Supervisor - Distribution Centre

At Komatsu Australia you’ll be part of an inclusive culture where all our people thrive, reflected in our purpose: creating value together. We encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.

The Opportunity: Based out of the Morningside Distributions Centre, the Distribution Centre Supervisor is responsible for the operation of the warehouse function within their nominated section, fostering a culture of safety and overseeing the performance of team members and contributing to the overall success of the warehouse.

Supporting the management team with the day-to-day operation of the warehouse, Team Leaders are required to ensure an efficient warehouse operation to achieve business targets, compliance, and productivity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in running an efficient warehouse operation which can fulfil operational and customer demand and meet set targets.
• Coordinate and enable the delivery of materials to production lines in accordance with production schedules.
• Train new Warehouse operatives within area of responsibility in a timely manner.
• Enable and coordinate inventories in area of responsibility are accurate.
• Enable and coordinate stock movements are recorded accurately.
• Support organising and participate in stock takes at regular intervals.
• Ensure that any computerised or automated systems are accurate and up to date.
• Identify any systems improvements and make recommendations for change.
• Where possible resolve any issues or problems which occur in the warehouse. Where appropriate elevate the issue to a more senior level.
• Produce regular reports and statistics as and when required.
• Review ways to reduce waste and provide continuous improvement opportunities.
• Assist in planning future capacity requirements.
• Ensure that health and safety meet the required standards and carry out risk assessments.
• Ensure that all lifting and manoeuvring of products and materials is carried out in accordance with manual handling procedures.
• Ensure hazardous materials are stored in accordance with requirements.
• Ensure that vehicles, machinery, and equipment is well maintained and fit for purpose.
• Maintain high standards of security in the warehouse.
• Ensure staff comply to health, safety and environmental regulations and work safely to protect themselves and others in the warehouse environment.
• Ensure a clean and tidy working environment to aid operational efficiency.

Role Located: Morningside

Komatsu Benefits:

• Families Policy: 16 weeks of paid primary carer parental leave, 4 weeks of secondary carer leave, plus many more family friendly benefits
• Financial: Company funded Income Protection Insurance
• Career: Recognition, awards, flexibility, further education studies and internal career development
• Health: Corporate discount with Bupa, Total Wellbeing Solution with Telus Health
• Travel: Discounts with Avis, Qantas, Crown, IHG and travel agents
• Yearly Bonus: Potential to receive a yearly bonus
• Referral Program: $3000 referral payment for referring a successful new employee to Komatsu

What we are looking for:

• Demonstrated experience/skills as a Senior warehouse operator, and/or Warehouse inventory/dispatch person.
• Demonstrated experience of warehousing Inventory Control and Stock Management.
• Ability to lead a team demonstrating sound people management skills and coaching.
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills with the ability to always communicate with internal/ external contacts of all levels.
• Ability to work as part of a dynamic team environment and leading of cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability with keyboard and general computer skills/knowledge.
• Demonstrated experience with Warehouse management systems.
• Qualifications
• Certificate IV in Front Line Leadership and or Certificate IV in Logistics and Warehousing or Diploma in Front line management or demonstrated sound experience with a similar role.
• Valid LF Forklift and/or LO Order Picker license mandatory.
• Cert4 in Leadership and or Cert4 Logistics and warehousing or Diploma in Front line

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Komatsu offers a zero-harm culture in the workplace and competitive remuneration package. We employ people with different skills, abilities, cultural backgrounds, experiences, preferences, ethnicities and from different generations. Komatsu is endorsed by Work180 and committed to a workplace where women can thrive.