Afternoon Shift DC Coordinator

About the role

Lactalis Australia is looking for an experienced Afternoon Shift DC Coordinator to join its Distribution Centre team at Lidcombe. Reporting to the Lidcombe DC Manager, this is a key frontline leadership position responsible for coordinating the safe, efficient and accurate operation of the afternoon shift. You will lead a team of about 10 to 20 employees so that customer orders are picked and dispatched on time, trucks are loaded to schedule, stock is accurately managed and high standards of safety, quality and productivity are maintained.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, support and engage the afternoon shift team to achieve safety, service, quality and productivity objectives.
• Plan and coordinate daily warehouse activities, including order picking, staging, loading and dispatch.
• Ensure trucks are loaded accurately, safely and in line with dispatch schedules.
• Manage labour and resources to meet changing operational and customer requirements.
• Monitor stock movements and support inventory and stock-control processes.
• Set clear expectations, give regular coaching, feedback and performance support.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with workplace health and safety requirements.
• Investigate hazards, incidents and operational issues and carry out root cause analysis.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, safe operating procedures and work instructions.
• Support the training, development and competency of team members.
• Manage MHE requirements and promote the safe use of warehouse equipment.
• Work with transport, customer service, supply chain and other operational teams.

Required profile

• Around 5 years or more of experience in logistics, distribution or warehousing; previous team leadership or supervisory experience is highly regarded.
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop employees in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong planning, organisation and problem-solving skills, with a practical, hands-on leadership style.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the organisation.
• Commitment to workplace safety, with experience supporting incident investigation, hazard identification and risk management.
• Experience with continuous improvement of warehouse processes, productivity and service outcomes.

Required skills

• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Advantageous: SAP, warehouse management systems (WMS) and RF scanning systems.
• A current forklift licence is desirable but not essential.

The role offers the chance to own an important operational shift and develop leadership capability. Applications are submitted through the Apply button on the listing; no recruitment agencies are used.