Job Description 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. Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. Employee Status: Regular Relocation: VISA Sponsorship: Travel Requirements: Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable Shift: Valid Driving License: Hazardous Material(s): Job Posting End Date: 05/26/2025 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date. Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.
