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Ian McDonnell

Birkdale,Australia

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Open to discussion

Desired Job Title

Transport AllocatorOperations SupervisorOperations SupervisorSenior Operations SupervisorOwner Driver

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-Site
Location: Brisbane, QLD
Open to relocation: No

Salary Range

$90000/yr - $97000/yr

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsWork from home optionTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leaveCareer advancement

Summary

Dedicated Transport Supervisor with over 20 years of experience in fleet management and operational supervision. Proven expertise in ensuring compliance with safety and fatigue management protocols, leading teams to exceed Key Performance Indicators. Recognised for delivering operational excellence and fostering strong collaborations with subcontractors. Known for swift incident response and a commitment to workplace safety. Prepared to bring a results-driven approach to meet the needs of any logistical operation.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
3
3
Certificate

Work History

Transport Allocator

Hawk Logistics
Hemmant
09.2025 - Current
  • Supervise the collection & delivery of LTL chilled & frozen freight
  • Supervise the collection & delivery of FTL from Line Haul
  • Plan collections & deliveries
  • Building relationships with clients, customers & drivers (company & sub contractors)
  • Liaise with interstate colleges to ensure on time collections & deliveries
  • Driver management for Line Haul drivers to observe all fatigue protocols
  • Following all Health & Safety protocols
  • Fleet management
  • Ensuring Paperwork is correct for each delivery & Collection
  • Checking for correct temperatures for every load
  • Liaise with cool room for effect loading & unloading of stock
  • Daily stock take

Operations Supervisor

Linfox
Parkinson
07.2024 - 09.2025
  • Supervise the dispatch of frozen chilled & produce to Coles Supermarkets, stretching from Yeppoon in the north to Moree in the south.
  • Checking all loads have correct refrigeration temperatures
  • Working with Sub Contractors
  • Observing all fatigue management protocols
  • Building relationships with the major client, and Sub Contractors
  • Fleet management
  • Planning of trailers for loads to ensure all windows are met
  • Following all Health & Safety Protocols
  • Ensuring all KPI’s are met
  • Following procedures whenever a major incident occurs

Operations Supervisor

Toll Group
Parkinson
09.2021 - 06.2024
  • Toll released contract Redundancy Paid
  • Supervise the dispatch of frozen chilled & produce to Coles Supermarkets, stretching from Yeppoon in the north to Moree in the south.
  • Checking all loads have correct refrigeration temperatures
  • Working with Sub Contractors
  • Observing all fatigue management protocols
  • Building relationships with the major client, and Sub Contractors
  • Fleet management
  • Planning of trailers for loads to ensure all windows are met
  • Following all Health & Safety Protocols
  • Ensuring all KPI’s are met
  • Following procedures whenever a major incident occurs

Senior Operations Supervisor

Transdev Queensland Bus
Capalaba
03.2009 - 02.2020
  • Supervision of Drivers
  • Mentoring of 5 Operation Supervisors, with ongoing training
  • Thorough understanding of Fatigue management
  • Liaising with other departments to ensure efficient operation of services
  • Rostering within budget & covering vacant shifts
  • Allocation of all Charters
  • Organizing of Drivers to be released from Driving duties to attend meetings
  • Customer Service
  • Conflict resolving
  • Ensuring Policies & Procedures are adhered to
  • Liaisons with Emergency Services & Security
  • 2Way Radio & Telephone bookings & communication
  • Interview potential new Drivers, & monitor their on-road training with mentors
  • Recording of all Data in relation to Services Management, & the Reporting to the Client
  • Prepare weekly Payroll report ensuring it is correct, dispatching to the Finance Department
  • Meet all KPI’s
  • Assist in the preparation of the Monthly Business Report
  • Work Autonomously in all areas on Nights & Weekends
  • Flexible, Committed, Cooperative & passionate

Owner Driver

Across Boarder Couriers
Tweed Heads
10.1999 - 02.2001
  • Completing Deliveries & pickups between Tweed Coast & Brisbane
  • Cash Handling
  • Client liaison
  • Acting Manager during owners’ holidays
  • Sales & new clients
  • 2Way radio communications

