Warehouse Supervisor

Location: Blackwater, QLD, 4717

• Lead warehouse transformation – drive the rollout and success of a new operating system
• Own safety, performance and supply reliability across a critical mining operation
• Build and lead a high-performing team while shaping smarter, more efficient processes

About the Business

Welcome to Yancoal Australia. For 20 years, we have been supporting the prosperity of Australia. We value the contributions of our employees, contractors and embrace close relationships with our local communities, customers and suppliers.

With over 4,500 people working across our operations, our team is made up of experts in their field. From engineers to operators, to environmentalists, surveyors, tradespeople, accountants, administrators, marketers and beyond – we are proud of our people and everything we achieve together. 

What does it look like to live close to our sites?

Blackwater: Blackwater is a rural town and locality in the Central Highlands Region, Queensland, Australia. It is a town in a significant coal mining area in Central Queensland. The name of the township was inspired by the dark colour of local waterholes. A Mining town where generally everyone looks out for each other

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

At Yarrabee, we’re building more than a high-performing operation, we’re building a team that works together, supports each other and continuously improves. We’re now looking for an experienced Warehouse Supervisor who is ready to step into a key leadership role and make a real impact from day one.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you’ll lead the day-to-day warehouse and stores function while driving safety, performance and continuous improvement across site.

This is more than a traditional warehouse role, you’ll play a critical part in shaping the future of how we operate. Initially, a key focus will be leading and embedding the implementation of the new Yarrabee Warehouse Operating System, improving functionality, streamlining processes and ensuring it delivers value across the business. You’ll work closely with operational departments, suppliers and internal customers to strengthen relationships, improve service delivery.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and support the warehouse team to operate safely efficiently and collaboratively to foster strong cross functional relationships with other departments to drive continuous improvement, streamline processes to enhance overall operational performance
• Ensure warehouse operational team members understand their role by providing strong leadership, guidance and support
• Champion a strong safety culture aligned with Yarrabee’s Safety & Health Management System
• Set consistent standards for supply and logistics across the operation
• Take ownership of the warehouse operating system implementation and optimisation
• Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships ensuring high service standards timely issue resolution and the delivery of cost-effective quality outcomes
• Ensure timely, accurate supply of parts and materials to support internal customers  
• Maintain, monitor inventory control and warehousing systems ensuring accurate stock management and efficient operations. Manage purchasing activities inventory levels and supplier performance to optimize costs whilst maintaining product availability to support business objectives
• Identify and deliver continuous improvement opportunities across stores and logistics processes
• Coach and develop your team to deliver high performance and a positive team culture

What We’re Looking For

You’re a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced mining environment and enjoys bringing people together to achieve results.

You will bring:

• Proven experience in warehouse/stores leadership within mining or heavy industry (5+ years)
• Strong knowledge of inventory management, purchasing, and systems (SAP desirable)
• A passion for safety, with demonstrated risk and hazard management capability
• The ability to lead change, particularly system implementation or process improvement initiatives
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement
• Relevant qualifications and certifications (e.g., Standard 11, Supervisor competencies, forklift licence)

Benefits

Why Join Yarrabee?

At Yarrabee, we value teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement. You’ll be part of a close-knit operation where your ideas are heard, your contribution matters, and your leadership can genuinely shape outcomes.

This is your chance to:

• Be part of a site-wide improvement journey
• Lead meaningful change through system implementation
• Build strong, collaborative relationships across the business
• Create a high-performing, values-driven team culture

Ready to take the next step?
If you’re motivated to lead, improve and make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees. The following benefits are available to eligible employees:

• Salary continuance and life insurance
• 20 weeks paid primary carers parental leave with no waiting period
• Subsidised private health insurance 
• Fitness Passport - discounted workplace health and fitness program
• Study assistance
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to financial education and banking discounts 
• Salary packaging including novated leasing and remote area benefits
• Service recognition rewards
• Discounts program including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants

Yancoal Australia values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTQIA+.

Yancoal Australia is a Work180 Endorsed Employer and is committed to ensuring all employees can thrive in an inclusive workplace.

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply today and take the first step toward an exciting new journey with us!

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