Transport Supervisor

Date: 3 Sept 2025

Location:
Port Hedland, WA, AU, 6722

Company: simsmetalm

Req ID: 5768

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.

With a promote-from-within philosophy and a variety of programmes available to support continuous learning, Sims offers the opportunity for a rewarding career. We are committed to the ecologically sound and sustainable use of resources and strive to operate in a manner that minimises waste and protects the environment.

Your new role

Join our dynamic and skilled transport team as a Transport Supervisor, where you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the Northwest region of WA. We're seeking a motivated professional with expertise in transport asset management, safety reporting, cost optimisation, and strong people leadership skills. This role offers a chance to lead with excellence, drive improvements, and contribute to the success of our operations. Opportunity for a 2-week on, 1-week off FIFO schedule if you are located outside the Port Hedland area.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Oversee the safe and efficient movement of materials to and from company and vendor sites, ensuring compliance with company policies and legislative requirements.
• Plan and manage transport schedules, routes, and resources to achieve cost-effective and timely delivery, minimising downtime and maximising efficiency.
• Maintain a strong focus on workplace safety, ensuring all team members adhere to safety standards, conduct risk assessments, and follow compliance requirements, including Chain of Responsibility obligations.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational processes, reduce costs, and enhance service delivery. Implement innovative solutions to optimise transport efficiency and performance.
• Maintain high standards of service by addressing customer needs, resolving issues promptly, and ensuring delivery schedules are met.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records related to transport activities, safety incidents, and compliance. Provide timely reports on operational performance and improvement initiatives.
• Oversee transport asset maintenance, ensuring reliability and arranging repairs as needed.

To be successful in this opportunity, you will have:

• Extensive experience in transport is essential for this role.
• Providing leadership and support on all Safety matters and CoR compliance
• Comprehensive understanding of CoR principles
• Ensuring all contractors are signed to the Contractors' agreement and all sub-contractors are compliant under CoR rules & regulations.
• Excellent negotiation, planning, scheduling, and time management skills.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation such as the Road Traffic Act & Regulations and Chain of Responsibility.
• Qualifications in Business, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management would be of benefit.

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organisation whose goal is to be the world's safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

At Sims together we are a diverse group of employees who are supported by our equal opportunity policy. To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Principles of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.

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Sims is a hub of innovation, offering employees the chance to explore new ideas and technologies while providing ample opportunities for personal and professional growth.

With a diverse workforce, Sims fosters a sense of belonging and inclusion where employees can thrive and establish lasting connections. Working at Sims offers the chance to engage with a global network, providing opportunities for travel, cross-cultural experiences, and the ability to contribute to a sustainable future. Sims is renowned as one of the world's leading sustainable companies, empowering employees to make a difference in creating a world without waste to preserve the planet.

Sims prioritizes employee wellbeing, offering superior benefits packages, meaningful training opportunities, and a supportive atmosphere where employees feel valued and heard at all levels of the organization. Sims maintains a strong focus on safety, where individuals are encouraged to challenge themselves, contribute, and support one another, in a collaborative team environment.