Team Leader, Dispatch

Team Leader - Dispatch

Murarrie, QLD Afternoon Shift: 2:00pm – 9:30pm (Monday to Friday) Global Animal Health Leader

Looking for a fresh challenge where you can lead from the front? Bring your dispatch experience and leadership skills to a hands-on role in a dynamic, supportive environment.

Why Join Us?

Permanent, full-time role with competitive remuneration and benefits

Work with a dedicated, welcoming team in a thriving Animal Health market

Career growth, upskilling, and full support from leadership

Join a trusted, global leader in Animal Health solutions

About the Opportunity:

We’re seeking a Dispatch Team Leader to lead operations at our Murarrie manufacturing site, supporting our Animal Health Intelligence/Allflex business. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you’ll coordinate a small team, ensuring timely and efficient dispatch of outbound goods while maintaining safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

This is a fantastic opportunity to blend leadership with hands-on involvement. In addition to leading your team, you'll be actively engaged in day-to-day operations and have the chance to learn and implement new systems and processes, contributing to continuous improvement and innovation on-site.

Key Responsibilities:

Foster a strong safety-first culture

Lead and coordinate day-to-day dispatch operations

Be hands-on in supporting dispatch tasks and troubleshooting

Monitor order flow and export shipments

Approve freight invoices and manage dispatch documentation

Collaborate with internal departments on freight quotes and status updates

Manage freight consumables and dispatch system controls

Drive continuous improvement in logistics processes

Oversee team performance, training, and development

Support operational and capital budget planning

Manage team rosters, leave, and timesheet approvals

Conduct annual performance and remuneration reviews

Ensure compliance with Quality and EH&S policies

Actively participate in audits and quality investigations

Identify and implement process improvements across dispatch operations

About You:

You’re a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced logistics environment, bringing strong coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement.

Key Requirements:

Prior experience in a Team Leader or Supervisory role (essential)

Strong organisational and logistics skills

High-level Microsoft Word and Excel skills

SAP knowledge is ideal, however not essential – we will train the right person!

Keen to learn and work with new systems and processes

Experience with continuous improvement tools and techniques

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong attention to detail and time management

Physically capable of manual handling tasks

Emotionally intelligent, resilient, and adaptable

Collaborative, team-oriented mindset

Willingness to work Saturdays during peak periods (as required)

What’s In It for You

Autonomy with ongoing support and mentorship

Be part of a collaborative, inclusive team

Continuous learning and cross-functional exposure

Opportunity to grow within a global Animal Health leader

Hands-on leadership role where you can make real operational impact

Apply now to take the lead in a vital dispatch role where your leadership and logistics skills are valued—and where there’s always room to grow.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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Job Posting End Date:05/26/2025

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