Job Description
About Auto Parts Group (APG)
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APG is a leading independent distributor of automotive parts and accessories across Australia. With a strong national footprint, APG partners with trade and specialist customers. Our success is built on our core values: Customer First, Smart Service, One Team, and Safe for All. APG is part of GPC Asia Pacific, a leading supplier of industrial and automotive parts in Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia. GPC has over 8,000 employees in Asia Pacific and more than 60,000 globally, with well-known brands like Repco, NAPA, AMX, and Motion Industries.
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We are seeking an experienced warehouse leader, Assistant Warehouse Manager responsible for the 2-10pm shift at our Queensland Warehouse, located at Brendale, QLD.
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About the role
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As the Assistant Warehouse Manager (PM Shift), you will have full accountability for operational delivery across the PM Shift (2pm -10pm) specifically relating to Incoming, picking and put away activities. You will drive operational delivery, cost efficiency, safety, and team performance leading local execution. This is a warehouse leadership role and requiring strong operational expertise, you will hold accountability for the shift's operational delivery, leading team members to achieve safe, productive and customer-focused outcomes in a dynamic warehouse environment.
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Key Responsibilities
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- Champion APG Values - Customer First, Smart Service, One Team and Secure for All Lead and develop warehouse teams through induction, training, performance management, cross-training, Scheduling, and time-and-attendance management.
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- Plan and coordinate daily warehouse operations including receiving, picking, packing, put‐away, and management of drivers.
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- Drive operational performance by communicating targets, managing resources, managing overtime, supporting OTIF delivery, and resolving service failures.
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- Maintain safety and compliance standards through WHS support, toolbox talks, hazard and incident reporting, inspections and process adherence.
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- Protect inventory and assets by maintaining stock accuracy, quality control, asset registers, vehicle servicing and repairs, and reporting theft or damage.
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- Ensure effective use of systems and reporting and completion of daily routines.
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- Promote continuous improvement and workplace standards by identifying efficiency opportunities, maintaining a clean and organised warehouse, and ensuring professional presentation of staff, vehicles, and property.
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- Be responsible for maintaining appropriate site-security standards and protecting APG people, inventory, assets, and facilities throughout the shift and end of shift.
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About you
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To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
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- Proven leadership experience in warehouse operations.
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- Demonstrated success in driving operational KPIs across service, cost, safety, and productivity.
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- Proven ability to lead and develop teams.
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- Confidence managing performance, attendance, training, and team capability.
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- Sound knowledge of WHS legislation and operational compliance requirements.
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- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
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- A collaborative leadership style aligned to values-driven organisations.
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- Experience maintaining site security and loss‐prevention measures to protect people, stock, vehicles, equipment, and property (site lockup)
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Benefits
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- APG 'Me' Day: This is a paid, planned day for our team to use for whatever they want.
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- Paid Parental Leave: We have newly introduced paid parental leave for all permanent employees.
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- Training: Full training and ongoing support will be provided with all necessary business resources, tools and technology.
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- Business perks: Exclusive discounts with retailers like Repco, NAPA, AMX, and Motion Industries.
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- Events: Regular team catch ups including monthly get‐togethers and local awards and Annual Awards.
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- Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides access to free, confidential counselling (which includes financial and legal counselling) for you and your immediate family.
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- Diversity: We have a diverse group of talented people in our business from all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures.
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- Security: We have been in business for 30 years and continue to get stronger year after year.
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GPC Asia Pacific is an equal opportunity employer.
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Since 1928, GPC has set the standards for performance and value for our customers and our stakeholders.
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Today, we're proud to say we're the largest global auto parts network and a leading industrial parts distributor, one that offers rewarding careers that combine small company feel with a global scale.
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Our strengths are in the relationships we build and the value we deliver by merging local expertise with a global force.
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