Area Lead - Warehouse (Afternoon Shift)

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Possible.

Mondelēz International empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. We're leading the future of snacking with iconic global and local brands such as Oreo, Cadbury, Philadelphia, Pascall, The Natural Confectionery Company, Belvita, Ritz and Toblerone with global revenues exceeding $31 billion USD.

To support our Vision 2030 Growth Strategy Mondelēz ANZ has invested in a state-of-the-art, purpose-built, fully automated sorting and retrieval warehouse and distribution centre in Melbourne’s West, Truganina.  

As a result, we have some very exciting career opportunities, come and play a crucial role in the set-up and operations of our new mega Distribution Centre.

We’re currently on the lookout for a passionate people leader to join our Afternoon Shift team (2.00PM – 10.00PM)

How you will contribute

You will: 

• Be responsible for all operations with the Low Bay (case picking) area of the DC, including but not limited to receipt and put-aways of stock, MHE management, full pallet and case picking, container loading and unloading. 
• Actively contribute to daily operational meetings, investigating leading/lagging indicators and identification of root causes to ensure KPIs (operations, safety and service) are met.
• Coordinate with internal and external teams to ensure efficient operation across inbound and outbound freight.
• Partner with technical teams and operators to undertake RCA of critical or high frequency issues, leading the implementation of corrective actions 
• Lead and develop a high performing team, through regular coaching conversations, implementation of development plans and skills assessments   
• A safety-first mindset, proactively coaching team members on safe work procedures, hazards and incident management.  Assisting with injury management, investigations and the implementation of corrective actions on site.
• A passion for Continuous Improvement, playing a key role in the implementation of IL6S (lean manufacturing) across the site.

What you will bring:

• Experience leading a high performing, engaged team within a warehouse environment (FMCG preferred) 
• Deep understanding of logistic, supply chain, transportation and distribution centre operations
• The ability to negotiate, influence and manage effective internal and external relationships 
• A safety-first mindset
• Demonstrated experience in continuous improvement processes and implementation. 
• Strong working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (SAP EWM – advantageous) 
• The ability to navigate ambiguity, taking a proactive approach to problem solving
• Strong commercial acumen