Target Richlands Distribution Centre - Team Manager

Who are we?

At Target, we believe a better life is one that’s lived, not with more things, but with things that mean more. A life where quality is always valued over quantity. Where beauty is born from style and substance in equal measure. A better way of life, that’s within easy reach of all. That’s why everything from the products we make to the experience we create is crafted with intention and a single purpose to inspire families to live better.
 

As an iconic Australian retailer with over 115 stores nationally and a rapidly growing online presence, we are immensely proud of our history and need people to join us who are excited by our future.

What will you do?

A great opportunity for a new opening as a Team Manager to join our Distribution Centre (DC) Operational Team and be part of a great culture at our site in Richlands, Queensland.

As the Team Manager, you will support Target Distribution Centre operations by leading and managing Team Leaders and Team Members in the Distribution Centre to ensure inbound orders are unpacked and processed or held in replenishment stock, merchandise is then picked or sorted for dispatch to stores or customers, at a best in class service level, in a safe and cost efficient environment. Team managers must lead with Target values

Other key responsibilities may include:

• Proactive safety and compliance leadership
• Operational leadership of our team members
• Accountability for the performance of your team
• Ability to engage and motivate team members on an individual level to drive a positive culture
• Development of the team to maximise individual and team output
• Delivering results in line with expected standards of work in each area
• Providing a high level of customer service to our retail stores
• Seeking continuous improvement opportunities and implementing plans to maximise these

What are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have good working experience in a similar role with demonstrated leadership and relationship management skills within a DC operation. Previous exposure to warehouse management systems is essential as is strong safety and compliance knowledge within a DC environment, along with effective methods to train, coach and inspire a diverse group of team members, effective communication skills with the ability to influence others and proven skills in managing to operational KPIs. This role will include working afternoon shifts, evenings and weekends on a rotating roster.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

•    Previous warehouse experience including ecommerce capability
•    Technical knowledge of warehouse management systems is highly regarded
•    Experience leading and developing teams within a Distribution Centre environment
•    Relevant post-secondary qualifications is an advantage (e.g. Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain)
•    Certificate IV in Frontline Management is an advantage
 
But we don’t just look for someone based on their skills and experience, our people work together and champion the Target values and behaviours.  We are a business where our values and people matter, and we need like-minded people to join us!

What will you get?

•  Great career opportunities across the Wesfarmers Group
•  Team Member discounts across Target, Kmart, Bunnings and Officeworks.
•  A free One Pass membership offering free delivery across Kmart and Target on eligible product
•  Access to Employee Assistance Program
•  Paid parental leave scheme
•  Opportunity in Wesfarmers Share Plan access (where eligible) and to participate in a bonus program (where eligible).

We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected and safe irrespective of your gender, ethnicity, indigeneity, religious beliefs, education, age, disability, family responsibilities, sexual orientation and gender identity and we encourage applications from all candidates.
 
 As part of our recruitment process, we will be conducting Pre-Employment Checks with our successful candidates – this will include a police check.  Talent Acquisition will provide further updates to candidates as they progress through our recruitment process.
 
Candidates interested in this position should apply directly to this advertisement as we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.
 
If you would like to explore a career with Target and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now!