Operations Supervisor at Coolingatta Airport

Coachtrans Australia
Coolangatta
04.1997 - 10.1999
  • Cash handling
  • Rostering of vehicles & drivers
  • Customer liaison with airline personnel for lost luggage & delayed flights
  • Dealing with a large percentage of Tourists to the Gold Coast
  • 2Way radio communications

Operations Supervisor at Coolingatta Airport

Coachtrans Australia
04.1997 - 10.1999
  • Cash handling
  • Rostering of vehicles & drivers
  • Customer liaison with airline personnel for lost luggage & delayed flights
  • Dealing with a large percentage of Tourists to the Gold Coast
  • 2Way radio communications

Education

School Certificate - English, Mathematics, Science, Geography, Bookkeeping

Mt Albert Grammar
Mt Albert, NZ

Advanced Trade Certificate - Flat Glass (Glazing)

Petone Polytechnic Institute
Petone, NZ

Certificate 4 - Frontline Business Management

Hopwood Integrated Training

No Degree - Collection of Samples of Breath & Urine For Drug & Alcohol Testing

Drug & Alcohol Testing Institute
Cleveland
02.2020 - 02.2020

No Degree - Safe Evacuation of All Personal From The Premises

Transdev Queensland in House Fire & Chief Fire Warden
Capalaba
05.2019 - 05.2019

Skills

  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Transportation safety protocols
  • Employee management
  • Load planning expertise
  • Logistics coordination proficiency
  • Effective time management
  • Documentation and paperwork
  • Relationship building
  • Customer relations
  • Staff training and development
  • Tracking tasks
  • Route planning
  • Safety processes and procedures
  • Oral and written communications
  • Critical Decision-making
  • Issue resolution
  • Vendor relations management
  • Logistical operations
  • Telephone etiquette
  • Vehicle maintenance awareness
  • Freight forwarding
  • Cost control measures
  • Escalation of issues
  • Resource allocation efficiency
  • Route planning expertise
  • Company procedures

Accomplishments

  • Investigated issues and conflicts to identify optimal solutions, which improved response times and decreased complaint calls.
  • Cultivated enduring relationships with numerous profitable clients through attentive listening, customer interaction, and a positive demeanor, leading to over $[Number] in annual revenues.

Certification

  • [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]

Timeline

Transport Allocator

Hawk Logistics
09.2025 - Current

Operations Supervisor

Linfox
07.2024 - 09.2025

Operations Supervisor

Toll Group
09.2021 - 06.2024

No Degree - Collection of Samples of Breath & Urine For Drug & Alcohol Testing

Drug & Alcohol Testing Institute
02.2020 - 02.2020

No Degree - Safe Evacuation of All Personal From The Premises

Transdev Queensland in House Fire & Chief Fire Warden
05.2019 - 05.2019

Senior Operations Supervisor

Transdev Queensland Bus
03.2009 - 02.2020

Owner Driver

Across Boarder Couriers
10.1999 - 02.2001

Operations Supervisor at Coolingatta Airport

Coachtrans Australia
04.1997 - 10.1999

Operations Supervisor at Coolingatta Airport

Coachtrans Australia
04.1997 - 10.1999

School Certificate - English, Mathematics, Science, Geography, Bookkeeping

Mt Albert Grammar

Advanced Trade Certificate - Flat Glass (Glazing)

Petone Polytechnic Institute

Certificate 4 - Frontline Business Management

Hopwood Integrated Training

Citizenship

Australian Citizen, 1991

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 14th February 1964
  • Nationality: Australian
  • Driving License: National Heavy Licence HR
  • ID Type: Driver Licence
  • ID Number: 35528406

Driver License

National Heavy Licence HR, 2027-02-14, 35528406

Citizenship

Australian Citizen, 1991

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 14th February 1964
  • Nationality: Australian
  • Driving License: National Heavy Licence HR
  • ID Type: Driver Licence
  • ID Number: 35528406

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