Shift Leader

Shift Leader page is loaded## Shift Leaderlocations: Melbournetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: December 31, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: JR34936### Job TitleShift Leader### Job Description* **Join Vanderlande and lead the way at one of our top-tier picking solution sites in Dandenong South*** **Vanderlande Industries – a global leader in warehouse automation.*** **Perfect for proactive, detail-oriented individuals committed to service and operational excellence.*** **An exceptional workplace culture paired with industry-leading training that sets a new benchmark for professional development**Vanderlande is the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports. The company is also a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses and in the parcel market.Established in 1949, Vanderlande has more than 9,000 employees, all committed to moving its customers’ businesses forward at diverse locations on every continent. With a consistently increasing turnover of 2.4 billion euros (approx. $4 Billion), it has established a global reputation over the past seven decades as a highly reliable partner for future-proof logistic process automation.**Your Position**As a Shift Leader within our 24/7 operating distribution center in Dandenong South, you will focus on three key priorities: Safety, Team Engagement, and delivering a Best-in-Class, customer-leading service. This role involves navigating a highly automated and dynamic environment, fostering a safe working atmosphere, engaging a diverse team of professionals, and ensuring exceptional service that puts our customers at the forefront. This role is not just about managing the present, but also about steering the team towards a successful future.**You will work on a 4 on / 4 off rotating roster with a work schedule of two 12 hour day shifts, two 12 hour night shifts and then four consecutive days off.****Your Responsibilities*** Oversee shift operations, resolving technical issues within SLA.* Monitor automated systems and drive efficiency improvements.* Promote continuous improvement and team innovation.* Act as liaison between customers, leadership, and floor teams.* Ensure safety compliance across all activities.* Lead crisis response, following MIMP and coordinating with service desk.* Strategically manage resources and recognize team achievements. Handle team admin, HR tasks, and performance management.* Adapt to Business as Usual, Incident, and Deployment modes while maintaining stability.**About You*** You bring hands-on experience or hold a trade qualification (Cert III/IV in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering).* Certifications in leadership, people management, or Continuous Improvement (e.g. Six Sigma) are highly regarded.* You have led teams in fast-paced, complex environments such as distribution centers or similar settings.* You're a natural leader—motivating, managing, and supporting diverse teams comes easily to you.* You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging across all levels of the business.* You understand automated systems and distribution center processes, or have experience in a similar environment.* You're skilled at identifying and resolving operational issues promptly to minimize disruption.* Safety is always top of mind, and you're well-versed in relevant regulations and procedures.* You're committed to delivering high-quality, customer-focused service.**What we offer**A competitive remuneration package will be offered to someone who is a team player with a positive, energetic attitude and work ethic as well as the ability to think outside the square. We offer unlimited career growth and development within the regional and global organization. You also have the opportunity to work from home.In a world of technology, Vanderlande believes in people – its employees make the difference in everything the company does.To apply for this unique and exciting opportunity, submit your resume. Please email if you have any questions.**Diversity & Inclusion**Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.If you are a results-driven professional with a passion for leadership and operations excellence, ready to contribute to the success of a global industry leader, we invite you to submit your resume.**ID checks will be performed to verify work entitlements in Australia.****Aspire. Grow. Achieve. *Together***Are you looking to develop your career and satisfy your ambitions at a company where you can **aspire** to new heights, enjoy personal **growth** and thrive on **achievement**environment. We are the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports – from London Heathrow to Singapore Changi – and in the parcel market for leading players such as UPS and FedEx. Furthermore, we are also a leading supplier of solutions for warehousing giants, including Walmart, which seamlessly integrate innovative systems, intelligent software, and life-cycle services.If you **aspire** to a position of responsibility and want to make a difference by facilitating the delivery of what matters most to consumers, passengers, and businesses, the next step on your path to global opportunities is to join Vanderlande. As part of our network and unique culture of freedom and flexibility, you will be able to express yourself and become connected to our dedicated people, building strong relationships and rising to the challenge of industry-leading projects.To **achieve** our collective goals, you will seize the initiative and have a hands-on role working in a positive environment to deliver tangible, state-of-the-art products and improve the competitiveness of our highly visible customers. As an integral part of our team, you will have the enthusiasm and be driven to reach our destination before your next journey with Vanderlande begins…So, if you would like to join a profitable and growing company that will enable you to reach your goals and focus on your future, please get in touch with us.You will **grow**, take ownership and make every day better as you continue on the road to success with your spirit of adventure – and fulfill your ambitions for personal development through our Academy. Vanderlande will give you the necessary knowledge, tools, and support so that ***together*** we have the confidence and ability to exceed our customers’ expectations in over 100 countries.#J-18808-Ljbffr