Warehouse Team Leader

hcmportal; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UPS in Sydney seeks an Operations Team Leader to manage a small team overseeing warehouse operations, inventory, and order processing, ensuring a safe and efficient work environment.

You will lead receiving, storing, and shipping of products, maintain inventory accuracy, supervise staff, and drive best practices to reduce costs while meeting customer demand.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading a warehouse team.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations and safety practices.
• Proven ability to manage inventory accuracy and staff performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, and shipping products.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and ensure stock levels meet customer demand.
• Supervise and train warehouse staff, including scheduling, assigning tasks, and monitoring performance.
• Conduct audits to ensure safety compliance and maintain a clean, organized warehouse environment.
• Coordinate with vendors and carriers to schedule inbound and outbound shipments.
• Resolve issues related to inventory, orders, or shipments and escalate as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Team management

Inventory management

Warehouse operations

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Safety regulations

Tools

Inventory management software

ERP systems

Warehouse management system

Job description

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Job Description:

Job Overview:

The Operations Team Leader is responsible for managing a small team overseeing operations, inventory, and supervising order processing, and ensuring a safe and efficient work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and lead warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, and shipping products
• Maintain inventory accuracy and ensure inventory levels are sufficient to meet customer demand
• Supervise and train warehouse staff, including scheduling, assigning tasks, and monitoring performance
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintain a clean and organized warehouse environment
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure efficient order fulfillment and timely delivery of products
• Implement and maintain warehouse best practices to optimize efficiency and minimize costs
• Coordinate with vendors and carriers to schedule inbound and outbound shipments
• Resolve any issues or discrepancies related to inventory, orders, or shipments
• Ensure temperature integrity for stock are maintained and data collected
• Escalate errors to the relevant Manager
• Ensure compliance of all company policies, procedures and safety guidelines by all direct reports
• Complete other duties as assigned

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience as a warehouse team leader or similar role
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations and best practices
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively manage and motivate a team
• Proficient in inventory management and software systems
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices

Employee Type:

Permanent

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