Operations Administration Supervisor

Who are we:

K&S Corporation is an ASX-listed company and dominant multi-modal transport and logistics provider in Australia and New Zealand. Our comprehensive offerings across road, rail, and sea transport, alongside fuel distribution and specialised logistics subsidiaries, position us a critical player in national and trans-Tasman supply chains, serving a wide range of sectors from mining and agriculture to retail and industrial clients. With a proud 80-year history our brand is known for innovation, customer focus, continuous improvement, and industry leading safety. K&S Freighters maintains one of Australia's largest company-owned fleet, employing over 1600 personnel and headquartered in Truganina, Victoria. 

About Chemtrans

Chemtrans is a division of K&S Corporation and is a well-respected industry leader in the safe and efficient transportation and delivery of Dangerous and Hazardous Goods and chemicals throughout Australia. 

The Opportunity:

Chemtrans is growing, and we’re building a strong operational team at our Coopers Plains site to support the next phase of the business.

We’re looking for an experienced Operations Administration Supervisor to join the team and take ownership of the day-to-day coordination of our transport operations.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our operation runs safely, efficiently and compliantly, while delivering the high level of service our customers expect. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who understands transport operations, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and knows how to get the best out of a team.

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

Supervising and coordinating day-to-day transport operations

Leading the team to deliver safe, efficient and customer-focused outcomes

Driving a strong safety culture, including audits, risk assessments and incident investigations

Ensuring compliance with transport legislation, Chain of Responsibility and accreditation requirements

Maintaining compliance across fatigue, mass, load restraint, speed and vehicle standards

Monitoring driver compliance and ensuring operational allocations meet legislative requirements

Coaching and developing team members in safety, compliance and operational excellence

Overseeing operational administration, including driver paperwork, PODs, reporting and invoicing information

Working with the Operations Manager to improve operational efficiency, service and performance

What We’re Looking For:

You’ll be a practical, organised and confident supervisor who can balance the demands of people, customers, safety and compliance.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

Previous experience in transport, logistics, fleet or a similar operational environment

Supervisory or team leadership experience

A strong understanding of transport safety, compliance and Chain of Responsibility

The ability to lead, coach and hold people accountable to operational and safety standards

Strong planning, organisation and time-management skills

Confidence working in a fast-moving environment and managing competing priorities

Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Outlook and operational/database systems

Strong written and verbal communication skills

A customer-focused approach and the ability to build effective relationships

A genuine commitment to safety, compliance and continuous improvement

Why join Chemtrans

This is an exciting opportunity to join Chemtrans at a time of business growth and team expansion.

You’ll have the opportunity to make an impact on the way the operation runs, help build a strong team and work closely with operational leadership to support the continued growth of the business.

If you’re an experienced in transport or logistics and are looking for your next leadership opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. We encourage you to apply today.

To uphold our core value of “Everybody Safe Everyday” a pre-employment medical and police check will be required to be successful in this role.

Applicants must have full Australian working rights. We are not engaging recruitment agencies for this role.