Distribution Centre Shift Supervisor

About us

At Accolade Wines, our purpose is to enrich everyday moments through our amazing wine brands. It goes without saying  that everything we do as an organisation and as individuals is in service of fulfilling this purpose.

As one of the world’s leading wine companies, our award-winning portfolio includes loved brands such as Hardys, Grant  Burge, St Hallett, House of Arras, Petaluma, Banrock Station, Mud House, Jam Shed, Tatachilla, Brookland Valley and  many more.

The driving force behind our business is our people, their expertise, their passion and their professionalism. With over 1,400 dedicated employees in Australia, the UK, Europe, Asia, South Africa, New Zealand and North and South America, it is our teamwork that sets us apart.

About the role

To ensure the effective and efficient supervision of warehouse personnel, while driving warehouse efficiency and personnel performance in a manner that will ensure the team consistently achieve the targeted levels of performance, in the most cost-effective manner. To provide outstanding leadership, developing department personnel values and actions, which are consistent and supportive of the Company Values.  To continuously challenge, innovate and improve the department performance through the development of a Lean Culture and operational philosophy. 

Role Details

• To ensure all facets of the warehousing and transport of finished goods and dry goods are compliant with all legal and OH&S regulations, while excellent cross-functional relationships are developed and maintained. 
• To ensure that all departmental personnel are competently trained and have an effective understanding of our business, its processes, objectives, standards,  measures and the impact their personal performance has on these measures
• Attend and input into warehouse related meetings, and liaise with other Supervisors and Management to ensure all operations are carried out efficiently and in the most cost effective manner
• Lead department in operating within the lean philosophy, ensuring continuous improvements across all areas of business process are achieved
• To actively develop team working within the department
• To monitor, maintain and promote safety within the department, ensuring compliance with all relevant policies and to train all personnel accordingly
• Provide regular feedback to all warehouse employees on their individual performance and adherence to current policies and procedures, including counselling for under-performance.
• To participate in the development of the departmental Quality system and to promote quality awareness and the pursuit of a right first time philosophy throughout the department
• To ensure department external and internal auditing requirements are satisfied and standards are achieved to meet external accreditation standards
• Facilitates and develops productive cross-functional working relationships within the business

Your Key Accountabilities

KPIs

•    Cost
•    Quality
•    Productivity
•    Lean
•    Safety – LTI, MTI
•    Employee Development
 

Your Knowledge and Skills

 Functional
•    Substantial Warehouse experience and knowledge
•    Safety Awareness: Demonstrates health and safety understanding and compliance

 IT Systems:
    Relevant IT system knowledge. 

•    Analytical Ability & Decision Making: 
    Ability to obtain information and identify key subjects required to understand strategic issues. 

•    Lean Processes:
    Understanding of Lean Processes
 

Behavioural
•    Builds Productive Working Relationships: Works as effective team member, leading, guiding & inspiring others
•    Communications: Communicates well at all levels: share ideas and contribute
•    Initiative Oriented: Take the initiative to problem solve, challenge & improve to deliver the agreed targets
•    Planning & Organisation: Excellent planning and organisational skills
•    Creativity & Innovation: Ability to generate innovative solutions to work situation
•    Professional & Emotional Maturity: Professional approach, demonstrating flexibility and ownership
•    Able to work well under pressure
•    Demonstrates enthusiasm and is self-motivated
•    Leadership skills: Outstanding leadership and Management Ability
 

Essential Qualifications

•    Transport & Distribution (Warehousing & Storage) Certificate III or equivalent.
•    Substantial experience in a warehousing environment.
•    An extensive knowledge of warehousing operations and how the warehouse process functions.
•    Involvement with a Lean implementation programme and culture desirable
 

Physical and Other Requirements

• Recognise and conform to the company’s Occupational Health, Safety & Welfare, Quality and Environmental Management Systems. ISO 9000, AS4024, ISO 14000,)
• Recognise and conform to Accolade’s Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Recognise and conform to all other Company policies and procedures
   

What you can expect:

Accolade Wines will provide the ideal climate and a hand-picked rewards package for you to make a difference in our successful and growing business. 
 
You will also have access to: 

•    Wine allowance and access to unique wine specials 
•    Flexible working (Up to 2-3 days working from home) 
•    Paid Parental Leave
•    Start your weekend early with our Fast Friday finishes! 
•    Modern office located in the heart of the Adelaide CBD
•    Loyalty Leave 
•    Accolade Wines Anniversary day off 
•    Go Beyond Day - making a different in your local community 
•    Access to an extensive online learning library 
•    Private Health Insurance Discounts 
•    Annual Flu Vaccination Program 
•    Employee Assistance Program 
•    Various exclusive employee discounts  
 
Want to find out more? Watch us in action here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRtn17Hgz8M

Sound like your kind of drop? Apply now. 

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