Job Description

Lead end-to-end operations of our Australian cable accessory warehouse and kitting facility, with full accountability for day-to-day plant management, long-term strategic planning, and sub-region supply chain oversight. This role oversees warehouse operations, precision kitting assembly, production control, inventory management, logistics, and team leadership, while driving operational excellence (TEOA), upholding rigorous EH&S; & wellbeing compliance, and managing industrial relations in a unionized Australian workplace.

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Job Responsibilities:

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Operations & Warehouse Management:

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Oversee the full warehouse lifecycle (goods receipt, storage, picking, dispatch) and production control, purchasing, and shipping/receiving activities; develop and implement standardized SOPs to ensure compliance, efficiency, and orderliness across all plant functions.

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Optimize warehouse layout to maximize space utilization and ensure safe, accessible storage of material.

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Manage inventory accuracy via cycle counts, and annual stock counting; maintain system/physical stock alignment. Oversee the management of product movements and inventory accuracy, ensuring customer and quality expectations are met.

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Lead cable accessory kitting operations: define component matching, quantity ratios, and part number verification standards; eliminate miss‐kitting (wrong quantity/part number) to ensure 100% order accuracy.

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Optimize workflows, allocate labor/equipment resources, and reduce error/rework rates to make sure the On Time Delivery and Inventory target are met.

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Drive operational excellence (TEOA) and quality: review processes, systems, and KPIs to improve efficiency, quality, and productivity across all functions; establish and achieve Operation Productivity and Material Productivity targets.

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Leadership & Culture

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Produce inspirational leadership with a "lead from the front" attitude for all employees using best practices, encouraging development and excellence of service across the business.

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Leading staffing, development, and performance management programs for plant employees; managing, motivating, and developing management team.

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Provide direction and coordination to employees ensuring motivation and commitment to the company. Create a strong culture of communication and collaboration.

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Manage industrial relations: negotiate enterprise agreements, wage reviews, and benefit packages with Australian trade unions; demonstrate proven experience leading a workforce in a unionized environment.

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Deliver SOP‐aligned training programs for all staff, address employee development needs, and minimize staff turnover.

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Regularly meet with internal customers and team members to ensure production and service meet and exceed expectations.

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Improve the annual EVC survey score by well execution of the "Energize‐ WOW"

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EH&S; Management

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Partner with the EH&S; Coordinator to build a proactive Environment, Health & Safety, and wellbeing culture; promote awareness of all company and regulatory requirements to all relevant stakeholders.

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Fully embrace and communicate EH&S; objectives, demonstrate strong collaborative and inclusive behaviors,



and effectively role model a positive safety culture.

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Embed EH&S; into all operational plans and model positive safety behaviors.

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Ensure full EH&S; compliance, conduct regular safety audits and training, and eliminate operational risks to achieve zero safety incidents plans.

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Manage the operational budget accordingly, optimize costs (labour, materials, equipment, logistics), and drive profitability.

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Exercise authority for expenditure as approved by the Delegation of Authority.

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Attend leadership meetings, maintain strict confidentiality, and adhere to all company policies and procedures.

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Complete ad‐hoc tasks as assigned by senior management.

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Remain up to date with current policies and procedures and adhere to these.

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Undertake any other relevant duties within the overall scope of the position.

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Job Requirements:

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Relevant business qualification preferably in operations, supply chain or logistics.

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Minimum ten years of operations management and leadership experience in a technology dispatch or warehouse environment with a turnover of up to AUD $100M

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SAP system experience

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Proficient with Microsoft office technology

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Experience leading workforce in a unionized workplace

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Strong interpersonal skills and can communicate effectively with key stakeholders and customers.

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Excellent planning and organisational skills.

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Sound leadership and motivational skills.

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Passion and energy.

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Robust team orientation to positively influence others.

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High attention to detail.

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Flexible and can adjust to changing circumstances/ thrives in a dynamic environment.

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Quality focused, and achievement orientated.

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Comfortable within a matrix organisation

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