Warehouse Supervisor

At Safran Helicopter Engines Australia, we are proud to be at the forefront of the helicopter industry, supporting essential emergency services, government bodies, and ensuring people can get to their holiday destinations safely and on time. Our work goes beyond engines — we are part of a system that saves lives, supports communities, and makes unforgettable experiences possible for travellers across the globe.

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the Warehouse Supervisor is responsible to meet or exceed the targets for the daily operations of the Warehouse Team.

The Warehouse Supervisor is to oversee the day-to-day activities and optimise warehouse operations, ensuring effective inventory management, efficient processing of warehouse functions and a safe working environment. Lead the Warehouse team to improve efficiencies through improvements to workflow processes, maintain quality standards, develop the team and support business goals through effective logistics coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Effectively and efficiently supervise the warehouse and logistics activities.
• Provide the required support to the Warehouse team to enable the highest levels of safety, quality and performance as a collective.
• Receive and receipt incoming stock.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies.
• Pick and packing.
• Dispatch freight.
• Monitoring transport services.
• Ensure inventory is stored correctly.
• Manage AOG or after-hours requests to ensure requirements are met.
• Ensure Processes and Procedures are being adhered to, maintained and are kept current.
• Working closely with the Supply Chain Manager to ensure local and corporate objectives are met.
• Closely liaise and interact with other departments to facilitate an efficient workflow.
• Meet internal and external customer demands.
• Build flexibility within the team to meet demand fluctuations.
• Performance management.
• All staff qualifications are maintained and kept current.
• Promote and demonstrate Safran leadership values and models.
• Drive team to top performance.
• Ensure Safran HE Australia’s continuous improvement tools are utilized.
• Be the point of contact and subject matter expert, inclusive of audit requirements.

We are looking for:

• Cert IV in Warehousing Operations or extensive previous Logistics/Warehousing experience
• Forklift License
• Previous aviation experience would be well regarded
• Previous supervisor experience would be well regarded
• Proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience in a hands-on warehousing organisation
• Experience with ERP systems
• Customer service experience
• Experience to be able to oversee the training of personnel
• Ability to quickly learn and understand our product range
• A continuous improvement mindset and a focus on enhancing business processes and procedures

Our Ideal Candidate

• A self-motivated individual who thrives in an independent, results-oriented environment
• Developed organisational skills and attention to detail
• Continuous improvement attitude
• Have the ability and aptitude to supervise the maintenance of skills
• Have the maturity and skills to communicate, document and affect any changes required
• A team-oriented mindset, with the ability to collaborate across departments and regions
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build and maintain relationships
• High attention to detail, with excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities
• A proactive work ethic with a commitment to follow up on inquiries until a satisfactory solution is achieved
• Demonstrated leadership qualities with a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.

How to Apply

If you are a highly motivated, results-driven professional looking for an exciting challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Candidates must currently have the legal right to work in Australia to be eligible to apply for this position.

Please note all final applicants for this position will be asked to complete a national police check and each application will be considered on its merits.

All applications should include a covering letter and up to date CV and be submitted to the attention of Human Resources quoting reference number WS0725.

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