**Job no**: 50011997
**Work type**: Full Time
**Location**: Shepparton
- Lead a dynamic team and driver operational excellence in Shepparton
- Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver exceptional service and create value
- Progress your career, outstanding long term career pathways within Visy
Visy is powering the circular economy, by providing sustainable, digitally advanced supply chain solutions. We combine our substantial volume, footprint and infrastructure - rooted in our 75 years of manufacturing experience, to provide customised logistics solutions to the industrial, beverage and consumer goods sectors. Offering a range of logistics services from warehousing, contract logistics, linehaul, intermodal transport, global freight forwarding and bulk logistics, we do logistics differently.
**The role**:
Reporting to the State Warehouse Manager, you will oversee all aspects of our Distribution operations in Shepparton ensuring people and equipment are employed efficiently and distribution activities are performed safely, cost-effectively and in accordance with customer expectations. This is a permanent position that requires a high level of attention to detail, excellent interpersonal and customer service skills to lead a team and achieve timely order fulfillment. As a self-starter, you thrive on motivating your team and bringing out their best, ensuring operational excellence every step of the way.
**What you'll do**:
- Oversee and ensure the smooth operation of day-to-day functions and use of equipment at the Shepparton Warehouse
- Act as the first point of contact for customers, addressing inquiries, managing storage needs, and resolving issues
- Provide leadership to the Distribution Centre workforce to maximise employee performance and engagement
- Drive continuous process improvement, innovation, and performance accountability across the Distribution Centre
- Ensure adequate labour coverage is in line with peak periods, budgets, delivery schedules, and distribution activities
- Investigate any instances of service failure, loss, or damage to goods, and develop and implement remedial actions to prevent recurrence
- Liaise with internal Visy Logistics teams and Fleet Controllers to ensure the distribution of product is performed to SLA's.
- Develop daily load building and delivery schedules that maximize revenue per load
**What you will bring**:
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a Warehouse/DC Manager capacity
- Prior experience in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or Logistics Industry using MS Office & WMS systems
- Strong people leadership skills with the ability to run a National Distribution Centre
- Demonstrated experience of driving Continuous Improvements within warehousing and transport
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships both internally and externally
**What you'll love when you join us**:
- **Sustainability**: Contribute to sustainability initiatives that make a difference.
- **Supportive Environment**: Be part of a team that values safety, respect, and collaboration.
- **Career Growth**: Opportunities for further training and career advancement within the company
**_ You will be required to meet Visy's employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing)._**
**_ Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion._**
**Advertised**: 13 Jan 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 10 Feb 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time