Warehouse Superintendent

Overview of the Role

A career at Nyrstar offers you the opportunity to work with a globally recognised leader in mining and smelting, contributing to the production of critical minerals and metals essential for a low-carbon future.

We are seeking a Warehouse Superintendent to join our team in Port Pirie. This position plays a vital role in leading and overseeing the warehousing function at the site. The ideal candidate will drive operations to ensure the safe and efficient storage, dispatch, and delivery of materials; maintain inventory accuracy, and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

This is your opportunity to grow with an innovative company that values safety, teamwork, and operational excellence while contributing to projects that make a meaningful impact.

Location: Port Pirie, South Australia

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Reports To: Manager Procurement

Key Responsibilities

In this hands-on leadership role, you will:

• Operational Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day warehouse operations to ensure safe, accurate, and timely receipt, storage, dispatch, and delivery of materials.
  • Optimize inventory management, stocktaking, and warehouse layout to improve efficiency.
  • Manage cost-effective freight options and reduce expedited orders while maintaining operational needs.
  • Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and site stakeholders to meet material and operational requirements.
  • Provide out-of-hours support for emergency store requirements and materials.

• Safety, Health & Environment

  • Proactively identify and address safety concerns, ensuring WHS practices align with Nyrstar policies.
  • Ensure appropriate use, storage, and handling of equipment, including dangerous goods and hazardous materials.
  • Organize relevant safety and hazard training for warehouse team members.

• Leadership & Continuous Improvement

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Stores Officers, fostering a high-performing and accountable team environment.
  • Monitor warehouse performance, identify opportunities to enhance cost and efficiency, and implement streamlined work practices.
  • Effectively communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.

About You

To thrive in this position, you'll bring the following qualifications, skills, and experience:

Education & Certifications

• Qualifications in Warehousing, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management (preferred).
• Leadership certification (preferred).
• Forklift licence (required).
• Dangerous Goods training (preferred).

Skills & Experience

• Proficient in SAP for warehouse operations (e.g., material tracking, work orders, procurement).
• Advanced MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Extensive experience in warehousing, logistics, or supply chain operations in an industrial environment.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven leadership experience, including mentoring and motivating teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage and influence in a fast-paced, regulated industrial environment.
• Capability to manage change while maintaining results in a dynamic environment.

Key Stakeholders & Relationships

In this role, you will interact with internal and external stakeholders, including:

Internal:

• Leadership and operations teams,
• maintenance and projects departments, and supporting staff across various functions.

External:

• Suppliers,
• Contractors
• Logistics Providers.

What we offer:

At Nyrstar, we are committed to fostering long-term career growth and providing a meaningful and dynamic work environment. As the Warehouse Superintendent, you'll directly impact the safety, efficiency, and cost optimization of our operations.

Key Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Opportunities for career development within the global Nyrstar network.
• Exposure to world-class industrial processing operations.
• A collaborative, results-oriented work environment.

Additional benefits include:

• Relocation Assistance: Competitive packages to help relocate to the vibrant Port Pirie community (only 2.5 hours from Adelaide).
• Wellness Support: Fitness Passport discounted memberships, subsidised dental care, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Work-Life Balance: 5 weeks of annual leave, paid parental leave, and salary sacrifice novated car leasing.

Ready to take the next step?

Join our Nyrstar team and play a critical role in maintaining and improving warehousing processes that support our essential industrial operations.

Apply now by submitting your resume and a cover letter. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so don't wait—take the next step and apply today!