Afternoon Supervisor

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Detail information about job Afternoon Supervisor. Terms and conditions vacancy

Our client is one of Australia's most well known flooring and counter top solution providers and they are currently searching for a high level Afternoon Shift Manager to join their team.

Located in Melbourne's North, reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for ensuing the warehouse is operated efficiently and effectively during the afternoon pick, pack and loading operation. Identifying and implementing policies and procedures to ensure an environment of continuous improvement is fostered and developed. Helping to ensure an efficient distribution of products whilst liaising with all department to maintain effective communication with all channels.

Managing a staff of 20, this person is required to have strong leadership skills and not be afraid to lead by example. being hands on and empathetic whilst maintain continuous improvement. innovation is highly valued with plenty of career development opportunities within this company and its subsidiaries.

4pm - 12pm Monday to Friday $70-$80K+Super pa + afternoon loadings expect to earn closer to $90-$94K

Major Responsibilities include:

• Follow all procedures in accordance with OH&S/Environment policies and procedures
• Actively demonstrate safe work processes, and behaviours
• Ensure all hazard identifications and risk assessments are completed
• Ensure all reporting of incidents is timely and accurate. 
• Hold effective regular toolbox meetings with staff to ensure a “bottom up” approach to safety by tabling critical feedback, reviewing work instructions & attending site leadership meetings

Warehouse Operations

• Ensure that PIFOT (picked in full on time) is met so DIFOT (delivered in full on time) can be met.

• Maintain high levels of housekeeping standards through the introduction and maintenance of site 5s.

• In liaison with other warehouse staff, assist accuracy of inventory through stock cycle counting and stock-taking to achieve greater than KPI inventory accuracy.
• Proactively maintain pick, pack and despatch plant and equipment, reporting and requesting services as required

Distribution Operations

• Accountable for pick, pack and load shift operations providing direct support to the Despatch teams

• Provide support for the load distribution and route planning for the Despatch teams, including the use of technologies
• Ensure all manifests are timely and accurate for Customer Service staff access.
• Ensure that Load checks are maintained on company and sub-contract trucks .

People Management / Supervision

• Leadership and management of the Warehouse Afternoon Shift team to enable them to meet / exceed their KPI’s with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Roster full time and temporary staff to meet operational requirements
• Ensure standards are met with regards to company policies
• Actively support and coach employees in continuous improvement initiatives and projects

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Certificate

• Competent use of Microsoft Office Applications

Experience:

• 2-5 years’ management / co-ordination / coaching of warehousing / logistics personnel and operations in a medium to large warehouse
• Ability to identify continuous improvement projects for the warehouse operations, make proposals and implement agreed improvement plans
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Previous experience in managing OH&S responsibilities
• Flexible (can do) work approach
• Good negotiation, presentation and customer service skills
• Competent understanding of inventory control techniques
• Good understanding of time-slotting processes and technologies
• Commercial acumen & analytical skills (ability to identify trends, develop KPIs & action plans)
• Superior understanding of external Freight processes and systems

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview, add managed by the Commercial Team.

If you believe you have the skills as listed above please apply now.