Family Life – Transforming lives for stronger communities
For example:
- Work locally in the Bayside Area and make a difference within our Community
- Enjoy flexible work options and a great team culture
- Full-time, Permanent, 38 hours per week
- Level 8 General Retail Award $61,967.36 FTE + Generous Salary Packaging + Super
Family Life is a recognised Employer of Choice. Work with us and be part of our supportive, people-focused culture
The Opportunity
The Distribution Warehouse Manager is a full Time, permanent role based in Moorabbin and involves leading a team of volunteers in receiving and sorting donated stock and providing merchandising support to the opportunity shops. To excel in this role, you will need a passion for Retail and enjoy working with a diverse group of people to achieve great social outcomes.
Key Responsibility Areas
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the Distribution Centre including overseeing stock control, identifying and addressing inaccuracies / discrepancies in stock management and data
- Lead a team of Volunteers that supports Family Life to receive, sort and distribute donated goods.
- Manage rostering and workforce planning to effectively use warehouse and Volunteer resources are utilised within the assigned budget.
- Actively work with the Volunteer Management team, to ensure cooperative working relationships with volunteers through ongoing coaching, communication and early intervention on people related issues.
- Lead a team of Volunteer drivers and jockeys and plan their routes ensuring pickups and drop offs are logistically and financially viable.
- Setup the Warehouse layout and ensure efficient space utilisation
- Maintain the Distribution Centre in a clean, efficient, organised and safe space ensuring all OHS requirements are in place
- Assist the Store Managers with the movement and rotation of stock to different sites.
- Assist with set up of new stores and events
- Oversee stock control, identifying and addressing inaccuracies / discrepancies in stock management and data.
- Coordinate monthly clearance sale
- Review and prepare workflows, staffing requirements, space allocations, equipment layouts, and action plans that meet company standards for productivity, quality, and customer service
- Report on Monthly Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Monitor and maintain company vehicles to an acceptable standard.
Our Ideal Candidate
Growth Mindset – You pride yourself for your commitment to resilience and continuous improvement. You see growth opportunities as opposed to failures, and you are always on the lookout for an improved workflow or process. You think creatively, value input and feedback from peers, and adapt to changing or unforeseen circumstances.
Curiosity – You naturally seek out learning opportunities and further information without being prompted to by your manager. You clarify the ‘Why’ and like to investigate and explore further information.
Proactivity – You are a positive influence on your colleagues, you opt-in to support organisational projects, and always lend a hand to support others.
This is an excellent opportunity to work with a well-respected local not-for-profit who provides essential services to families in our community. It’s a chance for a team-oriented leader who is passionate about customer service and their community to make a difference. You’ll be joining a dynamic and friendly team and will be supported by collaborative and progressive management and colleagues.
If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to receive your application!
Who we are
At Family Life, we believe every child deserves to thrive in a safe and healthy family environment. Family Life is a specialist family services provider that has worked with children, families and communities for more than 50 years. Our vision is to work with clients and partners to create capable communities, strong families and thriving children.
We are known for our innovation and whole-of-community collective impact approach. Our teams are committed to transforming the lives of our clients and communities to build resilience and healthy relationships. We are proudly purpose-driven, independent and not for profit. We support our community through our specialist family services, community strengthening programs, a network of op shops, a vibrant engaged volunteer community and passionate skilled staff.
Working at Family Life is more than just a job
It’s the feeling of knowing that your work is contributing to making the community in which you live a better place and working with others who feel the same way.
Additionally, you will have access to:
- Flexible work options and a great team culture
- Salary packaging (receive up to an extra $18,500 in tax-free pay per year)
- Paid Wellbeing Leave
- Paid Study Leave
- Additional Paid Leave for End of Year Closedown
- Purchased Annual Leave Scheme
- Rostered Day Off Scheme for Eligible Employees
- Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service for employees
How to Apply
A full position description please click here.
Please submit your confidential application including a CV and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria via our Application Portal.
For further information regarding the position please contact Sallyanne Greenwood, Social Enterprise Coordinator on (03) 8599 5433.
Applications close: 5 September 2024
*We will be reviewing applications as they are received, therefore this role may close sooner if we find the right candidate. Please apply now to ensure you do not miss out!
All offers of employment are subject to the Family Life Safety Screening process, including a Working with Children Check and Police Records Check. Any person issued with a negative notice on their Working with Children Check will not be eligible for employment with Family Life.
Family Life values diversity and welcomes applicants who meet the position criteria, irrespective of race and ethnicity, colour, age, gender, gender identity, disability, religion and sexual orientation.
Family Life is a trauma informed organisation and recognises the unique skills, contributions and insights that come from lived experience.
Family Life is a child safe organisation. We value, respect and listen to children and young people. We are committed to the safety of all children and young people. Family Life supports children to meet their potential and thrive. We do not tolerate neglect, mistreatment or abuse of any kind.
