Team Lead, Warehouse & Logistics

Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies.

Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.

We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.

Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!

The Warehouse and Logistics Team Lead reports to the Senior Manager, Materials and is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the warehouse and logistics functions. Works closely with Supply Chain, Material Management and Production departments ensuring the efficient receipt, storage, and distribution of goods. The roll is responsible to manage warehouse staff, optimizing workflow, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining accurate inventory records.

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.

Job Description

Job Description:

Responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the warehouse and logistics functions. Works closely with Supply Chain, Material Management and Production departments ensuring the efficient receipt, storage, and distribution of goods. The roll is responsible to manage warehouse staff, optimizing workflow, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining accurate inventory records.

Key Responsibilities

Supervision and Leadership:

• Lead and manage warehouse personnel, including assigning tasks, providing training, and ensuring proper performance evaluations.
• Create work schedules, ensuring proper staffing levels to meet demand and optimize productivity.
• Maintain a positive and productive working environment, promoting teamwork and employee morale.
• Is the SME in all ERP applications related to Logistics, Warehouse and Material Movement functions. Assists Production Support and Planning in the accuracy of information in the ERP system. Perform system testing and participate in problem solving to ensure data integrity
  
  

Warehouse Operations

• Oversee receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping operations to ensure they meet material standards. Works with Materials Group and Production to set up and clearly identify and maintain proper Shop Floor and Kanban locations. Participates in the maintenance and assignment of shop floor locations.
• Oversees the coordination with Planning and Production, the flow of material requirements to the production floor. Ensure the safe and efficient operation of warehouse equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks).
• Maintain certifications and licensing for Warehouse floaters and equipment.
• Ensure the proper labeling and organization of goods to streamline order fulfillment.
• Work closely with Material Management to facilitate cycle counting and stock verification processes.
• Oversight and ownership of the inbound CRO process and storage of COG’s.
• Assist in Capex and purchasing plans in relation to departmental material and workflow improvements.
• Integrate and oversee all “Pack” operations for production, including customer deliverables, material returns and equipment movements.
  
  

Logistics Management

• Oversee the coordination of material and equipment expediting with suppliers, distributors, and transportation companies to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.
• Supervise the loading and unloading of trucks, ensuring proper documentation and inspection of incoming and outgoing shipments.
  
  

Health And Safety Compliance

• Enforce safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees.
• Conduct regular safety audits and ensure compliance with OHS-NS.
• Investigate and report accidents and implement corrective actions when necessary.
  
  

Reporting And Documentation

• Ensure the maintenance and accuracy of inventory records as well as all shipping and receiving transactions and documents.
• Generate required reporting on warehouse and logistics activities.
• Analyze logistics and warehouse data to identify inefficiencies or areas for improvement.
  
  

Qualifications

• Proven experience (2+ years) in warehouse operations, logistics, or related roles, in a supervisory capacity.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Balance changing priorities and demanding work flow.
• Solid understanding of inventory management and order fulfillment processes.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and compliance standards in a warehouse setting.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Competent in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to adapt and deliver in a past paced and constantly changing environment.
• Balance changing priorities and demanding work flow.
• Support and demonstrate safe work practices and a healthy work environment.
• Excited about our products, their structure and complexity and have a willingness to always learn. Have a desire to seek opportunities to understand our manufacturing processes and material and be part of Continuous Improvement teams.
  
  

Post Secondary Education or equivalent and 2+ years of related experience.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a competitive benefits package including extended health and dental, life insurance, RRSP, deferred profit sharing, optional critical illness insurance, an EFAP and student bursaries

We encourage regular manager-employee performance feedback, goal alignment and employee development through our Employee Performance Development Plan (EPDP) and offer employee education assistance to allow our people to acquire new qualifications and certifications.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and particularly welcome applications from Women, Aboriginal Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities.

Reasonable accommodation statement: If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email [email protected]

Company: Ultra Maritime