Warehouse Team Leader

Company description:

ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY NSW

Job description:

About Us

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose values  it is to shape a more just and compassionate society. We believe our employees are key to our success and offer Learning and Development programs to enhance and grow your career across a range of teams and services. Our employees are recognised for their achievements and offered promotional opportunities on a meritocracy basis within a collegiate and values driven team environment and culture. The Society recognises the value of an inclusive work environment and believes that our diversity is a strength in the work we do with our local communities.

Your Role

• Lead the Return & Earm Team at a bottle recycling facility in Tamworth
• Work with a team making a difference in the community.
• Not-for-profit tax-saving benefits that lower an employee's taxable income and increase their take-home pay.

Lead a busy bottle recycling facility in Tamworth. This hands on, permanent full-time role will report to the Return & Earn Area Manager and is responsible for supervising the overall day to day operations at the site, including the supervision of a small team of warehouse assistants/ production hands. You will be a strong leader who will ensure that all recycling activites follow standard processes for the safety of all workers and customers and to protect Society assets. Your excellent organisational skills are key to successfully managing fast-paced operations.

Your Responsibility

• Assign, plan and delegate workflow activities of the warehouse to ensure efficient and accurate processing of container deposits with minimum damage from handling
• Provide a safe environment for workers and visitors, ensuring that WHS procedures are understood and practiced always
• Monitor and coordinate bulk bin collections and safe truck movements on site by service partner
• Coordinate repairs, cleaning and maintenance of warehouse equipment
• Schedule and oversee the disposal of rejected containers or other waste items as appropriate
• Demonstrate team leadership via regular communication and attention to quality assurance and consistently high standards of performance.
• Efficient rostering, maintaining budget & Continuous Improvement mind set.
• Be available to work your share of weekends - Site open 7 Days

You Will Need

• Demonstrated experience as Warehouse supervisor; proven leadership skills
• Willingness to promote our services within the community & local businesses
• Experience in negotiation, conflict management skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Demonstrated understanding of WHS and effective implementation of safety procedures
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite and Point of Sale (POS) systems.
• Current Driver Licence
• Forklift Licence ( Desirable ) or willing to obtain.

Apply Now

If this sounds like you, don't wait - apply now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them.

We offer:

• Supportive Team - Join a welcoming, values-driven team with a strong sense of community.
• Boost Your Take-Home Pay - Access up to $15,900 in tax-free benefits for everyday expenses.
• Career Progression - Grow with clear pathways to leadership and internal opportunities.
• Learning & Development - On-demand training to support your professional growth. 
• Wellbeing Support - EAP and wellness services to support your mental and physical well-being. 
• Inclusive Culture - Thrive in a diverse workplace with active RAP and DIAP programs.
• Leave Benefits - Enjoy up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave, plus access to cultural and study leave to support your personal and professional life.

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages. If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society's commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check & Working with Children check. A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.

We offer:

Not-for-profit tax-saving benefits that lower an employee's taxable income and increase their take-home pay.