Shift Manager

Linfox; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 weeks paid parental leave

Return to work bonus

Career development opportunities

Mentoring programs

Dining, travel and health benefits

Job summary

Linfox in Sydney is seeking a Shift Manager to lead the Chullora day shift, overseeing a team of 20–30 to safely meet order pick, pack and dispatch targets. You will coordinate resources, drive productivity and foster a safety-focused culture.

You will develop the team through coaching and training, manage expenditure, and adapt to peak periods while ensuring service outcomes for customers. The role requires end-to-end warehouse knowledge and strong leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced operational people leader with end-to-end warehouse knowledge.
• Experience across receiving, putaway, picking, replenishment, returns and despatch.
• Strong safety, productivity and customer-outcome focus.
• Knowledge of Australian transport rules, including Chain of Responsibility.
• Proficient with warehousing and RF systems.
• First Aid qualifications, with Occupational Safety or Risk Management desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day shift operations, coordinating resources and priorities.
• Drive safety performance, identify risks and assist investigations.
• Manage labour and resources to meet productivity targets.
• Ensure orders are picked, packed and dispatched on time.
• Develop team capability through training, coaching and shift communication.
• Manage expenditure and planning across leave, peaks and resources.

Skills

People leadership

Warehouse operations

RF systems

Chain of Responsibility

Safety & risk

First Aid

Job description

Lead high-performing warehouse operations with one of Australia and New Zealand’s most sophisticated logistics providers. At Linfox our Warehouse Leaders manage fast-paced, high-volume environments that keep supply chains running every day.

You’ll manage teams, drive performance and deliver outcomes in a role where safety, efficiency and customer service are critical

And with our focus on smarter, more efficient and technology-enabled operations, you’ll help shape the future of warehousing across the business.

At Linfox, anything’s possible when you’re trusted to lead.

What does the job look like?

As Shift Manager, you will oversee the end-to-end management of our Chullora day shift operation, leading a team of approximately 20–30 people to safely deliver customer and operational requirements. You will coordinate resources, manage productivity and priorities, and drive a positive, safety-focused culture while ensuring orders are picked, packed and dispatched on time. Key areas:

• Lead day-to-day shift operations, coordinating resources, workload and priorities to meet operational requirements.
• Drive safety performance by identifying and controlling risks, supporting incident investigations and maintaining a safe working environment.
• Manage labour and resources dynamically to achieve site productivity targets and operational demand.
• Deliver service outcomes by ensuring orders are picked, packed and dispatched on time.
• Develop team capability through effective training, coaching, competency management and shift-start communication.
• Manage expenditure, productivity performance and operational planning across leave, volume peaks and resource requirements.

Are you the one?

You are an experienced operational people leader with end-to-end warehouse knowledge and a strong focus on safety, productivity and customer outcomes. You can lead and develop results-focused teams while making timely decisions and driving improvement in a fast-paced operational environment. You can demonstrate:

• Experience leading and developing results-focused teams, including people and workforce management.
• End-to-end warehouse knowledge across receiving, putaway, picking, replenishment, returns and despatch.
• Experience managing workforce productivity measures and operational performance.
• Working knowledge of relevant Australian transport rules and regulations, including Chain of Responsibility.
• Strong capability with warehousing and RF systems.
• First Aid qualifications, with Occupational Safety or Risk Management qualifications desirable.

What's in it for me?

• 12 weeks paid parental leave and return to work bonus for eligible employees
• Career development opportunities and mentoring programs
• Access to a range of benefits across dining and adventure, travel and health and well-being
• The chance to work in a high-performing team where your contributions truly make an impact

At Linfox, we focus on providing an inclusive and diverse workplace where our people can perform at their best. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and perspectives; with people of diverse genders, ages, religions, abilities, sexual orientations and cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) encouraged to apply.

Further information

You will be required to meet Linfox's employment criteria which will include but not be limited to a criminal history check and full medical with a drug and alcohol test.

To find out more about opportunities at Linfox, visit www.linfox.com/careers