Warehouse and Distribution Team Lead (Upton WY)

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

Warehouse and Distribution Team Lead (Upton WY)

The Warehouse and Distribution Team Lead manages the handling of products in a safe, efficient and effective manner by employing professional supply chain processes; review distribution operational performance to ensure they comply with appropriate local and national regulations, Orica model procedures, Supply Chain Checkpoint Audits, Group Mandates, review of customer supply chains and develops appropriate logistics solutions to meet agreed service levels.

What you will be doing

• Ensures optimal site efficiency within the region while complying with regulatory requirements
• Ensures accurate inventory accountability, optimal stock rotation and efficient material flow
• Performs stock takes as per company guidelines and documents any variations or findings
• Conducts monthly safety reviews with contractors and associates
• Ensures the working environment and operating procedures for the transport, storage and handling of finished goods are safe
• Ensure that contractors and employees comply with company safety standards and statutory regulations.
• Develops economic alternatives for distribution systems to meet customer expectations and meet agreed service levels
• Undertakes distribution planning to meet regulatory requirements
• Ensures contractors align to relevant contracts.
• Liaises with relevant statutory bodies to ensure compliance.
• Drive small capital projects through budget requests, contractor engagement, procurement and project management
  
  

Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE)

• Develops, implements and audits SHE and Security plans for business and all contractors on site
• Responds to all emergencies within allocated precinct.
• Develops and implements annual SHE plans in line with Regional Supply Chain guidelines
• Analyses and manages the appropriate management of waste disposal for Bulk Products
• Safe load and unloading of rail cars/trailers
• Previous knowledge of regulations for handling hazmat materials
  
  

People Interactions

• Oversight of team of 3-4 people
• Provides information, instructions, training and supervision to contractors and distribution personnel
• Conducts Supply Chain Checkpoint Audits on contractors and develop strategies to improve performance.
• Develops and monitors action plans to deliver superior contractor and driver performance.
  
  

What you will bring

• Experienced in managing warehouse/transload environment involvement in every day team work
• Proven experience leading a small team with daily metrics
• Successful interaction with other department such as supply chain, production and procurement teams
• A high degree of ethics and independence is compulsory.
• Highly organized and internal/external customer focused
• Previous knowledge of regulations for handling hazmat materials
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Knowledge of railroad operations / DOT transportation
• Previous equipment operation
  
  

Work Environment

• Work from heights, dusty and dirty environment
• Working outside in year round weather
• Office duties including reconciling inventory / daily movements of product
  
  

Your Qualifications

• Relevant degree or experience related to business management or supply chain
• Basic understanding of MRP and knowledge of SAP (or other ERP systems)
• Advanced skill in Microsoft Word & Excel required
  
  

How You Shape And Influence Others

• Demonstrates courage, resilience and flexibility
• Strong reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character
• Strong stakeholder management, interpersonal & communication skills
• Self-aware and open to feedback
• Work effectively across business unit
• High level decision making ability
• Able to manage multiple tasks within deadlines and work independently
  
  

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

Compensation Range

• Salary Rate $70,200 - $80,000
• Eligible for annual short-term incentive plan
  
  

(Salary to be determined by the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)

Benefits (Full Time Employees)

• Medical/Prescription Drug – Three (3) plans to choose from
• Dental – Two (2) plans to choose from
• Vision – Two (2) plans to choose from
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Employee Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary Employee/Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company provided Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Plans
• Voluntary Identity Theft Protection
• Voluntary Legal Plan
• 401(k) Company Match
• Company provided Maternity Leave
• Company provided Bonding Leave
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick & Safe Time
• Nine (9) Scheduled Holidays Two (2) Floating Holidays
  
  

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.