to date. With operations in Victoria, South Australia, New South Wales, and Queensland MTS has extensive capabilities in the transportation of liquid-bulk and dry-bulk for both the food and industrial sectors, palletised local and linehaul distribution. Murphys also operates dedicated contract fleets of specialist equipment for customers in the food and beverage, building products, mining, and industrial sectors.To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.Researching careers? Find all the information and tips you need on career advice. #J-18808-Ljbffr