The Opportunity We are seeking a dynamic individual to oversee the strategic and operational management of warehouse tasks and activities.
This role involves providing direction through coaching and supporting the Warehouse Team Leaders and the wider team.
The focus will be on achieving business objectives by optimizing costs, enhancing service levels, managing personnel effectively, and implementing comprehensive Health, Safety, and Environmental plans.
This role is based atour Regency Park Distribution Centre in Adelaide SA.
Your key responsibilities include, but not limited to: Build on the existing Safety culture, coach employees on safety practices, and ensure accurate safety reporting and investigations Escalate safety non-compliance issues, ensure accurate safety reporting, and lead investigations to identify root causes and improvements Manage inventory performance and accuracy, identify and implement operational efficiencies, and monitor/report on operational KPIs.
Coordinate training, maintain site housekeeping, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Manage the DC P&L performance, operational labour, and inventory objectives, ensuring KPI targets are met and costs are minimised.
Focus on customer service level(DIFOT), team development, and continuous improvement, participating in performance reviews and cross-functional meetings to drive operational success.
To be successful, you will have: Essential knowledge of organisational principles for stakeholder engagement and negotiation Strong oral and written communication skills Proficient in P+L management, budgeting, Capital expenditure planning and labour planning Proven leadership of large teams in an operational environment Skilled in developing culture and managing team and individual performance Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills Strategic thinker with problem-solving abilities, action-driven, and demonstrates Company Values and Behaviours CULTURE & BENEFITS To ensure our employees feel valued, supported, and celebrated, we provide a range of employee benefits including: Attractive permanent salary and incentives Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks' additional annual leave Attractive Wesfarmers share plan every year Highly successful Refer-A-Friend program – to earn up to $2,000 for each referral!
Generous paid parental leave policy Regular team events, celebrations and BBQs Team member discount card to use at Kmart, Bunnings, Target & Officeworks Further Wesfarmers discounted offers from over 300 corporate partners Free onsite free parking and more!
NEXT STEPS If you meet most of the criteria listed above and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please send your application today.
We will be contacting suitable candidates as we receive them.
As part of our recruitment process and commitment to safety, you may be required to undertake background checks (which may include a police check, a pre-employment medical assessment; and/or drug & alcohol testing) as part of your application process.
Blackwoods also promotes diversity and inclusion across our workplaces and encourages applications from all backgrounds, including people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, the LGBTQI+ community and people with disabilities.
