Despatch Supervisor

G.James is Australia's leading integrated glass and aluminium manufacturer and contractor. Our privately owned, family company employs 1900 people with operations throughout Australia.G.James Safety Glass NSW Operations provides outstanding sales, customer service and manufacture of an extensive range of laminated, toughened, insulated, decorative & painted glass products and solutions. Our Smithfield (Sydney) large scale production centre services the needs of the building & construction, automotive, marine, rolling stock and security industries.

We are currently seeking an experienced, focused and well organised Despatch Supervisor who will provide leadership, direction, development and growth to the Despatch team. 

The Role:

• Lead the team through strong and clear communication and DIFOT performance
• Proactively manage glass and transport safety requirements including CoR, BFM, loading, restraint and fleet maintenance
• Build and maintain respectful and effective working relationships with our customers and with internal sales and production teams
• Identify, implement, drive and motivate continuous improvement
• Showcase your troubleshooting and resolution capabilities
• Loading / unloading trucks, sorting glass in routes
• Undertaking deliveries when required

About You:

• Proven leadership experience in despatch/logistics within a glass manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience with managing an internal fleet of trucks and drivers. Not managing 3PL.
• Exceptional communication skills with high levels of organisational, planning and attention to detail 
• Excellent time management and ability to multi-task
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example and meet agreed KPIs
• Strong commitment to safety
• Are a dynamic thinker who strives for excellence
• Hold a current forklift license
• Current vehicle license - MR or HR license preferred
• Overhead crane experience preferred

The Benefits:

• Competitive salary package (including company mobile phone) commensurate with experience
• Full-time permanent position with immediate start available
• Health insurance benefits - 7% discount with BUPA
• Free on-site parking
• Positive safety culture and team environment
• Career development opportunities across the G.James Group
• Excellent employment conditions and stability with our Australian Family owned business committed to manufacturing locally

Apply now:
If you believe that you possess the required skills, experience and attributes to be successful in this role, please submit your cover letter and resume. 

Please note: You will be required to undertake a medical assessment including drug and alcohol screening to secure employment within G. James.
G.James celebrates 107 years in 2024
For more information, visit www.gjames.com.au
G.James is an equal opportunity employer