Operations Supervisor

Operations Supervisor | Environmental Services & Sustainability

The Opportunity:

Ready to take the lead on a busy, high-performing site?

We have partnered with a massive global leader in industrial logistics and materials processing to secure an Operations Supervisor for their high-volume Rocklea facility. If you are an experienced lead-hand or supervisor who knows how to coordinate transport, manage a floor crew, and take total accountability for a daily schedule, this is the step up you’ve been looking for.

With over 30,000 employees worldwide, this company offers the bulletproof job security of an international powerhouse, paired with a down-to-earth local team environment and genuine paths for internal promotion.

What’s on offer:

• Competitive Package: $85k - $90k p.a. + super.

• Perks: Free on-site parking (no street parking headaches).

• True Job Security: Essential industry sector with massive global backing.

• Team Culture: A straightforward, safety-first environment where your operational expertise is respected.

The Role (What you’ll be doing):

1. Crew Leadership

• Map out daily tasks, monitor shift productivity, and coach a dedicated team of 3–5 floor staff.

• Set the standard for a strong, practical safety culture on the floor.

2. Transport & Logistics Coordination

• Plan and coordinate transport schedules to ensure smooth material movement in and out of the gate.

• Act as the primary point of contact for heavy vehicle drivers, transport providers, and internal dispatch teams.

• Optimise routing and load allocations to eliminate bottlenecks.

3. Site & Machinery Supervision

• Take ownership of daily facility performance, ensuring high-volume cardboard balers and industrial material handling equipment run efficiently.

• Coordinate routine machinery maintenance and quickly troubleshoot or report faults to minimise operational downtime.

4. Safety & Compliance

• Lead daily toolbox talks, conduct risk assessments, and run regular site safety inspections.

• Ensure the facility strictly meets heavy vehicle national regulations and site safety standards.

5. Operational Reporting

• Maintain clean, accurate records of inbound/outbound material volumes, transport logs, and safety paperwork.

What you need to bring:

We are looking for an experienced supervisor from a transport or industrial background who knows how to keep a site moving.

• Supervisory Track Record: Experience leading teams within transport, logistics, freight forwarding, or heavy warehouse operations.

• Machinery Exposure: Practical knowledge of operating or overseeing cardboard balers, compactors, or similar industrial processing plant equipment.

• Logistics & Dispatch: Solid experience handling transport scheduling, gate receipts, or fleet coordination.

• Safety First Mindset: Strong, practical understanding of WHS standards and compliance reporting.

• The Essentials: Clear communication, sharp problem-solving skills, and a reliable, "lead from the front" work ethic.

Please note: The successful applicant must pass a drug & alcohol test, a medical assessment, and a standard police check.

Ready to apply?

If you have the operational grit to run a busy site and want to back yourself with a global market leader, we want to hear from you. Don't just supervise - drive the efficiency of a world-class facility that turns everyday materials into valuable resources.

Click ‘APPLY’ now to join a team that values your leadership and keeps the future moving

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.