Warehouse & Logistics Supervisor

Elphinstone Pty Ltd is an authorised Caterpillar OEM and a leading manufacturer of quality products for the global underground and surface mining industries.  In addition, Elphinstone offers niche manufacturing and engineering support in the transport and utilities sectors. 

Elphinstone has more than 45 years of experience in modifying and manufacturing of underground mining vehicles and currently employs 200+ highly skilled people. 

The product range includes specialised underground support vehicles and surface mining solutions, including extended-distance off-highway haulage trucks and water tanks to suit Caterpillar articulated trucks.

The Elphinstone® range of underground support vehicles includes agitators, scissor lifts, delivery trucks, flat decks, fuel and lube trucks, water cannons, water tanks, motor graders and other specialised support equipment.

The existing range of products combine practical design, the latest technology and quality manufacturing to ensure each machine is safe, reliable, productive, ergonomic, and easy to service, maintain and re-build.

We are looking for a Warehouse & Logistics Supervisor to oversee our Yellow Iron Warehousing operations in South Burnie.

About the Role

Elphinstone Pty Ltd is searching for a Warehouse & Logistics Supervisor to join our growing team. The role has become vacant due to internal movements. As part of the Elphinstone Warehousing team, you will oversee the general operations of the warehouse and its staff. You will assist the team in successfully meeting safety requirements and quality levels and efficiently and effectively receiving and dispatching stock. 

As theWarehouse & Logistics Supervisor, you can expect your day-to-day tasks to include but not limited to:

• Set daily/weekly/monthly objectives and communicate them to employees
• Identify and assess potential issues that can affect deliveries.
• Review timeliness of scheduled deliveries.
• Track inventory levels
• Order new supplies in a timely manner
• Constantly work to improve processes
• Make suggestions for productivity improvements
• Optimize employee workflow

About You

You will have a keen eye for attention to detail and quality. You can develop and maintain strong positive customer relationships (internal & external). You will be able to adapt to changing work priorities and locations whilst remaining calm and organised. You will display high motivation and drive and use your initiative to ensure smooth operations. You should also be able to optimise day-to-day activities while minimising the costs.

The experience and skillset suited to this role may include:

• Proven experience as a Warehousing & Logistics Supervisor or similar role
• Advanced skills in MS Office
• Organisational and leadership abilities
• Well Developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
• Problem-solving skills

At Elphinstone, our most important asset is our people. Every team member has a voice and contributes to our success. We take pride in creating an innovative, collaborative, and open culture where all staff are respected, empowered, and valued.

Our people are talented and live by our values of Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, Ownership, and Initiative in every action of the day. Despite individual differences, we are one company united by these values that define us as people.

Additional Benefits

• Work in a team that provides a safe and secure work environment with an excellent LTI and TRIFR record.
• Flexible working arrangements which may include:
  • Long weekends every second week with a 9-day working fortnight.
  • Long weekends every week with a 4:3 roster.
  • 5 day week, Monday to Friday
• Genuine ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and well-being.
• Elphinstone Rewards discount program where you can save on everyday shopping including Woolworths, JB Hi-Fi, BCF and Myers.
• Be a part of our popular Elphinstone Social Club.

How to Apply

If you would like to be considered for joining our team as the Warehouse & Logistics Supervisor, please apply now via Seek with a current resume supplied. A cover letter is not required, but it may be advantageous.

Additional Information

Right-to-work identification, e.g. driver's licence, birth certificate, passport and/or visa, will be required if shortlisted. In addition, as part of the recruitment process, you may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, including a drug and alcohol screening.

This advertisement will close on Saturday, 24th February 2024.

Please be mindful that published closing dates are estimates only as we aim to fill vacancies quickly. The advert may close as soon as we have found the suitable candidate, so we encourage interested applicants to apply as early as possible.

Elphinstone Pty Ltd is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.