Job Overview
Lead end-to-end operations of our Australian cable accessory warehouse and kitting facility, with full accountability for day-to-day plant management, long-term strategic planning, and sub-region supply chain oversight. This role oversees warehouse operations, precision kitting assembly, production control, inventory management, logistics, and team leadership, while driving operational excellence (TEOA), upholding rigorous EH&S & wellbeing compliance, and managing industrial relations in a unionized Australian workplace.
Job Responsibilities
Operations & Warehouse Management:
* Oversee the full warehouse lifecycle (goods receipt, storage, picking, dispatch) and production control, purchasing, and shipping/receiving activities; develop and implement standardized SOPs to ensure compliance, efficiency, and orderliness across all plant functions.
* Optimize warehouse layout to maximize space utilization and ensure safe, accessible storage of material.
* Manage inventory accuracy via cycle counts, and annual stock counting; maintain system/physical stock alignment. Oversee the management of product movements and inventory accuracy, ensuring customer and quality expectations are met.
* Lead cable accessory kitting operations: define component matching, quantity ratios, and part number verification standards; eliminate miss-kitting (wrong quantity/part number) to ensure 100% order accuracy.
* Optimize workflows, allocate labor/equipment resources, and reduce error/rework rates to make sure the On Time Delivery and Inventory target are met.
* Drive operational excellence (TEOA) and quality: review processes, systems, and KPIs to improve efficiency, quality, and productivity across all functions; establish and achieve Operation Productivity and Material Productivity targets.
Leadership & Culture
* Produce inspirational leadership with a \"lead from the front\" attitude for all employees using best practices, encouraging development and excellence of service across the business.
* Leading staffing, development, and performance management programs for plant employees; managing, motivating, and developing management team.
* Provide direction and coordination to employees ensuring motivation and commitment to the company. Create a strong culture of communication and collaboration.
* Manage industrial relations: negotiate enterprise agreements, wage reviews, and benefit packages with Australian trade unions; demonstrate proven experience leading a workforce in a unionized environment.
* Deliver SOP-aligned training programs for all staff, address employee development needs, and minimize staff turnover.
* Optimise reporting systems to maximise efficiencies.
* Regularly meet with internal customers and team members to ensure production and service meet and exceed expectations.
* Improve the annual EVC survey score by well execution of the "Energize- WOW"
EH&S Management
* Partner with the EH&S Coordinator to build a proactive Environment, Health & Safety, and wellbeing culture; promote awareness of all company and regulatory requirements to all relevant stakeholders.
* Fully embrace and communicate EH&S objectives, demonstrate strong collaborative and inclusive behaviors, and effectively role model a positive safety culture.
* Embed EH&S into all operational plans and model positive safety behaviors.
* Ensure full EH&S compliance, conduct regular safety audits and training, and eliminate operational risks to achieve zero safety incidents plans.
Financial & General Duties:
* Manage the operational budget accordingly, optimize costs (labour, materials, equipment, logistics), and drive profitability.
* Exercise authority for expenditure as approved by the Delegation of Authority.
* Attend leadership meetings, maintain strict confidentiality, and adhere to all company policies and procedures.
* Complete ad-hoc tasks as assigned by senior management.
* Remain up to date with current policies and procedures and adhere to these.
* Undertake any other relevant duties within the overall scope of the position.
Job Requirements
* Relevant business qualification preferably in operations, supply chain or logistics.
* Minimum ten years of operations management and leadership experience in a technology dispatch or warehouse environment with a turnover of up to AUD $100M
* SAP system experience
* Proficient with Microsoft office technology
* Experience leading workforce in a unionized environment
* Strong interpersonal skills and can communicate effectively with key stakeholders and customers.
* Excellent planning and organisational skills.
* Sound leadership and motivational skills.
* Passion and energy.
* Strong team orientation to positively influence others.
* High attention to detail.
* Flexible and can adjust to changing circumstances/ thrives in a dynamic environment.
* Quality focused, and achievement orientated.
* Comfortable within a matrix organisation
Competencies
SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)