Woolworths

• Opportunity for an influencial people leader to shape a collaborative and supportive team environment
• Onsite full-time role working nights 22:00 -  6:00 including weekends
• Dandenong South Location

Want to know what it’s like to have a career with us? Check out this Youtube Video with your future manager - Ben Cooksey, Automation Optimisation Manager.

Welcome to Primary Connect

Primary Connect is the most extensive food and retail supply chain network in Australia and New Zealand. Our 10,000-strong team are an essential part of the expansive Woolworths Group, which encompasses Woolworths Supermarkets and Metro stores, BIG W, Countdown NZ, Quantium, and more. With us, your possibilities are not limited to a single opportunity. 

We’re delivering to more than 3,000 retail stores every day (stores like Woolworths, BIG W, Dan Murphy’s, and BWS), but at Primary Connect, we’re more than just a supply chain business. We’re a big team, but every individual plays a pivotal role and leaves a distinctive impact. 

Our extensive reach opens up boundless opportunities for learning, growth, and professional development. By raising your hand, fostering relationships, and seizing the moment, you can take control of your own unique path. 

What you’ll experience

Everything we do is driven by a culture of care for our team, customers, and community. 

• MSRDC is a state-of-the-art distribution facility utilising the latest cutting-edge technology in automation so that we can ensure efficient, quality service to our customers and stores in Victoria.   
• We create a thriving team experience through a culture of belonging that champions the safety and well-being of our people and partners.
• We’re a team-first organisation. We’ll equip you with the necessary training for success in your role, and provide continuous career development and learning opportunities. 
• We offer competitive remuneration and access to many employee benefits.
• We offer an opportunity to work with the latest cutting-edge technology in automation.
• A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your well-being, including a competitive leave policy and 24/7 access to the Sonder app.

What you’ll do

• Oversee the Flow Control Team's performance within the distribution centre to ensure all areas of production are being carried out according to the operational plan, so that store orders are marshalled on time and meeting dispatch windows.
• Manage all control room activities on their designated shift, ensuring effective communication of all shift activities to key stakeholders for handover and review.
• Drive the timely marshalling of store orders and adherence to dispatch windows by ensuring production aligns with the operational plan.
• Continuously monitor production, people, and equipment, reporting performance against the operational plan and KPIs, and recommending adjustments to meet dispatch windows.
• Lead the team's cultural and environmental aspects, fostering a respectful workplace, and identify performance deviation trends for root cause analysis by relevant teams.
• Manage, coach and develop a high performing team that meets agreed objectives, delivers best practice results and works to make continuous improvements 
• Collaborate closely with Operations and Automation Optimisation teams to achieve shift objectives and service levels, while also coordinating effective maintenance planning and execution with the service team.
• Continuously monitor production, people, and equipment, reporting performance against the operational plan and KPIs, recommending adjustments to meet dispatch windows, identifying impacts of unplanned outages, and managing revised operational plans.

What you’ll bring

• Proven people leadership skills and experience coach and mentor through change to optimise team performance
• A continuous improvement mindset with a  demonstrated knowledge of using CI tools to deliver benefits.
• Experience with various computer programs: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint, Google Suite
• Proven experience and confidence with navigating various software programs
• Excellent communication skills with a demonstrated ability to convey information with the required sense of urgency
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to form and maintain strong relationships internally and externally and engage with stakeholders.  
• Strong analytical, planning and problem solving capabilities. 
• Flexibility to meet business needs, including changing shifts and days as required

Endless possibilities with Woolworths Group

We’re a proud part of the Woolworths Group – 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives working together connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ 

Here you’ll be supported and empowered to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. Backed by a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and the support to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.

Platinum Tier Employer - Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQ+ inclusion

Employer of Choice for Gender Equality - Workplace Gender Equality Agency.

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