Operations Supervisor

Visy; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Visy Logistics is seeking an Operations Supervisor (Night Shift) in Spotswood to lead a highly automated warehouse. You will oversee the night team, drive inventory accuracy, and ensure safe, efficient operations in a modern facility.

You will manage warehouse operators and transport activities, monitor automated systems, and support AGVs and E80 technology while maintaining DIFOT and safety targets. This role offers growth within a stable, large privately owned group.

Qualifications

• Experience leading warehouse operations within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong inventory management and stock control experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing frontline teams.
• Understanding of automated warehouse environments.
• Exposure to AGVs, warehouse automation or robotics highly desirable.
• Strong safety and operational compliance knowledge.
• Experience with WMS, SAP or similar systems.
• Ability to problem solve and make decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead warehouse and transport operations across the night shift.
• Manage warehouse operators, forklift drivers and transport activities.
• Drive inventory control, accuracy and stock management processes.
• Monitor and optimise automated warehouse systems.
• Support operation and performance of AGVs and E80 technology.
• Ensure DIFOT, safety and productivity targets are achieved.
• Lead shift planning, team performance and workforce engagement.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the operation.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Frontline team leadership

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Decision making under pressure

Tools

WMS

SAP

AGVs

Robotics

Job description

Operations Supervisor (Night Shift) - Spotswood

Lead a highly automated warehouse operation with Visy Logistics. Based in Spotswood, this Night Shift Operations Supervisor role is critical to ensuring the safe, efficient and accurate movement of inventory through a modern warehouse environment.

Role Details:

Reporting to the Site Manager, you will lead night shift warehouse and transport activities, ensuring inventory accuracy, customer service and operational performance objectives are achieved. You'll be a key leader within a modern automated facility supporting critical customer operations.

What You'll Do:

• Lead warehouse and transport operations across the night shift
• Manage warehouse operators, forklift drivers and transport activities
• Drive inventory control, accuracy and stock management processes
• Monitor and optimise automated warehouse systems
• Support operation and performance of AGVs and E80 technology
• Ensure DIFOT, safety and productivity targets are achieved
• Lead shift planning, team performance and workforce engagement
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the operation

What You'll Bring:

• Experience leading warehouse operations within a fast-paced environment
• Strong inventory management and stock control experience
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing frontline teams
• Understanding of automated warehouse environments
• Exposure to AGVs, warehouse automation or robotics highly desirable
• Strong safety and operational compliance knowledge
• Experience with WMS, SAP or similar systems
• Ability to problem solve and make decisions under pressure

What you'll love when you join us:

• Automation: Work in a highly automated warehouse environment.
• Leadership: Lead a critical operation that keeps the site moving.
• Career Growth: Access development and progression opportunities.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive efficiencies and operational excellence.
• Stability: Join a business investing in people and technology.

About Visy Global Logistics

At Visy Global Logistics, we are built to move more than goods. We move businesses, industries and communities forward.

Our people deliver integrated logistics solutions across warehousing, contract logistics, road and rail transport, global freight forwarding and bulk logistics. Supported by Visy's scale and connected network, we work together to solve challenges, create value for our customers and keep supply chains moving safely and responsibly.

At Visy Global Logistics, you'll have the opportunity to help shape and grow a business, not just perform a role. Our people are trusted to make an impact, influence outcomes and contribute to the future direction of the organisation. Backed by one of Australia's largest privately owned companies, you'll enjoy the scale, stability and support of a global organisation while maintaining the autonomy, visibility and entrepreneurial mindset of a growing logistics business.

Build your career with a team that is ready to move, grow and make a practical difference.

You will be required to meet Visy's employment criteria which will include a criminal history
check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing).

Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

These roles are only open to candidates currently residing in Australia with full working rights.