Job Title Shift Leader Job Description Join Vanderlande and lead the way at our top-tier picking solution site in Moorebank, Sydney. Vanderlande Industries – a global leader in warehouse automation. Perfect for proactive, detail-oriented individuals committed to service and operational excellence. Start on a Monday–Friday day shift; towards the end of the year, we’ll transitioning later this year to a 24/7 operation with rotating day and night shifts — all while maintaining a strong focus on work-life balance. Vanderlande is the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports. The company is also a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses and in the parcel market. Established in 1949, Vanderlande has more than 10,000 employees, all committed to moving its customers’ businesses forward at diverse locations on every continent. With a consistently increasing turnover of 1.8 billion euros, it has established a global reputation over the past seven decades as a highly reliable partner for future-proof logistic process automation. Your Position: Join our team as a Shift Leader, where you'll guide your team to excel in health and safety standards, productivity, and equipment maintenance at one of our largest distribution centers. You'll oversee a multi-disciplinary team, enhancing both technical performance and staff capabilities to ensure smooth operations. As the go-to person for resolving technical and operational issues, you'll keep everything running smoothly and communicate effectively with stakeholders. This role is perfect for proactive, detail-oriented individuals committed to excellence in service and operational delivery. You'll play a key role in maximising the system's operational output and ensuring we consistently meet our contractual service levels. Start on a Monday–Friday day shift; towards the end of the year, we’ll transitioning later this year to a 24/7 operation with rotating day and night shifts — all while maintaining a strong focus on work-life balance. Your Responsibilities: Manage daily operations, monitor system performance, and address technical challenges. Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives. Maintain high service quality standards and meet customer expectations. CMMS Reporting, oversee accurate reporting and tracking of maintenance activities. Set and achieve KPIs for operational performance, safety, and customer satisfaction. Foster a culture of accountability and continuous learning. Use data-driven insights for performance and development decisions. Support career growth through personalised coaching and development plans. Encourage reporting of unsafe conditions and suggest improvements. Keep employees updated on safety practices and track safety incidents. Ensure the performance and reliability of the automated system and Shift Teams. Enhance team skills and implement improvements for system efficiency. Minimize downtime and maintain operational flow using data insights. Address inquiries promptly and maintain clear communication. Ensure thorough handovers and conduct root cause analysis for errors. Enhance problem-solving and innovation through team development. Promote a culture of ownership, responsibility, and respect. Focus on continual learning and professional development. Use operational data for quality control and recommend improvements. Engage the team with recognition, rewards, and growth opportunities. About You You are an experienced leader who consistently strives to add value and foster a collaborative team culture. Your dedication to building strong, cohesive teams and driving continuous improvement sets you apart as a key contributor to our success. A degree, diploma, or certificate in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical field. Experience leading technical teams in an automated environment is a plus. Strong strategic planning skills for site development and enhancing team capabilities. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels, both in writing and verbally. Advanced analytical skills to interpret data, control system reports, and diagnostics for efficient equipment management. Ability to act as a technical point of contact during escalations and incidents, handling requests from both internal and external stakeholders. Experience with Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS) is beneficial. What we offer A competitive remuneration package will be offered to someone who is a team player with a positive, energetic attitude and work ethic as well as the ability to think outside the square. We offer unlimited career growth and development within the regional and global organisation. In a world of technology, Vanderlande believes in people – its employees make the difference in everything the company does. To apply for this unique and exciting opportunity, submit your resume. If you have any questions about the role, feel free to reach out to Nada Vidakovic at Nada.Vidakovic@vanderlande.com Diversity & Inclusion Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. ID checks will be performed to verify work entitlements in Australia.