Warehouse Logistics Manager

Description:

We are Fonterra, one of the world's largest dairy nutrition companies. Here in Australia, we collect milk from Aussie Farmers across Victoria and Tasmania, and our manufacturing sites turn this into the dairy foods you know and love in our supermarkets, including Perfect Italiano™, Mainland™, Western Star™, and Bega™. We also sell dairy ingredients to many of the world's leading food companies and partner with food services businesses across the country to get dairy foods into chefs' hands.

As a Co-operative created and owned by New Zealand dairy farmers, our collaboration, innovation, and passion have enabled us to share the goodness of our dairy with the world. We're committed to caring for the land, our animals, and every drop of milk, producing nutritious food with safe, quality ingredients loved here in Australia and around the world.

As part of the Fonterra Co-op, you'll be solving for a better future alongside a team connected by solid values as we strive to be a leader in dairy sustainability, dairy innovation and science, with a focus on New Zealand milk.

When you join Fonterra, you'll open yourself to a career of opportunities where you can grow with us by developing your skills, sharing your knowledge, and exploring diverse career paths that ignite your passions.

About us

Fonterra’s Spreyton site is a key part of our Tasmanian operations, processing high-quality dairy products that serve both local and international markets. The site plays a crucial role in milk processing, cheese production, and warehousing.

About The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Warehouse & Logistics Manager to join our team at Fonterra’s Spreyton site. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in overseeing warehouse operations, inventory management, and distribution processes, ensuring efficiency, safety, and optimal service delivery. Key responsibilities :

• Leading warehouse operations to ensure seamless product flow, including the receipt and storage of raw materials and the dispatch of finished goods
• Managing logistics and distribution processes, ensuring customer service targets are met
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance warehouse efficiency and cost-effectiveness
• Overseeing inventory management, ensuring accurate stock control for both raw materials and finished products
• Developing and mentoring your team, fostering a high-performance culture
• Managing relationships with third-party suppliers and logistics providers

About You

You’re an experienced warehouse and logistics leader with a strong background in inventory management and supply chain operations. You’ll bring:

• 5+ years’ experience in warehouse management or logistics
• Proven leadership skills, with a track record of building high-performing teams
• Experience managing budgets, cost controls, and warehouse efficiencies
• Strong understanding of safety, compliance, and Lean manufacturing principles
• Expertise in handling raw materials and finished goods within a complex supply chain
• The ability to problem-solve, coach, and drive process improvements
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience in technical documentation and reporting

Are you excited about this opportunity but may only meet some requirements?

At Fonterra, we are committed to building a diverse workplace and, therefore, open to looking at applicants with excellent transferable skills. If that's you, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or one of our other opportunities.

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The benefits of life at Fonterra

Our people and what they bring to our Co-op shape our success. We have a collaborative culture, inspiring leaders, and passionate people, making Fonterra a great place to work. We also offer competitive remuneration and a range of benefits, regardless of your role or location.

Fonterra is a place where everyone can be themselves, feel empowered to do their best, and are empowered to create goodness for generations.

Sound good to you? Come and join us, and let's solve for better, together. You, me, us together.