Lead Warehouse & Logistics: Optimize Ops & Lead Team

South32; Darwin; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Share plans

Superannuation contributions

Facilities (gym, pool, courts, walking

Job summary

South32 is seeking a Lead Warehouse & Logistics professional for GEMCO, based on a 4:3 roster. FIFO from Darwin or Cairns, you will oversee warehouse and logistics performance to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective materials movement across site.

You will lead a two-person team, drive SAP compliance, manage contractors and logistics providers, and implement continuous improvements to strengthen safety and service delivery in a mining environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain required.
• Lean/continuous improvement exposure desirable.
• Experience in mining or heavy industry a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe and efficient warehouse and logistics operations across GEMCO.
• Ensure material availability, inventory accuracy and SAP compliance.
• Manage barge, logistics and warehouse service providers to deliver against safety, service and commercial expectations.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain and logistics risks to maintain operational continuity.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team through visible safety leadership, coaching and accountability.
• Improve logistics performance, cost efficiency and service reliability through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage freight contractor governance, budgets, KPIs, SLAs and commercial outcomes.

Skills

Warehouse management

Logistics operations

Safety leadership

Contractor management

SAP compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

South32 is seeking a Lead Warehouse & Logistics professional for GEMCO, based on a 4:3 roster. FIFO from Darwin or Cairns, you will oversee warehouse and logistics performance to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective materials movement across site.

You will lead a two-person team, drive SAP compliance, manage contractors and logistics providers, and implement continuous improvements to strengthen safety and service delivery in a mining environment.