Assistant Warehouse Manager - Banksmeadow

We’ve been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with over 115,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you’ll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives—you’ll also get to see your impact.

About the team

Chef Fresh is the first Coles owned ready-made meals facility.
Based at Banksmeadow, our site is sophisticated and equipped to global best practice. We have a strong focus on team member safety, quality and continuous improvement whilst ensuring that customers' security of supply, quality, availability of product and value for money expectations are met. 

About the role

This role is responsible for managing a high-volume ready-made meals food manufacturing warehouse and supports our Warehouse Manager with outbound operational and planning responsibilities.

You will also:

• Lead and develop a number of direct reports with a focus on mentoring and safety
• Effectively manage the Warehouse Management System with a focus on data accuracy and minimal downtime
• Work closely with planning and production teams to manage stock storage, inventory logistics and transport
• Manage the development of warehouse operating procedures and process improvements
• Ensure all day-to-day operations and process controls are upheld ensuring seamless material flow to the production areas
   

About you and your skills

You will have:

• Experience in a high volume complex warehousing & logistics background (FMCG preferred)
• Demonstrated success in Leading & Developing teams
• A strong understanding of GMP, Warehouse Management (WMS) and Quality systems
• Experience in continuous improvement and quality assurance/control
• Exposure to short shelf life (cold) environments and lean manufacturing is preferred 

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible working options: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
• Office perks: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
• Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
• Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
• Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
• Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
• Investment in your future: Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.

About the recruitment process

We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ section of our careers site or email inclusionrecruitment@coles.com.au

Job ID: 150928

Employment Type: Full time