Dairy/Freezer Night Supervisor

About Us

Spudshed Fresh Food Market is an independent, proudly West Australian owned, family run business. Being WA farmers for the past 50 years, we strive to provide grower direct product at farm gate prices to our stores. Spudshed is passionate about produce and providing our customers with an excellent shopping experience!

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Night Supervisor to join our distribution warehouse located in O'Connor, WA!

The Dairy Freezer Night Supervisor plays a crucial role in overseeing all nightshift warehouse operations, supporting existing supervisors, and ensuring the efficient and safe execution of tasks. This role demands strong leadership, hands-on experience in pick packing, and proficiency in operating high-reach forklifts.

Responsibilities

Dairy/Freezer Night Supervisor responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Inventory management.
• Supervise the receiving, storing, and dispatching of goods within the cold storage facility, while maintaining inventory control procedures to ensure accuracy and minimise discrepancies.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with procurement teams to replenish stock as needed.
• Conduct regular audits to verify inventory accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.

Ensure operational efficiency within the warehouse

• Identify operational issues and propose improvements.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety regulations, including proper handling of perishable items and adherence to temperature control protocols.
• Oversee equipment maintenance and repair schedules to minimise downtime and ensure smooth operations.
• Set performance objectives, conduct regular performance evaluations.

Personnel management

• Train, coach, and supervise night staff to meet picking standards.
• Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Quality assurance

• Implement quality control measures to ensure product integrity and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Monitor temperature and humidity levels within the cold storage facility to maintain optimal conditions for stored goods.

Equipment maintenance

• Oversee the maintenance and repair of warehouse equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and conveyor systems.
• Schedule routine servicing to ensure equipment reliability and longevity.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and implement corrective actions as needed.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in warehouse management, particularly in cold storage or refrigerated environments.
• Strong knowledge of cold chain logistics, including temperature control requirements and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team.
• Proficiency in warehouse management software and systems, such as WMS (Warehouse Management System) and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning).
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities to address operational challenges and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations and best practices in warehouse operations.
• Flexibility to work non-standard hours as needed and adapt to changing business requirements.
• LF Forklift ticket (essential).
• Experience with RF scanners (perferred).

If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you!

Only successful applicants will be contacted and only applicants with the appropriate visa to indefinitely live and work in Australia or permanent residents of Australia will be considered.