Global Import & Export Team Lead

James Hardie; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme for all eligible

Product discounts

Paid parental leave (16 weeks)

Volunteer days

Rewards and recognition program

Fitness Passport Program

Online shopping discounts

Development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Onsite psychologists & physiotherapist

Job summary

James Hardie Industries is a world leader in fibre cement and building solutions with a strong Australian presence. The Import & Export Team Leader will oversee daily import/export activities, coordinate with carriers, and drive service excellence while upholding safety and compliance standards.

The role focuses on keeping freight movements efficient and compliant, coordinating with stakeholders, and providing leadership to the team in a dynamic distribution environment at Carole Park.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in warehousing, distribution, export ops, admin, or customer service.
• Valid Forklift Licence (LF) and safe forklift operation.
• Leading Hand/Team Leader experience is desirable.
• Knowledge of export and distribution operations.
• Road transport safety, CoR and compliance knowledge.
• Packing/unpacking: pallets, weight, load restraint.
• Export processes: bookings, carrier cut-offs, basic customs/quarantine.
• Comfort with WMS/TMS and MS Office; scanner/RF workflows.
• Commitment to HVNL obligations and safe leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe import/export operation, ensure health and safety standards.
• Monitor compliance, vehicle inspections, incident management, continuous improvement.
• Oversee daily import/export and coastal freight activities, ensure accurate orders and docs.
• Coordinate packing, unloading, inventory handling, and stakeholder relationships.
• Coach and support team to ensure safe, efficient operations and priorities.
• Primary operational contact for the team; resolve issues and escalate as needed.
• Support warehouse admin and stock control; record keeping and audits.
• Drive process improvements focusing on safety, service quality and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Warehousing

Distribution

Export operations

Administration

Customer service

Forklift Licence

WMS/TMS

MS Office

RF scanner workflows

Tools

WMS/TMS

MS Office (Excel/Outlook)

RF scanners

Job description

James Hardie Industries is a world leader in fibre cement and building solutions with a strong Australian presence. The Import & Export Team Leader will oversee daily import/export activities, coordinate with carriers, and drive service excellence while upholding safety and compliance standards.

The role focuses on keeping freight movements efficient and compliant, coordinating with stakeholders, and providing leadership to the team in a dynamic distribution environment at Carole Park.