Kickstart your career or take the next step with Hastings Deering - where our people build something BIGGER.
We're looking for experienced Warehouse Team Leader to join our Mackay branch and lead our parts warehouse operations. Reporting to the Parts Supervisor, you will oversee and coordinate the day-to-day warehouse activities to ensure efficient, safe and accurate handling of parts. This hands-on leadership role combines operational responsibilities with team supervision and a focus on continuous improvement. This is a permanent position, that supports better work-life balance.
Who are we and why work with us?
Hastings Deering is proud to be one of the top 5 Caterpillar dealerships globally. We sell, rent, and offer support and parts distribution services for Cat products across a range of industries, including resources, general construction, civil transport and commercial construction, power systems, government, primary industries and marine.
We have more than 3,500 employees across 23 business service centres throughout Queensland, Northern Territory, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and New Caledonia, with our headquarters based in Brisbane, Australia.
When you join our team at Hastings Deering, you'll benefit from:
* Competitive Salary & Security - A rewarding salary package with yearly reviews, along with a range of benefits designed to support your health, well-being, and financial security.
* Flexibility & Work-Life Balance - We prioritize your well-being with flexible working hours ensuring you can maintain a healthy balance between your personal and professional life.
* Stable & Long-Term Career - Benefit from the security of a stable, long-term position at Hastings Deering, offering you peace of mind and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.
* Leadership Development - At Hastings Deering, we offer the opportunity to be mentored by experienced leaders and give you access to ongoing leadership and professional development training to help you advance in your career.
* Innovation & Improvement - We drive continuous improvement through dedicated initiatives, foster inclusivity with gender/culture work groups and embrace technological advancements to stay at the forefront of our industry.
* Health & Wellbeing Support - Dedicated programs and utilities to support your physical, mental, and financial health, such as our Employee Assistance Program, free health checks, and discounted private health insurance.
* Team & Culture - Join a tight-knit team where collaboration thrives, with regular staying connected lunches, team BBQs, and an active social group that fosters a positive and engaging work environment.
* Insurance Benefits - Salary continuance insurance.
What you'll be doing:
As a Warehouse Team Leader at Hastings Deering, you will:
* Lead, coach and support the team - guide warehouse and parts personnel to ensure strong performance, capability development, and a positive team culture.
* Oversee warehouse operations - manage receipting, picking, packing and dispatch processes to maintain efficient and accurate parts handling.
* Ensure inventory accuracy - maintain stock control, monitor variances, and uphold high standards of warehouse organisation.
* Allocate and prioritise workloads - coordinate daily tasks and manage shifting priorities to achieve required service levels.
* Maintain safety and compliance - uphold safety standards and ensure adherence to Hastings Deering policies and procedures.
* Collaborate across teams - work closely with parts, service and logistics teams to meet operational and customer needs.
* Drive continuous improvement - identify and implement opportunities to enhance warehouse efficiency, workflows and processes.
What you'll need:
A successful teammate will have experience in:
* Demonstrated leadership experience - bring proven capability in supervising or leading teams to drive performance and cohesion.
* Strong systems and inventory knowledge - apply solid understanding of inventory management principles and warehouse systems to maintain accuracy and efficiency.
* Forklift capability - hold a current forklift licence or be willing to obtain one to support operational requirements.
* Clear and confident communicator - use strong communication and organisational skills to support effective teamwork and workflow management.
* Safety‑focused and proactive - uphold a safety‑first mindset with a team‑oriented approach to maintaining a compliant and positive work environment.
Interested? Here's What's Next:
If you're interested in growing your career with a large OEM, we'd love to hear from you
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Enquiries:
Contact: Taylor Collett - Talent Acquisition Partner
Hastings Deering follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your Talent Acquisition Partner will support you through the process.