Warehouse Team Manager - Production

An exciting opportunity exists to join one of Australia’s high growth private businesses. COS is a family owned and run Aussie business made up of a community of like-minded people working towards a common goal. Our purpose is to keep Australian workers, patients and students, safe and productive. Why? So we can deliver on our pledge to donate 1% of the yearly profit to everyday Australians through the Lyone Foundation.

More About What You’ll Do

Reporting to the DC Manager, the Team Manager - Production provides end-to-end leadership for the Brisbane distribution centre to improve the performance, productivity, efficiency and profitability of warehousing and logistics operations.

The Team Manager ensures operational stability, consistent standards, and clear accountability across their shift while developing Team Leaders and Leading Hands to build long term capability.

Key Responsibilities

Lead production operations while ensuring compliance and team development. Support site leadership, including acting for the DC Manager and overseeing site operations. Drive a safe and compliant workplace, ensuring adherence to WHS, security, legislative, and operational requirements. Lead safety performance, including hazard management, incident prevention, and safe equipment and warehouse operations. Lead, coach and develop team leaders and staff, driving performance, accountability and engagement across the shift. Manage warehouse operations and workforce performance, including attendance, planning, and compliance with operational procedures. Oversee daily warehouse operations, ensuring inbound, outbound, replenishment and production activities meet service and dispatch requirements. Optimise shift performance and resources, managing labour, costs, workflow efficiency and operational issues to maintain productivity.

More About You

Degree in Business Administration, commerce, management, industrial technology, industrial engineering, logistics or supply chain management Minimum 5 years’ experience in warehouse leadership. Knowledge and demonstrated experience in organizational effectiveness and operations management Demonstrated people leadership capability (not just operational strength) Strong understanding of WHS obligations Proven ability to lead teams, coordinate daily operations, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. Forklift licence (LF/LO) desirable

Benefits Of Working With COS

Annual employee incentive schemes Generous Appreciation programs Commitment to professional development with ongoing training and career development opportunities Access to free Mental Health programs Employee discounts on full product range Opportunity to participate in community welfare and charity initiatives Novated Lease / Salary Sacrifice for electric vehicles available

More About COS

When you join COS, you’ll be working for a growing, socially responsible organisation who provides equal employment opportunities to a talented and diverse team of passionate people, who live and breathe our 6 core values - Passionate, Results Driven, Innovative, Service Excellence, Self-Reflective, and Family. Together, we work towards finding new and original ways to deliver on our Company Purpose: Keep Australian Workers Healthy, Safe and Productive.

Through the success of our business, COS has been proud to give back over $20 million to community through the Lyone Foundation. Each year through the Lyone Foundation, COS supports Australian charities who are focused on human welfare and are underfunded, allocating 1% of annual revenue to the foundation each year.

Founded in 1977, COS is the largest Australian owned and operated national office products business. With over 750 employees located across every State of Australia, COS are leaders in our industry, and we’re ready to welcome you onboard!

How To Apply

Please follow the instructions on the application page regarding your Work History, Education and Qualifications. You can include a Cover letter and Resume to give us an overview of your previous relevant experience.

COS can offer you not just a job but a career.

If you are interested, we'd love to hear from you!