AddressOur Automated Distribution Centres (ADCs) will revolutionise the way we get the products customers want, where and when they need them.
Come work in a brand-new space with leading technology that’s designed to make it more comfortable for you. From less manual handling to more data helping to unlock smarter ways of working. Now that’s what makes joining our team, a smart move.
And here’s the best bit. It’s a new opportunity for you to see your work making a difference in helping our local communities eat and live better, every day.
About the roleWe’re looking for a Shift Manager to join our brand-new Automated Distribution Centre (ADC). This is an incredible opportunity to be involved in our second ADC where we’ll use world-class technology to modernise our supply chain. Epic in scale and design, our new facility represents the future of logistics.
Located in Kemps Creek New South Wales, our new facility will deliver outstanding service level fulfilment to our stores. Critical to the site’s success, are our people who’ll enable seamless operational delivery.
As Shift Manager, your passion to lead teams and build a culture of innovation and operational excellence will be highly valued and your ability to energise and empower others will be essential. Importantly, you will lead by example, always keeping Safety and Compliance front of mind in your leadership.
Primary duties include:- Manage day to day operations in the facility, providing operational leadership, direction and support to achieve optimal performance.
- Ensure continual review, improvement and maintenance of operational activities to drive efficiency, service, safety, engagement and value within DC operations.
- Enable the continuous flow of stock, taking immediate corrective action as required, trouble shooting and undertaking root cause analysis as required.
- Ensure work carried out adheres to Coles Quality, Compliance, Safety, Reliability and Cost requirements.
- Drive engagement across the team, facilitating the sharing of ideas in a way that supports achievement of KPIs and continuous improvement.
- Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships.
- Sponsor and lead change initiatives within the DC, including partnering with support functions throughout Supply Chain and other business units.
We are seeking a goal orientated leader with demonstrated commercial business acumen and delivery in operational excellence across Supply/Manufacturing. You are someone that energises and enables the team to deliver with pride through your leadership. You'll be invested in creating a great team and workplace culture that fosters growth and development for you and your team.
You’ll also:- Possess strong knowledge of lean, six sigma processing principles.
- Be an experienced leader with proven high level people management skills for large teams of 100+.
- Boast extensive experience with performance metrics, process improvement and people leadership.
- Possess strong operational experience in Manufacturing, Warehousing, Automation and/or Retail.
- Tertiary qualifications in lean, supply chain, manufacturing or logistics highly regarded.
With us it’s not about the discounts (although you do get those), it’s about joining a team where your wellbeing and professional development is our investment and celebrating your contributions is the norm. And because everyone leads unique lives, we offer flexible work, additional leave and parental leave entitlements.
We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.
We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ section of our careers site or email ***************@coles.com.au
Part of creating a safe working environment, our Automated Distribution Centre operates under a Drug & Alcohol Policy on site. Team members are subject to possible random testing and applicants to this role can expect to undergo tests as part of the recruitment process, in addition to a full physical.
Job ID: 125777
Employment Type: Full time
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