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Our commitment to excellence ensures that we deliver outstanding customer experiences and operational efficiency across our business.\nAbout the role\nWe are looking for a hands-on Team Leader to join our Port Kembla operations team and help drive performance across a diverse vehicle operations environment.\nThis role has broad operational responsibility across workshop, yard and wharf activities, ensuring daily targets, safety standards and customer requirements are consistently achieved. You'll lead frontline teams, coordinate operational priorities, monitor performance and work closely with supervisors to keep the operation running efficiently.\nWhile vehicle processing and workshop activities form an important part of the role, you'll also play a key role supporting wider compound operations, workforce coordination, production planning and operational problem-solving across multiple areas of the business.\nThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced operational leader who enjoys working closely with people, improving processes and making a visible impact on performance, safety and customer outcomes.\nKey responsibilities\nLead daily operations across workshop, yard and wharf activities \nCoordinate resources and workflow to achieve production targets \nSupport vehicle processing, accessory fitting and operational activities \nMonitor operational performance and drive productivity improvements \nLead daily toolbox and pre-start meetings \nCoach, develop and support team members across the operation \nReview SAP reports and use operational data to monitor performance \nAssist with production planning and operational decision-making \nMaintain accurate operational records and reporting \nSupport general administrative and coordination activities as required \nEnsure safety, compliance and quality standards are consistently met \nIdentify and implement continuous improvement opportunities\nAbout you\nYou are a proactive operational leader who enjoys balancing people leadership, operational performance and day-to-day problem solving. You can confidently lead teams, manage changing priorities and keep operations running efficiently in a fast-paced environment.\nYou're comfortable working across multiple functions, analysing performance data and using systems to make informed decisions. Whether you're coordinating workflow on the ground, reviewing operational reports or supporting administrative tasks, you take ownership and lead by example.\nTo be successful, you will have:\nExperience in automotive, logistics, transport, manufacturing or operational environments \nPrevious leadership or supervisory experience \nStrong operational planning and workflow management capability \nExperience leading teams in a fast-paced production environment \nAbility to analyse operational performance and drive outcomes \nExperience using SAP or similar operational systems \nStrong administrative, reporting and organisational skills \nExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills \nStrong commitment to safety, quality and compliance \nContinuous improvement mindset with strong problem-solving skills\nWe offer you\nBroader Operational Exposure: Lead across workshop, yard and wharf activities in a diverse operational environment\nLeadership Development: Build the skills and experience to progress into Operations Supervisor roles\nVariety & Responsibility: Combine people leadership, operational planning, systems and performance management\nIndustry Leader: Join a global automotive and logistics business with long-term career opportunities\nHands-On Impact: Play a key role in driving safety, productivity and operational performance\nStart your journey\nWorried that you don't meet all the criteria exactly? We encourage you to apply. Your skills and perspectives may be the perfect fit for this role or another opportunity within our business.\nOpportunity for everyone\nInchcape is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where the power of our differences can be embraced and everyone feels they can belong, be themselves and succeed.\nAbout us\nInchcape is the leading global automotive distributor operating in 38 markets. We partner with some of the biggest brands in the business to sustainably power better mobility today and in the future.\nOur diverse global team of over 16,000 talented colleagues create an inclusive and collaborative culture, delivering a brilliant experience for our customers and partners.\nWe’re a dynamic and fast-growing business, driving the transformation of our industry and redefining tomorrow.\nFind out more visit www.inchcape.com\nInchcape Australasia employs over 1,300 team members across Australia and New Zealand. 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