Distribution Coordinator

Lactalis Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lactalis Australia is seeking an experienced Afternoon Shift DC Coordinator to join our Lidcombe Distribution Centre. Reporting to the DC Manager, this frontline leadership role coordinates the safe, efficient and accurate operation of the afternoon shift.

You will lead a team of approximately 10 to 20 employees, ensuring orders are picked and dispatched on time, trucks loaded to schedule, and stock controlled with a strong focus on safety and productivity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in logistics, distribution or warehousing.
• Experience leading, motivating and developing employees.
• Strong planning, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Forklift licence is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and engage the afternoon shift to meet safety, service, quality and productivity objectives.
• Plan and coordinate daily warehouse activities: order picking, staging, loading and dispatch.
• Ensure trucks are loaded accurately, safely and on schedule.
• Manage labour and resources to meet changing requirements.
• Monitor stock movements and support inventory controls.
• Support training and coaching of team members.
• Promote safety culture and ensure WHS compliance.
• Investigate incidents and perform root-cause analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement across warehouse operations.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and work instructions.
• Collaborate with transport, customer service and other teams to deliver outcomes.

Skills

Team leadership

Operational planning

Problem solving

Effective communication

Tools

SAP

WMS

RF scanning systems

Job description

At Lactalis Australia, we are passionate about producing high-quality dairy products that bring people together. As part of the world’s leading dairy company, our Australian business is supported by more than 2,200 employees who work closely with our farmers, customers and consumers across the country.

Our well-known brands include Pauls, OAK, Ice Break, Tamar Valley Dairy, Vaalia, Président and Galbani, giving our people the opportunity to build their careers within a diverse and successful national business.

About the Opportunity

About Lactalis Australia

At Lactalis Australia, we are passionate about producing high-quality dairy products that bring people together. As part of the world’s leading dairy company, our Australian business is supported by more than 2,200 employees who work closely with our farmers, customers and consumers across the country.

Our well-known brands include Pauls, OAK, Ice Break, Tamar Valley Dairy, Vaalia, Président and Galbani, giving our people the opportunity to build their careers within a diverse and successful national business.

About the Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Afternoon Shift DC Coordinator to join our Distribution Centre team at Lidcombe.

Reporting to the Lidcombe DC Manager, this is a key frontline leadership position responsible for coordinating the safe, efficient and accurate operation of the afternoon shift.

You will lead a team of approximately 10 to 20 employees, ensuring customer orders are picked and dispatched on time, trucks are loaded to schedule, stock is accurately managed, and high standards of safety, quality and productivity are maintained.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced warehouse or logistics professional who enjoys leading people, solving operational challenges and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced DC environment.

Key Responsibilities

As the Afternoon Shift DC Coordinator, you will be responsible for:

• Leading, supporting and engaging the afternoon shift team to achieve safety, service, quality and productivity objectives.
• Planning and coordinating daily warehouse activities, including order picking, staging, loading and dispatch.
• Ensuring trucks are loaded accurately, safely and in accordance with dispatch schedules.
• Managing labour and resources to meet changing operational and customer requirements.
• Monitoring stock movements and supporting effective inventory and stock-control processes.
• Setting clear expectations for employees and providing regular coaching, feedback and performance support.
• Promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with workplace health and safety requirements.
• Investigating hazards, incidents and operational issues and undertaking effective root cause analysis.
• Identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities across warehouse operations.
• Developing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures, Safe Operating Procedures and work instructions.
• Supporting the training, development and competency of team members.
• Managing Material Handling Equipment (MHE) requirements and promoting the safe use of warehouse equipment.
• Working collaboratively with transport, customer service, supply chain and other operational teams to deliver excellent customer outcomes.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally bring:

• Approximately 5 years or more experience in logistics, distribution or warehousing, with previous team leadership or supervisory experience highly regarded.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and develop employees in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong planning, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• A practical, hands‑on leadership style and the ability to remain calm and make effective decisions when priorities change.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across different levels of the organisation.
• A strong commitment to workplace safety and experience supporting incident investigation, hazard identification and risk management.
• Experience with continuous improvement and improving warehouse processes, productivity and service outcomes.
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience with SAP, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and RF scanning systems would be advantageous.
• A current forklift licence is desirable but not essential.

Why Join Us?

At Lactalis Australia, we believe our people are central to our success. We are committed to providing a safe, supportive and inclusive workplace where employees have the opportunity to develop their skills, take on new challenges and build rewarding careers.

This role provides the opportunity to take ownership of an important operational shift, develop your leadership capability and play a direct role in the performance and success of our Lidcombe Distribution Centre.

If you are a hands-on people leader who enjoys working in a fast-moving logistics environment and is passionate about safety, operational excellence and developing high‑performing teams, we would like to hear from you.

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