Warehouse Superintendent

Nyrstar; Port Pirie; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Wellness Support

Work-Life Balance

Competitive remuneration package

Career development within global Nyrst

Exposure to world-class industrial ops

Job summary

Nyrstar is seeking a Warehouse Superintendent to lead Port Pirie’s warehouse operations, ensuring safe receipt, storage, dispatch and delivery of materials while optimising stock levels and layout.

You will mentor Stores Officers, drive cost and efficiency improvements, coordinate with suppliers and site stakeholders, and uphold WHS standards on a busy industrial site.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Warehousing, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management (preferred).
• Leadership certification (preferred).
• Forklift licence (required).
• Dangerous Goods training (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day warehouse operations to ensure safe, accurate, and timely receipt, storage, dispatch, and delivery of materials.
• Optimize inventory management, stocktaking, and warehouse layout to improve efficiency.
• Manage cost-effective freight options and reduce expedited orders while maintaining operational needs.
• Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and site stakeholders to meet material and operational requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Stores Officers, fostering a high-performing and accountable team environment.
• Organise relevant safety and hazard training for warehouse team members and ensure WHS compliance.

Skills

SAP

MS Office

Warehousing experience

Leadership

Communication

Change management

Education

Warehousing/Logistics/Supply Chain Management qualification

Leadership certification

Forklift licence

Dangerous Goods training

Job description

Overview of the Role

A career at Nyrstar offers you the opportunity to work with a globally recognised leader in mining and smelting, contributing to the production of critical minerals and metals essential for a low-carbon future.

Location : Port Pirie, South Australia

Contract Type : Permanent, Full-Time

Reports To: Manager Procurement

Key Responsibilities

In this hands‑on leadership role, you will:

• Operational Responsibilities
• Oversee day‑to‑day warehouse operations to ensure safe, accurate, and timely receipt, storage, dispatch, and delivery of materials.
• Optimize inventory management, stocktaking, and warehouse layout to improve efficiency.
• Manage cost‑effective freight options and reduce expedited orders while maintaining operational needs.
• Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and site stakeholders to meet material and operational requirements.
• Provide out‑of‑hours support for emergency store requirements and materials.
• Safety, Health & Environment
• Proactively identify and address safety concerns, ensuring WHS practices align with Nyrstar policies.
• Ensure appropriate use, storage, and handling of equipment, including dangerous goods and hazardous materials.
• Organize relevant safety and hazard training for warehouse team members.
• Leadership & Continuous Improvement
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Stores Officers, fostering a high‑performing and accountable team environment.
• Monitor warehouse performance, identify opportunities to enhance cost and efficiency, and implement streamlined work practices.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.

About You

To thrive in this position, you’ll bring the following qualifications, skills, and experience:

Education & Certifications

• Qualifications in Warehousing, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management (preferred).
• Leadership certification (preferred).
• Forklift licence (required).
• Dangerous Goods training (preferred).

Skills & Experience

• Proficient in SAP for warehouse operations (e.g., material tracking, work orders, procurement).
• Advanced MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Extensive experience in warehousing, logistics, or supply chain operations in an industrial environment.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven leadership experience, including mentoring and motivating teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage and influence in a fast‑paced, regulated industrial environment.
• Capability to manage change while maintaining results in a dynamic environment.

Key Stakeholders & Relationships

In this role, you will interact with internal and external stakeholders, including:

Internal

• Leadership and operations teams,
• maintenance and projects departments, and supporting staff across various functions.

External

• Suppliers,
• Contractors
• Logistics Providers.

What we offer:

At Nyrstar, we are committed to fostering long‑term career growth and providing a meaningful and dynamic work environment. As the Warehouse Superintendent, you’ll directly impact the safety, efficiency, and cost optimization of our operations.

Key Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Opportunities for career development within the global Nyrstar network.
• Exposure to world‑class industrial processing operations.
• A collaborative, results‑oriented work environment.

Additional benefits include:

• Relocation Assistance: Competitive packages to help relocate to the vibrant Port Pirie community (only 2.5 hours from Adelaide).
• Wellness Support: Fitness Passport discounted memberships, subsidised dental care, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Work-Life Balance: 5 weeks of annual leave, paid parental leave, and salary sacrifice novated car leasing.

Ready to take the next step?

Join our Nyrstar team and play a critical role in maintaining and improving warehousing processes that support our essential industrial operations.

About Nyrstar

Nyrstar is a leading international producer of industrial and critical minerals and metals essential to the energy transition, high‑technology applications and regional security. With a market‑leading position in zinc and lead the company operates interlinked smelting and related facilities across Europe and Australia.

Nyrstar’s operating business is wholly owned by Trafigura, one of the world’s leading independent commodity trading and supply chain logistics companies.

Nyrstar Australia has been operating in Port Pirie and Hobart for over 100 years. It produces lead, zinc, silver, antimony metal, copper and is one of Australia’s largest producers of saleable sulphuric acid - the world’s most used industrial chemical.

Visit www.nyrstar.com

Please note you must have unrestricted valid rights to work in Australia. Nyrstar is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity within its workforce. Nyrstar Port Pirie’s Safety Policy requires clean shaven employees and is a non‑smoking site. As a Major Hazard Facility that is subject to SafeWork SA regulations, you may be asked questions regarding your physical attributes to ensure regulatory compliance. Only applicants who progress to the next stage will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in applying for a position at Nyrstar.