Operations Supervisor

DGL Warehousing and Distribution provides customized logistics and industry solutions in the area of supply chain management across Australia and New Zealand. Due to growth and new business opportunities, we are currently seeking experienced operations personnel for our Erskine Park (NSW) facility. This permanent full-time role offers great career prospects and an attractive salary package within a global logistics corporation.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the efficient and effective use of resources provided. You will be self-motivated, driven to succeed, while ensuring that Safety requirements, exceptional customer service, and operational targets are always achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operational performance of warehouse and site transport activities.

• Supervise warehouse staff, drivers and operational resources to achieve operational objectives and KPIs.

• Schedule and allocate transport requests and deliveries, including determining subcontractor requirements to achieve DIFOT targets.

• Monitor driver fatigue in accordance with Company policies, NHVAS/BFM requirements and legislative obligations.

• Analyse equipment utilisation and operational tasks to optimise routes, resource allocation and subcontractor use.

• Prepare and review operational reports to assess performance against key performance indicators and business plans.

• Ensure all vehicle maintenance and repairs are scheduled and completed in accordance with national law and maintenance schedules.

• Ensure procedures and practices are performed in accordance with the DGL Quality Management System (QMS) and Safety Management System.

• Ensure employees are adequately trained and hold required licences and certifications to perform their duties safely and effectively.

• Ensure compliance with Chain of Responsibility (CoR), load restraint, workplace health and safety requirements across warehouse and transport operations.

The Successful Applicant:

• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role within warehousing, logistics or transport operations.

• Experience leading teams and managing assets in a road transport operation to achieve business objectives.

• Current forklift licence.

• Ability to manage resources and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong communication, problem-solving and organisational skills.

• Knowledge of NHVAS and Chain of Responsibility (CoR) requirements including fatigue management, load planning and mass management.

• Understanding of Dangerous Goods awareness, segregation requirements and WHS practices.

• Proficiency with WMS, RF systems and Microsoft Office applications.

• Ability to comply with Company policies, procedures and legislative requirements.

If you meet the above requirements and believe you are the ideal candidate for this position, then we want you to apply with the potential to join our team.

At DGL Group, we focus on solving problems for our customers. We are a diversified industrial group of companies, offering end-to-end supply chain service, including chemical and industrial formulation and manufacturing, warehousing and distribution, waste management and environmental solutions. 

With more than 4,200 customers and 750+ employees, we operate across Australia and New Zealand, as well as internationally. We are listed on the Australian Stock Exchange and are on a trajectory of significant growth – which brings enormous opportunities for the right candidate. 

Recruiters: We recruit internally so please don’t send us candidates or contact our managers. We’ll contact you if we require your support. 

Privacy Collection Notice

As part of the application process, we ask you for private information such as your name, contact details, qualifications, employment experience, your right to work in the relevant location and, in some cases, medical information. If you move ahead to the next step, this will also include reference checks and potentially personality profiling. This information provides us with an insight into how suitable you are for the role.

Any information obtained is confidential and managed by the recruiting team member. We store the information securely, and it can be accessed only by nominated people in the company. It is not provided to any third party without your written consent. Where the law requires, the information may be provided in line with the legal direction. By applying for this role, you consent to the collection of private information in line with this notice.