Operation Supervisor

Job Description

Come and join the Danfoss Power Solutions team, which provides unmatched systems capability within mobile and industrial hydraulics, fluid conveyance, electrification, and software – a global leader in mobile and industrial hydraulics. We are enabling industries and applications to build, move and transform our world to be more energy-efficient and sustainable.

As the Operations Supervisor, for the hydraulic centre based in Thornton NSW, you will be responsible for managing a small team and the day-to-day planning, organising and coordinating of the site's operational activities. 

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to, the following. 

• Organise daily operational activities for the Hydraulic Centre.
• Liaise with the Sales Team and other internal functions to determine pricing, establish delivery priorities, resolve supply issues and communicate with customers as appropriate, in a proactive and customer-focused manner.
• Evaluate problems, determine and initiate appropriate actions and provide necessary information relative to product application, orders, delivery schedules and availability by maintaining close contact and a harmonious relationship with customers, suppliers and internal personnel.
• Manage employees (including contractors) ensuring company policies are observed at all times.
• Supervise the receipt and storage of equipment, material, merchandise and similar items in the Hydraulic Centre. Ensure the items are appropriately marked or tagged for identification purposes. Inventory and company assets to be maintained and accurately recorded.
• Determine customer requirements on hose kits including safe configurations of each hose kit to meet quality standards. Assess the condition and completeness of the product used in the hose assemblies.
• Manage the accurate picking and shipping of customer orders and prepare freight documents based on nominated carriers. As required investigate and respond to inquiries regarding distribution and shipping.
• Ensure that all shipping documentation, packing slips and consignment notes are correctly prepared and stored.
• Oversee the facilities management of the Hydraulic centre as required.
• Ensure site compliance with Environmental, Health and Safety requirements and conduct site risk assessments within the centre.
• Adhere to the safe practices at all times, including the operation and maintenance of machinery, equipment and tools.
• Ensure that the work area, including storage racks are kept clean and tidy.
• Maintain the onsite Hydraulics Centre quality system.

Background & Skills

The ideal candidate possesses these skills.

• Experience running a sub-assembly and warehouse operation.
• People management experience, managing a small team.
• Experience dealing with fluid conveyance products and technical applications would be desirable.
• The ability to operate machinery and read basic engineering drawings with a high attention to detail is essential.
• Basic understanding of the Health and Safety regulations.
• Computer literate in SAP or equivalent ERP package

Employee Benefits

When you join us, you will be offered the following benefits

• Competitive Salary and utilisation of site vehicle.
• Annual performance-based incentive 
• Employer-paid parental and partner leave
• Access to wellness program
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Awards

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.