Despatch Supervisor

Would you like to be a part of a company that builds products to help save lives? Then look no further

At **GME **we have in-house capabilities to design, innovate and manufacture UHF CB Radios and Emergency Beacon products. Our devices aid in rescues nationwide, you may have seen a few of our rescue stories on the news.

We are proudly Australian made, operating as a family-owned business for over 60 years At GME not only will you get to work for a company that serves a purpose and makes a difference, but you'll become part of the GME family.

We are looking foran experienced** Despatch Supervisor** **to join our Warehouse & Distribution team on a permanent full-time basis. Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, you will be responsible for:
**About the role**:

- Supervises warehouse staff and daily activities in designated key areas
- Allocates orders to staff to be picked, packed and dispatched in a timely manner.
- Works with drivers to ensure trucks are loaded and dispatched to schedule.
- Ensures goods are booked in and dispatched with courier companies.
- Communicates with customers and couriers.
- Investigates and problem solves through issues.
- Participates in stock takes as required.
- Works with Inbound team to ensure picking bays and shelves are properly stocked.
- Creates delivery documentation that accurately reflects the items ordered and shipped.
- Maintains the cleanliness of work areas and warehouse including outside area at all times.
- Continually seeks ways to improve service and efficiencies through systems, people and technology and recommend improvements.
- Assists the Warehouse & Distribution Manager and senior management as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

**Duties around safety, compliance etc**:

- Ensures the safety of oneself and others by following all Quality, Work Health & Safety, and Environment legislation and regulatory requirements of GME.
- Works in accordance with standard operating procedures and established criteria.
- Reports and escalates (compliance) concerns, issues, and failures.

**About you**:

- 5 years in previous warehousing or logistics roles with team leadership experience.
- Experience with Lean or other operations improvements methodologies preferred.
- Proficiency in warehouse management systems and ERP principles.
- Effective communication and people management skills.
- Strong analytical and process management skills.
- Proficiency with international and domestic freight and logistics
- Ability to manage multifaceted stakeholder / supplier relationships in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
- Ability to manage a team of Storespersons
- Forklift license desirable.
- Computer skills (Intermediate Microsoft Office)

**What we offer**:

- Competitive Salary package
- We have a family feel - our work culture is all about feeling safe and connected.
- We support your education through training programs and an online learning management system, where you can access a library of courses even outside of work for personal and professional development.
- We have an employee assistance program available to all GME employees and their immediate family members.
- We offer a generous referral program.
- We are proud of our great workplace culture with initiatives such as Casual Fridays and activities like table tennis.
- We hold events that bring us together to mark significant occasions and celebrate diversity such as Birthdays, cultural celebrations, the Biggest Morning Tea to support the Cancer Council, and many more.
- We partner with charitable organisations such as Beyond Blue and the McGrath foundation to support the community and give back.
- We have a great location with FREE PARKING, right off the motorway and close to local shops.

Join GME to work for a company with a shared purpose.