Team Leader

Team Leader (Logistics or Freight Forwarding)

Introduction

THE COMPANY

DB Schenker is a globally integrated Transport and Logistics company providing international air and sea freight forwarding services together with national logistics solutions across Australia and the globe.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a Team Leader ( Logistics or Freight Forwarding )to join our busy team.

This position is required to:

- Oversee the daily work of logistics or freight forwarding team members Ensure orders are dispatched in a timely manner

- Ensure reporting is completed, on a daily basis and / or as needed

- To determine and implement the most effective methods for performing the specific function of this position within the customers guidelines

- Determine priority order/tasks

- Ensure clear concise information flow both upwards and downwards

- Ensure involvement of team in meeting’s

- Ensure alignment with the GDP and GWP for pharmaceutical goods

- Ensure GDP manual is up to date and adhered to at operational level

- Providing training, guidance and direction to reporting staff

Note: Additional Freight Forwarding Team Leader responsibilities are outlined on full Job Description

Departmental/Operational key responsibilities:

The Team Leader in the Freight Forwarding warehouse will be rostered to operate a forklift in the bonded freight forwarding warehouse moving air or ocean freight in transit or when loading or unloading freight for freight forwarding clients.

The Team Leader will oversee the work of the Forklift Operators in this area, specifically they are responsible for:

- Ensure that all aspects of the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA), RACA and Department of Transport & Regional Services (DOTAR's) requirements are followed for every export air shipment

- Ensure that the procedures governing the TAPA and DOTAR's regulations are fully understood and followed for every export air shipment without fail

- Build export freight pallets including specialist racking

- Serve customers collecting or delivering freight

- Break bulk and store freight in appropriate warehouse area

- Ensure work area is kept clean and orderly

- Ensure prompt and efficient recovery of freight from cartage contractor

- Deliver or load export freight to airport or contractor

- Load and unload ocean freight and air freight containers

- Ensure freight is stored and handled in such a manner as to minimise loss or damage

- Ensure freight is checked into warehouse and break down process done in a prompt and orderly manner Complete weekly bond check for outstanding freight

- Ensure prompt and accurate export lodgement to airlinesLiaise with Export Department on equipment and loading requirements

- Follow all Dangerous Goods Handling procedures correctly

- Excellent communication skills, highly service orientated Intermediate to

- Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

- Excellent communication skills (oral and written)

- Accuracy and attention to detail

- Highly organized and capable of multi -tasking

- Team management & interpersonal skills

- Knowledge of WMS and other warehouse systems

- Preferred knowledge of health care industry

- Previous experience in the Warehouse Environment

- Previous administration experience preferred

- At least 2-3 years experience in a similar role

Freight Forwarding Team Leader Only:

- 2-3 years Freight Forwarding warehouse experience preferred

- RACA 1,2/3 Certification Dangerous Goods (Specific Function) certificationUnderstanding of customs protocols and procedures

Team Leader (Logistics or Freight Forwarding)

As soon as possible

Full Time (Permanent)

Melbourne

Contract Logistics/Supply Chain Mgmt, Warehousing

Team Leader (Logistics or Freight Forwarding) Benefits

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Position

Team Leader (Logistics or Freight Forwarding)

Location

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Job Group

Contract Logistics/Supply Chain Mgmt, Warehousing

To be considered for this position you must have valid rights to work and live in Australia

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