PM Shift Supervisor
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a PM Shift Supervisor based in Australia.
This role offers the opportunity to lead afternoon logistics operations within a fast-paced transport environment.
You will oversee frontline teams, coordinate daily freight activities, and ensure safe, efficient service delivery.
The position combines hands-on operational leadership with coaching, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
You will work closely with operational stakeholders to maintain high standards across safety, productivity, and customer outcomes.
This is a key role for a people-focused leader who enjoys driving performance and building strong teams.
You will contribute to a supportive workplace culture while helping deliver reliable logistics solutions across Australia.
Accountabilities:
The PM Shift Supervisor will be responsible for leading daily afternoon operations, ensuring freight movements are completed safely, accurately, and efficiently. This role requires a hands-on leader who can support teams, manage operational challenges, and drive continuous improvement across depot activities.
- Lead and supervise drivers, forklift operators, and warehouse teams to achieve operational targets and service commitments.
- Coordinate daily pickup, delivery, dispatch, and freight handling activities to maintain smooth operations.
- Oversee inbound and outbound freight processes, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
- Coach, support, and motivate team members while promoting accountability and high performance.
- Conduct pre-start meetings, toolbox talks, and safety discussions to reinforce workplace standards.
- Promote compliance with safety requirements, including Chain of Responsibility (CoR), workplace health and safety policies, and operational procedures.
- Monitor fleet and equipment utilisation, escalating maintenance requirements and operational concerns when needed.
- Resolve service disruptions, operational issues, and customer-related challenges in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with customers and internal teams to ensure consistent service delivery.
- Monitor freight scanning, tracking, and reporting processes to maintain operational visibility.
- Support workforce planning, rostering, labour allocation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Complete operational reporting and contribute ideas to improve efficiency and team performance.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate will bring proven frontline leadership experience within transport, logistics, or warehousing environments. They should be confident managing operational teams, solving problems under pressure, and creating a positive safety-focused workplace culture.
- Previous experience in a supervisory or leadership role within transport, logistics, freight, or warehouse operations.
- Demonstrated ability to lead frontline teams in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Strong understanding of freight handling, depot operations, and transport processes.
- Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to make sound decisions and resolve issues effectively under pressure.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing operational demands.
- Experience using transport management systems and operational reporting tools.
- Commitment to workplace safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
- Flexibility to work rotating afternoon shifts, including 1:00pm-9:00pm and 2:00pm-10:00pm schedules.
- Current driver's licence required.
- Forklift licence is desirable.
Benefits:
- Full-time permanent employment opportunity.
- Monday to Friday schedule with no weekend roster requirements.
- Competitive salary above industry standards.
- Rotating afternoon shifts providing consistent work patterns.
- Career development opportunities through training, mentoring, and upskilling programs.
- Opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing operations team.
- Supportive and inclusive workplace culture focused on safety and collaboration.
- Employee perks, discounts, and recognition programs.
- Flexible work options where applicable.
- Inclusive parental leave policies supporting employees and carers.
- Opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking organisation focused on improving the logistics industry.
