Warehouse Operations Lead

**Warehouse Operations Lead**

The Warehouse Operations Lead is to manage all aspects of the warehouse function in the designated area, at a level which is efficient and effective and which conforms to organisational policies, procedures and legislative requirements. This position will supervise and motivate staff engaged in the duties associated with the Logistics Team. Lastly, lead and co-ordinate the activities and transactions at the local area in cooperation and collaboration with centralised inventory and warehouse functions and across other local warehouse areas.

**Location: Newcastle, Wallgrove, Yass**

6 months contract role

Reports to: Inventory Manager

The company is a power transmission network.

**Key accountabilities**

**Leadership **

Individually and with Managers, ensure understanding and engagement with vision, purpose, and strategic and stakeholder considerations at Manager and Team levels

Inspire confidence and urgency within the group and across the Business Unit for the delivery of timely, high-quality service to internal and external customers

Foster a culture of continuous improvement

Continuously drive agility and flexibility in responding to market and industry changes

Drive a focussed commercial perspective, including an outward focus, awareness of delivery cycle times, and professional completion of work products

Develop customer and stakeholder engagement plans and deliver excellence in this area

Demonstrate advanced levels of competence in the leadership capabilities required of the position

Engage, support, motivate and develop capability and potential in other

Attract, retain and develop talent to complement company's values and behaviours

Reward and recognise good performance aligned to organisational values and goals and manage poor performance in a timely manner

Promote and support organisational objectives around engagement and culture change

Manage budgets within expected guidelines and service levels

Encourage high performance and collaborative behaviours in a highly matrixed organisation

**Management **

Ensure compliance with relevant financial requirements, implementing and operating budgets for management activities

Optimise resource allocation and planning to meet and exceed service level and affordability targets

Ensure all audit and other reporting and regulatory obligation requirements are dealt with in a timely manner

Manage budgets within expected guidelines and service levels

Ensure commercial responsiveness and completeness are inherent in all aspects of the business unit's activities

**Warehousing **

Manage the warehousing function and activities, including house-keeping and facility maintenance requirements for designated area

Manage warehouse storage and ensure inventory is stored correctly in accordance with procurement contract and manufactures warranty, warehouse and safety requirements

Manage Goods Holding inventory and transactions, in line with Project requirements and set targets

Actively monitor materials found in depot locations, identify storage requirements and accountability improvementsEnsure service levels meet or exceed identified organisational targets

Constantly monitor and improve the effectiveness of the service

Review current practices with the view to implement innovative solutions to increase warehouse efficiencies or to solve urgent problems

Manage the stock take in line with plans and targets ensuring timeframes are met and all stocktake activities and record keeping is in accordance with company policies and procedures

Provide feedback to inventory manager on effective sourcing strategies to provide efficient restocking of inventory items

**Disposal and Waste Management **

Manage and support the disposals, waste management and salvage functions

Dispose of waste, scrap and obsolete materials in a manner consistent with environmental constraints and in accordance with company policies and procedures

Approve appropriate actions for disposing of redundant assets and waste and coordination of the disposal action

**Staff management and team development**

Ensure all team members hold current licences and training to carry out their role

Provide active input into the development of performance and development plans

Development and implementation of training programs to impart skills and knowledge as part of succession planningPlay an active role in motivating the team to achieve their potential and drive a high performance work culture

Assist with fostering a continuous improvement culture in the team to develop and maintain currency and flexibility of staffing capabilities and skills set in order to meet deliverables

**Health, safety and environment **

All work is carried out in compliance with relevant legislation, company policies and procedures and local Safety and Environmental Plans

Contributions relevant to the responsibilities of the position are made as required

Safety and environmental