DC Supervisor - Eagle Farm DC

Chemist Warehouse; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Chemist Warehouse is seeking a Distribution Centre Supervisor to lead a busy DC team in Brisbane. In this full-time role, you will drive operational performance, supervise a cross-functional team, and ensure safety and efficiency aligned with daily targets.

You will motivate staff, manage resources, and influence continuous improvement across processes, costs, and service delivery in a dynamic logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Distribution Centre or similar operational environment.
• Experience leading teams in a cross-functional warehouse setting.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations across inbound, inventory, picking and outbound.
• Lead and coach Team Leaders and staff to achieve daily KPIs and service standards.
• Plan shift resources to meet demand, including nights, weekends or peak periods.
• Identify issues, troubleshoot and escalate to DC Manager when required.
• Maintain a clean, safe and compliant work environment at all times.
• Provide clear, regular communication to staff and stakeholders.
• Support stock processing, orders and workflow as needed.
• Develop end-of-shift reports and handovers for management.
• Assist with admin tasks such as hours, docs and supplier verifications.
• Contribute to improvements in people, processes and cost efficiencies.

Skills

Leadership

Warehouse operations

KPI management

Team coaching

Cross-functional coordination

Tools

WMS

Safety training

Job description

Step into leadership as a Distribution Centre Supervisor!

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Distribution Centre Supervisor to join our busy, high-performing DC team. In this full-time role, you’ll play a key part in delivering exceptional operational performance, leading teams, and ensuring our DC runs safely, efficiently and in line with daily targets.

If you thrive in a fast-paced logistics environment, enjoy motivating teams, and pride yourself on operational excellence - this role is for you!

A typical day might look like:

• Overseeing day-to-day operations across inbound, inventory, picking and outbound
• Leading and coaching Team Leaders and DC team members to achieve daily KPIs and service standards
• Planning shift resources to meet operational demand, including nights, weekends or peak periods
• Identifying issues, troubleshooting problems and escalating matters to the DCM where required
• Ensuring a clean, safe and compliant work environment at all times
• Providing clear, regular communication to staff and stakeholders
• Supporting the processing of stock, orders, and workflow as needed
• Developing end-of-shift reports and handovers for the management team
• Assisting with administration tasks such as employee hours, documentation and supplier service verification
• Contributing to improvements in people, process and cost efficiencies

What’s in it for you?

• Ongoing training and development to support your leadership growth
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities to influence operational improvements and contribute to DC performance
• A workplace that values safety, respect and accountability
• Join a company committed to recognising and rewarding great work

About you

• Minimum 5 years experience in a Distribution Centre or similar operational environment
• Prior experience leading teams in a cross-functional warehouse environment
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure
• Strong organisational capability - able to prioritise, multitask, and meet deadlines
• Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills
• Operational and commercial acumen, with a drive for continuous improvement
• Resilient, adaptable and comfortable managing changing priorities
• Values-driven, leading by example in Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Service

About us

We are a leading organisation in distribution and supply chain operations, committed to excellence, safety, and service. Our Distribution Centre plays a crucial role in supporting our broader operational needs, powered by passionate people who strive for strong results every day.