Shift Supervisor

Fletcher Building; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Key leadership role

Career development

Safety-focused environment

Job summary

Laminex in Melbourne's Tullamarine site is seeking a confident Afternoon Shift Supervisor to lead our warehouse team. This salaried role includes a 17.5% loading, with start times varying across the afternoon shift.

You will manage daily dispatch operations, allocate tasks, monitor accuracy, and ensure loads are safe and on time. A forklift licence and solid experience with warehouse systems are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse leadership experience.
• Ability to coach and resolve conflicts.
• Forklift licence is essential.
• Experience with warehouse systems and RF scanning.
• Knowledge of OH&S regulations and COR.
• Strong attention to detail in picking/loading.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse and dispatch operations.
• Allocate work and monitor productivity and accuracy.
• Check orders and truck loads before dispatch.
• Ensure loads are safe and secure before leaving site.
• Coach team members and address performance concerns.
• Investigate picking/loading errors and implement improvements.
• Maintain safety, quality and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with other departments for on-time deliveries.

Skills

People leadership

Communication

Coaching

Forklift licence

Warehouse systems

RF scanning

Inventory control

OH&S knowledge

Tools

WMS (Warehouse Management System)

RF scanners

Excel

Job description

Laminex is woven into the fabric of Australian design, evident in spaces across the nation, from healthcare facilities to homes. Our expansive selection, encompassing laminates to engineered stone, is crafted to enhance the everyday for all Australians.

Are you ready to lead our afternoon shift operations at Laminex Tullamarine?

We’re looking for a confident, hands-on Afternoon Shift Supervisor to support the Afternoon Shift Manager and help lead our warehouse team. This is a salaried position with a 17.5% loading, working in the Afternoon Shift, starting times may vary.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Leading daily warehouse and despatch operations.
• Allocating work and monitoring productivity, picking accuracy and team performance.
• Checking completed orders and truck loads before despatch.
• Ensuring loads are accurate, safe and secure before leaving the site.
• Coaching team members and addressing performance concerns or workplace conflict fairly and professionally.
• Investigating picking and loading errors and implementing practical improvements.
• Maintaining strong safety, quality and compliance standards.
• Working with other departments to achieve accurate, on-time deliveries.

What we’re looking for:

• Previous warehouse, despatch or logistics leadership experience.
• A confident and approachable people leader who can build strong working relationships.
• Strong communication, coaching and conflict-resolution skills.
• The ability to make decisions and independently run the shift when required.
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong focus on picking and loading accuracy.
• Knowledge of warehouse systems, RF scanning, inventory control and load restraint.
• A proactive approach to safety, performance and continuous improvement.
• A current forklift licence is a must.
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel, Word, and WMS.
• Experience in supply chain scheduling, warehouse planning, and analysis.
• Understanding of OH&S and COR legislation and responsibilities.

What’s on offer:

• A key leadership role with genuine responsibility and influence.
• Career development within a supportive, well-established Australian business.
• A strong focus on safety, wellbeing and continuous improvement.