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1734. Operations & Logistics Manager | QLD

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Application Form
Thank you for your interest in this position.

The information you are about to provide will be forwarded to our client for review. Please complete in as much detail as possible to give you the best chance at being shortlisted. We will require you to attach your up to date resume including all positions along with dates of employment.

We appreciate the time you will take to complete this application. This application will take approx 15 mins to complete. This is a very important step in our recruitment process.

If you are unsuccessful in this process your information will be retained on our database for any future positions that may be suitable.

If you have any questions regarding this application please don’t hesitate to contact us via email jobs@gcr3.com.au
Name*
First Last
Postcode*
Estimated distance to travel from home to Yatala, QLD (where our client is located) I.e. 22kms*
Mobile*
Email*

Eligibility to work in Australia
To be eligible for full time permanent work in Australia you must hold an Australian or New Zealand citizenship
Are you an Australian or New Zealand citizen*
- Yes
- No
If no, do you hold a visa that allows you to work in full-time permanent in Australia?*
- Yes
- No
If yes please specify the details of your Visa below.

DRIVERS | Salary Expectation and Hours
What hours are/were you working in your current or most recent position?*
Below is the brief around working hours for the position. How do these working hours work for you?*
6.00am to 3.00pm, Monday to Friday [dependent on the production requirements]
How important will the salary being offered for this position be to you?*
Please provide us with some details around your current salary package…..what is your approx current BASE salary not including super?*
Does your salary package include any of the below….if yes, please select all that apply*
- Car
- Phone
- Laptop | tablet
- Car Allowance
- Bonus | commission
- Other [please specify]
- None of the above apply
Other*
What BASE salary are you aiming to secure if successful in your application for this position? [you may choose more than one]*
- $110K – $120K + super
- $120K – $130K + super
- $130K – $140K + super
- $140K – $150K + super
- $150K – $160K + super
- $160K or higher + super

KNOW HOW | Position Experience
Q1. Thinking about your recent work history [since the beginning of 2022 up until now], have you worked as an Operations Manager [or similar position that is responsible for safety, freight, inventory, warehousing, logistics and leading a team], specifically within a wholesale and distribution centre environment?*

Please select the answer most appropriate to you from the list below.
Please note you will also be asked to validate the answer you select in the question that follows.
- Yes, I have worked as an Operations Manager, specifically within a wholesale and distribution centre environment within the timeframe specified.
- I have worked as an Operations Manager, specifically within a wholesale and distribution centre environment, however this was not within the time period specified
- None of the above statements apply to me
Q2. To assist us in reviewing your answer/s to the previous question, please provide details of the employment upon which your answer/s were based. An example of the format to use is included below for you.*

2023 – Current, Operations & Logistics Manager, ABC Distribution Centre. 2017 – 2023, Operations Manager, XYZ Company.
Q3. Again, thinking about your work history, which of the statements below best describes the total amount of experience you have had to date working as an Operations & Logistics Manager, specifically within a wholesale and distribution centre environment?*
- Less than 2 years
- 2 – 3 years
- 3 – 5 years
- 5 years or more
Q4. In this position, you will be leading a growing Yard Operations Team that currently has 12 team members. The team consists of a Warehouse Manager, Inventory Specialist, skilled Forklift Drivers and Production Crew. With a focus on collaboration and positive leadership, your aim will be to engage, inspire and develop the team to perform at their best, reach their full potential and to deliver high performance outcomes consistently for the business. This will involve things like: • Providing clear direction, coaching, and support to align the team with Meyer Timber’s values, goals, and expectations while promoting a united ‘one team’ mindset. • Leading workforce planning and development, including hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, succession planning, and identifying training needs. • Supporting team wellbeing, handling performance management, conflict resolution, and team engagement in a fair, inclusive, and constructive way. • Modelling calm and respectful leadership, especially through change or challenge, and consistently recognising individual and team contributions to maintain motivation and morale.*

Given this, how would you rate your level of confidence, know-how and skills when it comes to completing the tasks and responsibilities detailed above?
- Low
- Below Average
- Average
- Above Average
- High
Q4a. In just a sentence or two, can you tell us why you gave yourself the above rating?*
Q5. As a senior leader at Meyer Timber QLD, you will be responsible for strategically leading and shaping a safe, productive and cohesive Yard Operations environment that aligns with business growth, achieves productivity goals and delivers great customer outcomes every day. An environment where our timber is packed with care, meets the presentation standards, and is delivered in full, on time, and within budget. This will involve things like: • Overseeing compliance with WHS legislation, company policies, and industry standards. • Leading regular team meetings to align on goals. • Developing and integrating a Continuous Improvement Program to drive process improvements and increased efficiencies. • Managing and refining the Stock Layout Plan to optimise space usage and support efficient stock handling. • Implementing strategies to minimise waste and damage and reduce slow-moving stock. • Overseeing the upkeep, safety, and functionality of the entire facility, including both office and warehouse environments and managing associated budgets.*

Given this, how would you rate your level of confidence, know-how and skill when it comes to completing the tasks and responsibilities detailed above?
- Low
- Below Average
- Average
- Above Average
- High
Q5a. In just a sentence or two, can you tell us why you gave yourself the above rating?*
Q6. Also key to your success in this position will be your freight and logistics know how as you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of the QLD freight and logistics function. This will involve things like: • Managing freight supplier relationships including selection, performance monitoring, and alignment with safety and service standards. • Overseeing freight, driving efficiencies and identifying opportunities to reduce freight spend without compromising quality. • Planning and coordinating delivery schedules and truck runs, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and accurate deliveries. • Supervising load assignments and despatch processes, maintaining clear communication with warehouse and sales teams to meet delivery targets.*

Given this, how would you rate your level of confidence, know-how and skill when it comes to completing the tasks and responsibilities detailed above?
- Low
- Below Average
- Average
- Above Average
- High
Q6a. In just a sentence or two, can you tell us why you gave yourself the above rating?*
Q7. Have you completed further training and/or education in any of the following?
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics and Transport
- Warehousing Operations
- Business Management
- Operations Management
- Leadership & HR
- Lean and Six Sigma practices
- Chain of Responsibility
- Workplace Health & Safety
Q7. Since 2020, have there been any periods of time where you have NOT worked for 6 months or more?*
- Yes
- No
Q7a. In just a sentence or two, can you please tell us about why you had 6 months or more away from work?*

Brief Resume Summary
Please complete the below information for your most recent position held.
Start date*

Day
Month
Year
Finish date

Day
Month
Year
Time spent in role*
Position held*
Company*
Where is this company based?*
What is this company's core business focus?*
Number of employees*
Please list your reasons for leaving*
- Currently still employed
- Resignation
- Retrenchment
- Dismissal
- Other: please specify
Other: Please specify*
Comments: Reason for leaving

In a sentence or two please describe why you believe this role is a good fit for you*
We are interested to learn how you came to apply for this position. Below is a list of the Ads we have placed for this position, please select the one that is applicable for your application.*
- Seek
- Approached by GCR3 [Seek or LinkedIn]
- Referral/Networking

CV upload*
Accepted file types: pdf, docx, doc, Max. file size: 128 MB.

Declaration and permission
1. All of the information that I have provided in this Application form is true and correct.
2. I understand that the information I have provided in this Application form may be passed on as part of my application.
3. I am aware that if any information provided by me is found to be false or misleading, this could result in the termination of my employment (if successful in my application) or the cessation in the processing of my application.
Declaration*
- I agree to the above declaration

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