About Us

In October 2020, Woolworths Group Supply Chain rebranded to become Primary Connect - an end-to-end supply chain partner within Woolworths Group. Our team of more than 8,000 support businesses within Woolworths Group (such as Supermarkets, Countdown and Big W), and over 1,300 commercial customers across the country, to connect communities with the products we need and love. 

Becoming Primary Connect gives us the opportunity to keep growing so we can become the next generation supply chain whilst remaining an essential part of Woolworths Group. There has never been a more exciting time to join our team.

A Fresh New Direction | Team Leaders | Mulgrave Location 

Overview 

• If you have the ability to lead, influence and motivate a team - this is for you!
• Career Progression - Work with a team that supports growth and career development
• Afternoon Shift (may include one night shift)

The Opportunity 

We are currently seeking highly motivated and passionate individuals to join our leadership team in the role of Team Leader. As a Team Leader, you will effectively lead and manage your assigned team to meet safety, operational, people, customer and financial performance expectations.

Additional responsibilities of the role will include, however not be limited to:

• Supervise the performance of a large team to meet production targets and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures
• Lead, motivate and engage team members by applying effective people management processes and practices
• Conduct team member assessments of competence against job standards and criteria
• Build and promote a positive and efficient team environment
• Complete administrative tasks in an accurate and timely manner
• Ensure housekeeping and safe work practices are adhered to
• Focus on the continuous improvement of systems and processes
• Ensure we exceed our Delivery In Full On Time and Error Free (DIFOTEF) targets

Who we’re looking for

Together with demonstrated success in a leadership role supporting a large team of people, you will bring to the table the following skills and experience:

• Demonstrated experience in leading, coaching and managing teams to meet objectives
• Understanding of DIFOTEF 
• Strong customer first focus
• Experience in effective performance management
• Strong planning and problem solving skills including the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Operations/Distribution Centre Operations
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with the team and management.
• Exposure to warehouse management systems
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft suite
• Flexibility to meet business needs, including changing shifts and days as required
• Demonstrate resilience to meet challenging targets and timeframes
• Ideally you will also have exposure to Employee Relations or Industrialised Environment.

Please note, this role is based at MNDC (Mulgrave), however the DC is due to close circa 2023 due to the construction of two new ambient distribution centres in Sydney’s South-West.

Grow with the Group
 

Woolworths Group has announced it will be requiring Australian team members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (subject to medical and religious exemptions).
 

As an inclusive, team-first company, our people are at the core of everything we do. 
 

We care deeply about creating a workplace where our team members feel valued, respected and empowered. We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage. We are proud to be recognised as a Gold Tier Employer in the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQ+ inclusion and as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency. 
 

As our Group continues to evolve, innovate and support our communities, we encourage our team members to do the same with their own careers, by providing ongoing opportunities to grow and make a real difference. 
 

We value flexibility, and encourage our team members to work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing. 
 

We work hard to create a safe and inclusive environment for all, and most importantly, we're all about creating better experiences – for our customers and for each other.
 

We’d love to hear from You
 

If you meet a number of the requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application. You can follow us on LinkedIn or see more opportunities via www.wowcareers.com.au.