Woolworths

• Exciting opportunity for a people leader passionate about driving positive change

• Cultivate a team-first culture within our front-end operations, ensuring a seamless experience for both suppliers and customers

• Location: Perth Regional DC - Perth Airport

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 do

As the Team Leader, you will lead and manage a team to achieve expectations across safety, operations, people, customer service, and financial performance. This is an integral role providing strong leadership, coaching, and mentorship to cultivate a customer-first culture that consistently delivers outstanding results.

You will:

• Conduct staff assessments of competence against job standards and criteria

• Build and promote a positive and efficient team environment

• Manage daily business operations to meet KPIs, cost targets, safety standards, performance goals, and service levels

• Complete administrative tasks in an accurate and timely manner

• Ensure housekeeping and safe work practices are adhered to

• Focus on the continuous improvement of systems and processes

Shifts: Monday to Friday 2pm - 10.30pm on commencement

What you’ll bring

• Demonstrated experience in leading, coaching and managing teams to meet objectives

• Experience in effective performance management

• Strong planning and problem solving skills including the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks

• Knowledge of Supply Chain Operations/Distribution Centre Operations.

• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft suite and Chrome Workspace. A high level of proficiency in formulas, scripting and macros preferred but not essential

• Flexibility to meet business needs, including changing shifts and days as required

• Demonstrate resilience to meet challenging targets and timeframes

*The recruitment process will involve attendance at a 5-hour onsite assessment centre in Kewdale

What you’ll experience

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

• We create a thriving team experience through a culture of belonging that champions safety and wellbeing for 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 a number of employee benefits.

• We prioritise sustainability, striving to contribute to a greener, better future. Check out our most recent Sustainability Report to find out how we do it.

• A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including a competitive leave policy and 24/7 access to the Sonder app.

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.

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