National Supply Chain Safety Manager

About the role

Kmart is looking for a National Supply Chain Safety Manager to lead safety across its distribution centre network in Australia and New Zealand. The role is highly visible and shapes safety strategy, strengthens risk controls and embeds safety into how the network grows. It works closely with operational leaders, safety teams, project groups and external partners on safety systems, compliance, risk management and cultural change.

Key responsibilities

• Set safety direction and standards for the distribution centre network, aligned with business priorities
• Lead the Health and Safety strategy across supply chain operations and drive measurable improvements
• Own the enterprise view of supply chain safety risk and identify emerging risks and priorities
• Strengthen the safety management system so it is embedded across sites
• Assure critical risk controls are in place and effective, using audit and compliance insights
• Use incident and investigation insights to find systemic issues and drive learning across the network
• Build safety leadership and capability at sites through coaching and training, and direct tailored risk response plans to sites needing improvement
• Support operational projects with safety expertise and access to subject matter experts
• Build relationships with regulators, unions, consultants and contractors, and run strategic reviews and reporting

Required profile

• 5+ years' experience in safety within warehousing, manufacturing, automation or a similar operational environment
• Relevant qualification in Occupational Health & Safety
• Experience in complex operational environments, ideally supply chain, distribution or a major retail business
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive safety improvements and cultural change

Required skills

• Strong experience of safety systems, risk management and critical risk controls in supply chain operations
• Knowledge of Australian and New Zealand safety legislation, regulatory requirements and standards
• Project management, planning and prioritisation, and stakeholder management
• Ability to coach and engage teams at all levels
• Machine safety experience in warehousing, manufacturing or automated environments is highly regarded

What we offer

• Flexible hybrid working through the Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy
• Team member discount card at Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Bunnings
• Brighter Benefits program with discounts and benefits from over 60 suppliers
• Bonus program for eligible team members
• Inclusive parental leave and support through a partnership with Circle In
• Learning and support program, and a Mentor Program as mentee or mentor
• Kudos recognition program and career opportunities across the Wesfarmers Group