Warehouse Supervisor

Live North West QLD

Mount Isa City

Hybrid

AUD 80,000 - 110,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice options

Paid parental leave

Flexible working options

Employee assistance program

Employee referral programs

Performance-based bonus incentives

Recognition and reward programs

Job summary

Sandvik is seeking an experienced Warehouse Supervisor for Mount Isa to oversee day-to-day warehouse operations and ensure safe, efficient supply of spare parts. You will lead warehouse personnel, drive process improvements, and maintain high service levels for internal and external customers.

Key requirements include proven leadership in warehouse or logistics, strong inventory/operational skills, and current forklift and order picker licences. A proactive, safety-focused approach is essential.

Qualifications

Proven leadership experience in warehouse, logistics or inventory.
Strong understanding of operational processes and customer service.
Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Oversee receiving, inventory control, cycle counting, dispatch and pick-and-pack operations.
Lead and develop warehouse team; provide direction and support to achieve objectives.
Ensure compliance with EHS policies and safe work practices.
Improve warehouse layouts and storage solutions to maximise efficiency and accuracy.
Build relationships with management, suppliers and customers.
Monitor performance and report on productivity, KPIs and team development.
Facilitate training, prioritize workloads and allocate resources to meet targets.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Team coaching

Process improvement

Customer service

Stakeholder management

Driver's licence

Education

Warehousing qualification

Inventory management qualification

Supply chain management qualification

Tools

Forklift licence

Order picker licence

Job description

Job Description

Sandvik is seeking an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to join our team in Mount Isa. Reporting to the relevant operations leader, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day warehouse operations, ensuring the safe, efficient and accurate supply of spare parts and materials to our customers.

As a key member of the team, you will lead warehouse personnel and drive operational excellence across all warehouse functions, including receiving, inventory management, cycle counting, dispatch, and pick-and-pack activities. You will play an important role in maintaining compliance with Sandvik warehousing and logistics procedures while delivering outstanding service to both internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with Sandvik EHS policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
Lead, coach and develop a team of warehouse employees, providing direction, guidance and support to achieve business objectives.
Oversee all warehouse functions, including receiving, inventory control, cycle counting, dispatch, and pick-and-pack operations.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of warehouse layouts and storage solutions to maximise efficiency and inventory accuracy.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with management, suppliers and customers.
Monitor operational performance and prepare regular reports on productivity, KPIs, EHS performance and team development.
Facilitate toolbox meetings, provide on-the-job training, and support the growth and development of team members.
Prioritise daily workloads and allocate resources effectively to achieve operational targets and service requirements.
Ensure quality standards are maintained across all warehouse activities.
Lead and support warehouse improvement projects, process enhancements and succession planning initiatives.

Sandvik is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women, recognising our ongoing commitment to gender equality, inclusive workplace policies, and meaningful support for women at every stage of their careers. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace, and we encourage you to explore our policies and employee benefits on the WORK180 website. In addition, we are honoured to have achieved Silver Status for our Health and Wellbeing Program through the WorkSafe QLD Be Recognised Program, reflecting our ongoing dedication to creating a safe, healthy, and engaging work environment.

About the Employer

Sandvik is a global leading Original Equipment Manufacturer, delivering comprehensive equipment, tools, parts, services, technical and digital solutions tailored to the mining, mineral processing, infrastructure and manufacturing industries. The Sandvik Group has over 41,000 employees spread across more than 150 countries globally.

Our purpose is to advance the world through engineering by helping customers transition sustainably in mining, rock processing, and component and intelligent manufacturing. Sustainability is integral to our growth and our customers' success. We embed sustainability in all aspects, from R&D to product innovation and supply chain sourcing. Collaborating closely with customers, we enhance product impact and efficiency through technology and data-driven solutions, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050 and 90% circularity by 2030.

About the Candidate

To be successful in this role, you will bring proven leadership experience within a warehouse, logistics or inventory environment, along with a strong understanding of operational processes and customer service excellence. You are a proactive and organised professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can effectively balance competing priorities while delivering results.

You will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and motivate teams to achieve high performance. Your ability to lead by example, solve problems and drive continuous improvement will be key to your success.

You will also have:

Demonstrated experience in warehouse, inventory or logistics operations.
Strong leadership, organisational and time management skills.
Well-developed customer relationship and stakeholder management capabilities.
A commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
A current driver's licence.
Current LF (Forklift) and LO (Order Picker) licences.
Qualifications in warehousing, inventory management, purchasing or supply chain management will be highly regarded.
Exposure to the mining industry will be advantageous.

Work Environment

To be eligible for this role, you must have the right to live and work in Australia. Please note that as part of our recruitment process, you will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment medical.

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