AddressWe are Lactalis Australia
We are owned by the Lactalis Group, the world’s largest producer of dairy goods. With a range of more than 2,000 products, Lactalis is committed to playing a daily role in the health and well-being of consumers throughout the world, via the provision of nutritious dairy products—milk, cheese, yoghurt and other soft foods and beverages.
At the heart of our business locally, we have over 2,700 passionate employees, working closely and constructively with some 500 Australian farmers to produce the finest dairy products in the country.
Pilar brands such as Pauls, Oak, Ice Break, Tamar Valley Dairy, Vaalia, President and Galbani provide Lactalis Australia with a deep national footprint for growth and prosperity.
We are a growing global company that takes great pride in who we are. We are humble, proud and resilient. Our brands, people and know how define who we are. We provide a safe workplace that delivers the opportunity to drive your development, and believe that true success comes from us. Collaboration, flexibility and diversity are pillars of our environment. With knowledge and experience we encourage you to make a difference.
About the Opportunity
Based in Clarence Gardens South Australia, a new rare and exciting opportunity is available for a hands on Logistics & Distribution Coordinator to join our team. Reporting to the DC Manager this position is responsible for coordinating the day to day operations of the logistics team on shift.
With leadership, proactivity and energy you need to make sure that customer service is delivered whilst ensuring safety, quality and efficiency is met.
Key accountabilities of the role are:
- Coordinate the operations of all shifts, including liaising with all appropriate internal and external stakeholders.
- Coordinate and promote ‘on time and in full’ service in relation to our customer’s needs.
- Ensure corrective/preventative action is taken in instances of potential under or over-supply of product.
- Provide an efficient and effective shift hand over by liaising with Production Coordinators.
- Maintain proactive communication between different departments
- Labour Management (Rosters & payroll support) including casuals to ensure teams have the appropriate workforce
- Proactive Performance Management, ensuring employees adhere to all Lactalis policies and procedures.
- Facilitate toolbox talks and staff meetings- We promote active communication & training
- Ensure standard reporting systems and records are maintained and completed by the end of shift in all areas
- Ensure all orders are picked in full and loaded to plan and all trucks are loaded to meet cold room dispatch time.
- Ensure stock is rotated to support first in first out product flow.
- Ensure daily checking of codes and receipting of stock in the designated timeframe.
- Ensure the cold room temperature is controlled to meet the required Lactalis standard.
- Assist in ensuring the operation performs within the budgetary guidelines
- Coordinate all the Quality checks (GMP, processes, procedures, paperwork)
- Ensure employees adhere to all Lactalis policies and procedures.
- Maintain a working knowledge of all policies, procedures, practices, and legislative requirements etc., that are applicable to your area of responsibility.
About You
- Experience in FMCG Distribution is highly advantageous
- Supervisory experience
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively with initiative
- Strong decision making and planning abilities
- Attention to detail and highly organised
- Strong and active leadership skills to guide, mentor and support staff
- Strong focus on communication and Customer service
- Proactive
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Good written & verbal communication
- If you strive to work in a fast paced environment within a highly engage team, then this could be your opportunity.
- Knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office
Click on the link to learn more about Lactalis Australia and our journey which has led us to become the World’s No.1 Dairy Company https://lactalis.com.au
We would like to take the opportunity to thank you in advance for applying for this position, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If this isn’t your time to work with us we wish you all the best in your career search and welcome you to apply for positions with Lactalis Australia in the future.
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