Night DC Supervisor - Cold Storage & Distribution

The Cordina Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cordina Group is seeking an experienced supervisor to lead the night-shift distribution team at our large NSW distribution centre in Girraween. You will oversee picking, packing, loading and stock rotation, ensuring on-time dispatch and high standards of hygiene and safety.

Requirements include distribution/warehousing experience, supervisory skills, a current Forklift Licence, and a hands-on approach. This is a full-time role with occasional weekend work in a temperature-controlled

Qualifications

• Previous experience in distribution, warehousing, dispatch or a cold room environment.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience working within a high-volume distribution centre.
• Experience with multiple dock operations and vehicle loading.
• Strong understanding of warehouse and dispatch processes.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• A current Forklift Licence – essential.
• A hands-on approach and willingness to be actively involved in the operation.
• Certificate III in Distribution and/or Warehousing will be highly regarded.
• Experience in the food manufacturing, poultry or cold storage industry will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Supervising the day-to-day operations of the night-shift distribution team.
• Managing picking, packing, staging and loading of customer orders.
• Coordinating vehicle loading across multiple docks.
• Monitoring workloads, productivity, pick rates and order accuracy.
• Ensuring all customer orders are completed and dispatched within required timeframes.
• Managing stock movements, rotation and accuracy.
• Supervising cool room operations and maintaining high housekeeping standards.
• Supporting rostering and allocation of staff and resources.
• Providing hands‑on support to the team when required.
• Operating forklifts and assisting with warehouse activities.
• Ensuring compliance with HACCP, food safety, quality and WHS requirements.
• Coordinating cleaning and maintaining distribution areas to a high standard.
• Working closely with clerks, warehouse staff, transport and other stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.
• Providing effective shift handovers and maintaining communication between teams.
• Supporting the training and development of distribution team members.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, productivity and efficiency.
• Assisting the DC Operations Manager and Distribution & Warehouse Manager with operational requirements and projects.

Skills

Forklift Licence

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication

Warehouse operations

Education

Certificate III in Distribution and/or Warehousing

Tools

Forklift

Job description

The Cordina Group is seeking an experienced supervisor to lead the night-shift distribution team at our large NSW distribution centre in Girraween. You will oversee picking, packing, loading and stock rotation, ensuring on-time dispatch and high standards of hygiene and safety.

Requirements include distribution/warehousing experience, supervisory skills, a current Forklift Licence, and a hands-on approach. This is a full-time role with occasional weekend work in a temperature-controlled