Hands-On Warehouse & Transport Leader

Deutsche Post; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work certified

Extensive training and resources

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain Australia is seeking an experienced Supervisor to lead day-to-day warehouse and transport operations across Sydney sites. You will drive safety, service and operational excellence while developing a high-performing team.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will manage rostering, training and performance, coordinate inventory and distribution, and act as the main contact for customer queries and escalations.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Warehouse Supervisor, Transport Supervisor, Operations Supervisor or Logistics Supervisor role.
• Experience leading teams across warehousing and transport operations.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, distribution and transport compliance.
• Proven ability to plan resources, manage competing priorities and solve operational challenges.
• Experience with workforce planning, rostering and team development.
• Strong customer focus and stakeholder management skills.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• A proactive leadership style with a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe and efficient operation of the warehouse and transport function.
• Promote a strong safety and compliance culture within the team.
• Manage daily warehouse, inventory and distribution activities.
• Coordinate transport operations and ensure customer delivery requirements are met.
• Lead workforce planning, rostering, training and performance management.
• Drive operational efficiency across warehouse and transport processes.
• Oversee cycle counts, stock accuracy and inventory controls.
• Conduct operational audits and ensure compliance standards are maintained.
• Act as the key contact for customer queries and operational escalations.
• Coach, mentor and develop team members to achieve performance outcomes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

Transport supervision

Team development

Inventory management

Workforce planning

Rostering

Safety culture

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Continuous improvement

Job description

DHL Supply Chain Australia is seeking an experienced Supervisor to lead day-to-day warehouse and transport operations across Sydney sites. You will drive safety, service and operational excellence while developing a high-performing team.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will manage rostering, training and performance, coordinate inventory and distribution, and act as the main contact for customer queries and escalations.