Facilities and Logistics Manager

About Us
One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

What You'll Do

• To lead a small team to deliver first-class facilities and Logistics support for International Govt (VIG) in the APAC region
• To manage the efficient day to day operations of the Auburn office with respect to facilities, logistics and warehouse management
• To oversee the maintenance and operation of the facility under guidance from the Global Facilities team, ensuring the facility is functioning optimally and safely in alignment with corporate policies as well as government regulations.
• To anticipate the needs of the business, managing multiple priorities in a proactive, resilient and energetic manner.
• To develop all required processes and procedures and maintain them there after
• To have the flexibility to react quickly to changing situations and the skills and personality to interact with all management levels and staff, across all functions of the business, globally.
• To have outstanding interpersonal skills with a high degree of discretion and cultural sensitivity for co-ordinating customer shipments and supporting the local staff

The day-to-day

• Strategical planning and management of logistics, the warehouse, transportation/shipping
• and export compliance
• Direct, optimize and coordinate logistics cycle
• Liaise and negotiate with trades and service providers
• Management of stock quality inspections, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and
• delivery efficiency
• Arrange warehouse, catalogue goods, plan delivery routes and process shipments
• Supervise, coach and train warehouse workforce
• Management and supervision of the external maintenance and cleaning staff
• Ensuring compliance with security and safety regulations
• Managing renovations, refurbishments as laid out in the Global Facilities annual budget or upgrades
• Work closely with the Landlord to ensure the building is as energy efficient as it can be
• Managing the facility budget and accounts, taking equipment audits
• Coordinating the implementation of new building projects with the Director of Capital Projects
• Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets Resolve any arising problems or complaints
• Maintain metrics and analyse data to assess performance and implement improvements
• Provide Logistics and export support to the other regions as required
• Conduct and document local risk assessments and ensure the mitigation activities are being adhered to, ensuring people remain safe
• Respond to facility alarms and emergencies as required
• Comply with laws, regulations and ISO requirements
• Act as local representative for HSE, providing local knowledge and expertise for the Global Operations Compliance Manager

What You'll Need
Highly developed range of personal skills required including:

• Proven working experience as a Logistics and Facilities Manager
• Record of successful distribution and logistics management inc. export controls
• Demonstratable ability to lead and manage staff
• Hold, or be prepared to train to obtain a forklift license
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Experience in maintaining ISO accreditations
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA is desirable
• First aid training is desirable

What Will Help You On The Job

• This is an onsite role and hence the candidate must have their own means of transport to and from the office
• Must be an Australian citizen and either hold or be eligible to apply for an Australian Government Security Clearance

EEO Statement
Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.

Viasat actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.