Warehouse Team Leader

Linfox; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 weeks parental leave

Career development opportunities

Health and well-being benefits

Job summary

Linfox is seeking a dedicated Team Leader to oversee a fully automated warehouse in Huntingwood. You will manage a team of up to 5 staff, drive safety, efficiency and accuracy across inbound, inventory, and quality control, and coordinate with transport providers to meet customer needs.

The role is day shift (7am - 3:30pm) with a focus on leadership, performance, and continuous improvement in a dynamic logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehousing or logistics leadership.
• Proven leadership capabilities including ability to effectively engage a team.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Knowledge of SAP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and motivate a team of up to 5 stores people to deliver operational excellence in safety, receiving, reporting, inventory management and quality control.
• Control staff rosters and workload to meet customer requirements.
• Liaise with transport providers and warehouse team for inbound process efficiency.
• Monitor KPI performance and address staff issues including absenteeism and performance.

Skills

Team leadership

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Communication skills

SAP familiarity

High Reach licence

Tools

SAP

LF Licence

Job description

Here at Linfox, you’ll join a company that’s focussed on evolving the supply chains of today to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

We’re one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest privately owned logistics providers, proudly delivering the essentials that communities and industries rely on every day.

And we’re building a safer, secure, efficient and more sustainable future for our industry, one that’s powered by people, technology and smarter ways of working.

At Linfox, together anything’s possible.

What does the job look like?

An exciting opportunity exists for a dedicated and highly efficient Team Leader to look after our fully automated warehouse in Huntingwood. Reporting to the Supervisor, you will be responsible for managing and motivating your team of up to 5 stores people to deliver operational excellence from all areas of warehouse and distribution including safety, receiving, reporting, inventory management and quality control. This role is a permanent position on the day shift (7am - 3:30pm) Key areas:

• Participating and committing to Safety Standards and COR requirements at all times.
• Providing exceptional leadership and direction to staff to ensure KPI’s are met and exceeded
• Managing staff issues including absenteeism and performance levels
• Assist with quality requirements by accurately inspecting and recording all inbound freight movements into the DC
• Controlling staff rosters and workload to meet and exceed customer requirements.
• Liaising with transport providers and the greater warehouse team to ensure an accurate and efficient inbound process

Are you the one?

We are looking for a self motivated individual who is highly focused on safety and driving results. You can demonstrate:

• Previous experience in a similar role with in warehousing or logistics
• Proven leadership capabilities including ability to effectively engage a team
• Extensive computer skills – Strong Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook knowledge
• Strong communication skills and effective negotiation abilities
• Exceptional relationship building with customers across all levels
• Understanding of SAP systems
• Current LF Lic (High Reach exp preferred)

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 us, visit www.linfox.com