Manager Base Distribution Logistics

Jetstar Engineering: A team that takes off together

We rely on our engineers to deliver our superior safety standards up to the second. Theyre the troubleshooters glitchfixers and techexperts who make sure we take to the sky safely. Helping our teammates soar is what were all about and with a new fleet of stateoftheart aircraft plus new routes being added the skys the limit.

Ready for your next adventure

Jetstar is excited to announce a newly created opportunity as Manager Base Distribution & Logistics. In this dynamic role youll oversee all aspects of warehousing and distribution services for our Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO). You will also be working closely with the Engineering Supply Chain and Commercial teams. Your responsibilities will encompass managing warehousing and distribution while also facilitating communication with stakeholders across CAMO Qantas Group and JBAs as needed. As a key figure youll hold the crucial role of Responsible Manager under CASR Part 145 ensuring compliance with CASA regulations for stores parts distribution and freight management. Our Central Distribution Centre is JQs main Warehouse and 24/7 Operation receiving/distributing parts & consumables to the engineering teams across all locations across the JQ/JBA network.

Reporting directly to the Manager Supply & Logistics youll be instrumental in fostering a culture of excellence in employee performance. Your leadership will be pivotal in cultivating a highperforming team and a workforce that is fully engaged and motivated.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Implement new business process and practices to ensure the team is adopting best practice.
• Build partnerships with internal & external stakeholders to ensure all performance metrics are achieved.
• Work closely with the Accountable Senior Manager of the AMO and Senior Manager of Supply Chain & Commercial to identify and actively manage any safety related issues across the AMO.
• Ensure Jetstars adherence to the Maintenance Organization Exposition (MOE) approved by CASA concerning the management of stores warehousing and the distribution of parts.
• Identify priorities and manage initiatives/projects to improve performance and meet regulatory accountabilities.
• Negotiate on behalf of the company to achieve the best outcome for the business.
• Implement / drive a continuous improvement philosophy throughout the department.
• Creation of policies to support processes or systems and ensure future business stability and process integrity.
• Provide a technical/operational advisory service to key stakeholders.
• Develop a performance management culture within the department including the creation of detailed development plans to ensure continual growth in business skills experience and qualifications.

We are on the hunt for someone who has experience qualifications and attributes including:

• Management experience as a senior leader or people manager with significant people management responsibility preferred.
• Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline preferred and/or;
• Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Professional Engineering or Trade qualification
• Extensive experience in aviation including experience in training stores procurement or related functions.
• Highly developed people leadership skills including performance management coaching mentoring and development
• Proven record of successfully managing change and implementing continuous improvement activities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in process improvement (i.e. Lean and Six Sigma)
• Experience managing and communicating effectively with third party suppliers.
• Detailed understanding of project management tools / techniques and their application
• Sound knowledge of business management business analysis and review techniques

Your life at Jetstar is unlike any other

Live the travel dream: You and your nominated travel companions can takeoff more with our famous Qantas Group Staff Travel discount. 

Make work feel like a holiday: Join a fun driven team where work feels like a holiday. Our people take every opportunity to takeoff together and find ways to help their teammates soar.

Theres a place for everyone at Jetstar:  For us travel and meeting new people go hand in hand. We invite our people to get involved in various Employee Network Groups that play an important role in creating our inclusive and supportive culture that we are fiercely proud of.  We believe that teams with a diversity of ideas and experiences are more creative innovative and solve problems quickly.  We welcome applications from anyone who wants to takeoff with us.  If you have support or access requirements just reach out and let us know what you need.

Were Jetstar.  Lets takeoff together

We cant wait to hear from you. Apply by Sunday 19 January 2025.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime