Our purpose is to keep Australian workers, patients and students healthy, safe and productive by providing products. Why? So, we can deliver on our pledge to donate 1% of total revenue to everyday Australians through the Lyone Foundation.
As we commence a new era of automation, innovation and restructure we are seeking an experienced Distribution Centre Manager to join our busy Sydney DC. The Sydney DC has recently undergone some major Goods-To-Person (GTP) and other automation enhancements to support ongoing growth and scale providing an opportunity to join one of Australia’s high growth private businesses.
Leadership experience as highlighted is essential for all applicants:
* Lead a Safety 1st Culture
* Drive Continuous Improvement and lead in an Automated Warehouse – Goods-To-Person (GTP)
* Resource Modelling and Change Management
About The Role
Reporting to the Logistics General Manager, the DC Manager will provide leadership, plan, drive, coordinate, and coach the logistics teams within our Sydney warehouse to ensure the safe and compliant distribution of our products ensuring service excellence to our customers through continuous improvement to ensure effective, efficient processes are maintained delivering on budget with a cost-conscious mindset.
This role also supports the Transport Manager in the running of a fleet of 40+ Drivers, both Company employed and Contractor.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead a Safe and Compliant workplace to meet standards of:
o Chain of Responsibility
o Dangerous Goods handling
o Equipment checks
o Manual Handling Techniques
o Relevant workplace health and safety legislation and guidelines
* Lead, coordinate and manage the workings of all departments; team members and drivers, including planning and monitoring of receipt, accurate inventory, order assembly, and dispatch of goods on a timely basis.
* Drive and maintain the highest standards of operational excellence to give a great customer experience
* Demonstrate an innovative mindset to achieve continuous improvement
* Liaise with both internal and external stakeholders to provide service excellence at the best cost
* Manage maintenance of equipment and machinery effectively to ensure compliance and quality alongside meeting budgetary targets and environmental objectives
* Motivate, mentor and coach your team and subsequently their teams to ensure productivity targets are met
* Encourage your teams to openly communicate, support collaboration providing feedback for development and in turn give reward and recognition
* Develop a solid relationship with all team members and drivers supporting our GPTW – Great Place to Work model
* Create a trusting relationship with your direct reports - Team Managers, Administrators, HSR’s
* Adapt to seasonal & project related increases in volume and implement change with limited disruption
About You
To qualify for the role, you must meet the following requirements:
* Tertiary qualification in relevant field, desired but not essential,
* 5 years’ experience in a similar role of warehousing and/or transport logistics
o 15,000 sqm+ warehouse with automation
o 80+ warehousing employees
o 45+ fleet of drivers and vehicles
o Excellent Relationship Management; COS internal, 3PL & Other key Business Partners
* Strong planning, analytical and reporting capabilities
* Good communication skill, encouraging collaboration and driving R&R
* Commercial mindset and abilities to ensure budgets achieved
* Experience of working with a Tier 1 WMS, ie: SAP, Manhattan, Mircorlistics
* Ability to review and initiative continuous improvement.
* Ability to work under pressure and lead change, with adapting priorities.
Benefits of working with COS
* Annual employee incentive schemes
* Generous Reward and Recognition programs
* Commitment to professional development with ongoing training and career development opportunities
* Access to free Mental Health programs
* Birthday Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Grandparents leave & Purchased Leave Agreements
* Convenient location with free onsite parking
* Modern onsite gym
* Employee discounts on full product range
* Opportunity to participate in community welfare and charity initiatives
* Novated Lease / Salary Sacrifice for electric vehicles available
More about COS
When you join COS, you’ll be working for a growing, socially responsible organisation who provides equal employment opportunities to a talented and diverse team of passionate people, who live and breathe our 6 core values - Passionate, Results Driven, Innovative, Service Excellence, Self-Reflective, and Family. Together, we work towards finding new and original ways to deliver on our Company Purpose: Keep Australian Workers Healthy, Safe and Productive.
Through the success of our business, COS has been proud to give back over $20 million to community through the Lyone Foundation. Each year through the Lyone Foundation, COS supports Australian charities who are focused on human welfare and are underfunded, allocating 1% of annual revenue to the foundation each year.
Founded in 1977, COS is the largest Australian owned and operated national office products business. With over 750 employees located across every State of Australia, COS are leaders in our industry, and we’re ready to welcome you onboard!
How to Apply
Please follow the instructions on the application page regarding your Work History, Education and Qualifications. You can include a Cover letter and Resume to give us an overview of your previous relevant experience.
COS can offer you not just a job but a career.
If you are interested, we'd love to hear from you!