Operations Manager
Job No:
138501
Location:
Brisbane
- Are you an experienced warehouse manager wanting a varied, senior leadership opportunity?
- Join an Australian owned company with a strong reputation for "getting it done" and a longstanding customer base
- Enjoy an attractive salary, ongoing training opportunities and support from a close-knit team!
About Labtek
Founded in 1989, Labtek is an Australian owned and operated company supplying a variety of industrial science, food science, medical science, research and education products to their diverse and longstanding customer base, encompassing a host of industries.
Having a reputation for industry leading customer service, their team of dedicated professionals have a wealth of experience in the science industry, ensuring they maintain a valuable supply chain that makes sourcing laboratory supplies simple, allowing their customers to focus on the important stuff.
Putting it simply, Labtek 'get it done'.
About the Opportunity
Labtek currently has an important senior opportunity for a full-time Operations Manager to join their team in Brisbane, QLD working at their Brendale facility.
Reporting to the Managing Director, you will have a multifaceted range of responsibilities, including the oversight, control and management of warehouse and logistics, compliance, and purchasing.
Your day to day duties will include, but will not be confined to:
- Overseeing warehouse operations, including the day to day discrepancy management with customers, suppliers and freight companies, while managing experienced warehouse Team Leaders and Operatives;
- Maintaining oversight of all stock transfers, damaged stock and stock takes, and managing the assembly/repacking process;
- Ensuring compliance with ISO Quality Standards and relevant legislative requirements;
- Overseeing all logistics operations and liaising with freight companies;
- Managing the purchasing officer, approving all purchase orders, and negotiating "bulk" purchase prices;
- Managing the human resource function, including staff recruitment/termination, performance management, and the organisation of staff training; and
- Participating in regular Management Meetings and the strategic decisions of the company.
About You
To be considered for this role you must have demonstrable experience in warehouse management, particularly within the logistics industry, including the oversight of purchasing and logistics operations, and the maintenance of relevant ISO standards.
While not essential, any experience in the shipping of dangerous goods (by road, air, or sea) would be seen as highly desirable.
As an experienced warehouse manager, your knowledge of the Australia's important/export industry and the requirements involved in clearing goods through customs, will be key to your success.
A proactive leader, you will demonstrate the forethought and initiative necessary to ensure the efficient running of Labtek's operations, going above and beyond to 'get the job done'. Inclusive in your approach to management, you will see the value in maintaining strong working relationships with a range of experienced internal staff and important commercial stakeholders.
As your role will be a blend of process and strategy, you must also be comfortable establishing and maintaining procedures necessary to meet the "Same Day Despatch Guarantee" whilst maintaining ISO accreditation standards.
About the Benefits
This is a rare opportunity to join Labtek's senior leadership team, overseeing daily operations and playing an important part in progressing the company's strategic goals.
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with an attractive remuneration in line with the responsibilities of the role and negotiable depending on skills and experience.
You will also enjoy the benefits of a profit share scheme, free on-sight parking, and company social events to help you become part of this supportive, close-knit team.
In addition, you will be joining a stable company that has a strong reputation in the market, and hosts a multi-day, event filled Annual General Meeting!
Our Values
BE BETTER - Even better tomorrow
Through personal development, we continue to challenge ourselves by maintaining a state of curiosity. Our growth is centered on becoming better listeners who thrive on feedback.
LEAVE IT TO US - We do what we say
As a team, we know what it takes to deliver on our promises. Working together, we get it done, by meeting your needs quickly, accurately and with a smile.
STAY ON THE BALL - Always ready
We stay on the ball by thinking ahead, adapting however necessary to overcome any challenge. If we drop the ball, we pick it back up, accepting accountability.
CARE - Listen with empathy; respond with integrity
We listen to understand, which empowers us to provide the right solutions. We promise that you will be heard with empathy and treated with integrity.
KEEP IT SIMPLE - Enquiry to delivery; It’s effortless
We gain efficiencies from our commitment to simplicity. Our uncomplicated solutions will leave you refreshed, giving you more time to do what you do best.
Progress your management career as part of a respected, Australian owned company - Apply Now!