Team Leader

Linfox; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 weeks parental leave

Career development opportunities

Benefits across dining and travel

Job summary

Linfox in Melbourne is seeking a proactive Team Leader for our National Distribution Centre in Somerton. You’ll oversee day-to-day warehouse operations, safety, and efficiency, leading a high-performing team on a Monday–Friday PM shift 2:30pm–10:30pm with a quarterly Saturday rotation.

We value strong leadership, people development and a hands-on approach to problem solving, reporting, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading warehouse teams and driving operational success.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with a focus on growth.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems and data reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day warehouse operations with safety and efficiency focus.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing shift-based team.
• Collaborate with Shift Manager to resolve issues quickly.
• Manage performance reporting and operational planning.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and processes.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Warehouse operations

WMS experience

Excel proficiency

Tools

WMS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Here at Linfox we believe together, anything is possible. Use sophisticated technology to deliver everyday essentials and natural resources for Australia’s biggest companies. Work with major customers in retail, healthcare, government and defence. Shape the future of logistics with industry leading innovations in safety, sustainability and efficiency. Create a career to be proud of. Expect all this and more when you join Linfox.

What does the job look like?

As Team Leader at our National Distribution Centre in Somerton, you’ll be at the heart of our operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly, safely, and efficiently. From Receiving to Forklift, Picking, and Loading, you’ll lead a high-performing team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment where your leadership truly matters.

This is a Monday to Friday role, working 2:30pm – 10:30pm. As part of the PM Shift roster, you'll also participate in a Saturday rotation for one four-week period each year, supporting operational coverage.

• Ensure smooth day-to-day warehouse operations, with a strong focus on safety, customer satisfaction, and driving efficiency.
• Identify and address individual challenges, providing one-on-one support and creating opportunities for growth and development.
• Collaborate with the Shift Manager to resolve operational issues quickly and effectively, ensuring minimal disruption.
• Champion safety and compliance standards, while meeting daily operational requirements on time.
• Manage performance reporting and operational planning, ensuring accurate execution and continuous improvement.

Are you the one?

As a proactive and results-driven Team Manager, you’ll take ownership of our warehouse operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently. We’re looking for someone who communicates with confidence, leads with purpose, and knows how to inspire a diverse team to deliver outstanding results in a fast-paced environment. You can demonstrate:

• Proven experience leading warehouse teams and driving operational success
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with a focus on developing individuals and building high-performing teams
• Adaptable and resilient, thriving in a fast-paced environment and confident in managing changing priorities
• Confident verbal communication skills, including presenting information to groups.
• Computer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).

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