Lead Warehouse & Logistics
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This is a Permanent position on a 4:3 roster, Monday to Thursday, FIFO from Darwin or Cairns.
As the Lead Warehouse & Logistics , you will be responsible for strategically optimising warehouse and logistics performance to ensure safe, reliable and commercially effective materials movement across site and broader operations. You will lead a team of two employees in the day-to-day operations.
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DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE
At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.
As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.
Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So, join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.
ABOUT GEMCO
Located on the tropical Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory, GEMCO is an open-cut mine that is accountable for over 20% of the world’s manganese ore production. Groote Eylandt is home to the Anindilyakwa people, who are the traditional owners of the land and have been working alongside GEMCO since 1963.
WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS
26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers
The opportunity to become a shareholder of South32 through our share plans
Options for additional superannuation contributions
Excellent facilities including gym, beachside workout area, swimming pool, golf course, tennis and squash courts, sports oval, and scenic walking tracks
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is a Permanent position on a 4:3 roster, Monday to Thursday, FIFO from Darwin or Cairns.
As the Lead Warehouse & Logistics , you will be responsible for strategically optimising warehouse and logistics performance to ensure safe, reliable and commercially effective materials movement across site and broader operations. You will lead a team of two employees in the day-to-day operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead safe and efficient warehouse and logistics operations across GEMCO.
- Ensure material availability, inventory accuracy and SAP compliance.
- Manage barge, logistics and warehouse service providers to deliver against safety, service and commercial expectations.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain and logistics risks to maintain operational continuity.
- Lead and develop a high-performing team through visible safety leadership, coaching and accountability.
- Improve logistics performance, cost efficiency and service reliability through continuous improvement initiatives.
- Manage freight contractor governance, budgets, KPIs, SLAs and commercial outcomes.
ABOUT YOU
You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:
Strong warehouse, logistics or supply chain experience in operational environments.
Values-led leadership across large, diverse or multidisciplinary teams.
Proven safety, risk and contractor management capability.
Commercial mindset with strong stakeholder influence and problem-solving skills.
Qualifications for this position are:
Tertiary qualification or post-secondary studies in Business, or relevant industry experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations or a related discipline.
SAP systems experience.
Continuous improvement or lean methodology exposure desirable.
South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
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