Here at BevChain, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Linfox, we are leaders in beverage supply chain solutions. As industry specialists, we partner with major customers, including some of Australia’s top beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverage brands. Our mission is to provide our customers with a competitive advantage through industry leading innovations in safety, sustainability and efficiency. Linfox is Asia Pacific's largest privately owned logistics business, and BevChain benefits from Linfox’s extensive scale, resources and logistics network. Create a career to be proud of. Expect all this and more when you join us at BevChain.
What does the job look like?
Join our Auburn operation as a Warehouse Supervisor and take the lead of our PM shift team in a fast-paced warehouse environment. Based at Percy Street, you'll lead a team of approximately 20 employees within a high-volume warehouse environment, providing visible leadership and driving a strong culture of safety, accountability and performance. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who enjoys being on the warehouse floor, coaching teams, building engagement and ensuring operational targets are achieved. Key areas:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing warehouse team to deliver daily operational plans safely and efficiently.
- Oversee picking, loading and dispatch activities, ensuring service, quality and productivity targets are achieved.
- Build a culture of accountability through coaching, mentoring and regular performance conversations.
- Role model strong safety leadership and ensure compliance with WHS and Chain of Responsibility requirements.
- Monitor operational performance and implement practical actions to improve productivity and service outcomes.
- Manage workforce planning, rostering and task allocation to meet daily operational requirements.
- Drive inventory accuracy and support effective warehouse processes and controls.
- Partner with key stakeholders to support smooth shift execution and continuous improvement initiatives.
Are you the one?
You are a people-first leader who enjoys being visible on the floor and leading from the front. You can build strong team relationships while maintaining high standards, challenge unsafe behaviours and create an environment where people are engaged, accountable and motivated to perform. You bring a proactive approach to problem-solving and can confidently navigate the day-to-day challenges of a fast-paced warehouse operation.
You can demonstrate:
- 3+ years' experience leading teams within a warehouse, distribution or logistics environment.
- Strong operational leadership skills with experience managing larger frontline teams.
- Hands-on experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
- Proven ability to coach, mentor and manage team performance.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management and conflict resolution skills.
- Sound knowledge of Workplace Health & Safety requirements and Chain of Responsibility obligations.
- A strong focus on operational performance, KPI achievement and continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve operational bottlenecks, loading delays and inventory discrepancies.
- High Risk Work Licence (Forklift) highly regarded
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.
Sound like you? Please click the apply button to submit your application and resume.
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Further information
You will be required to meet BevChain'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
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