Aziz Nigussie
Melbourne,Australia
Summary
Warehouse and Operations Leader with a strong background in managing large teams and enhancing operational efficiency. Expertise in maintaining safety standards and improving workflow in distribution environments, mentoring teams, and achieving performance metrics.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Kmart Distribution Centre
01.2014 - Current
- Supervised over 300 employees, ensuring efficient execution of daily operations and adherence to company standards.
- Planned labour and monitored KPIs to enhance operational performance while ensuring WHS compliance and managing dispatch, receiving, and distribution processes.
- Managed daily warehouse operations across multiple departments to optimize workflow and resource allocation.
Sortation Manager
Kmart Distribution Centre
01.2014 - Current
- Led over 80 employees, streamlined workflow, coached leaders, and improved productivity and safety.
- Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient workflow in the distribution center.
- Coordinated team schedules to optimize labor resources and meet deadlines.
- Trained staff on safety protocols and operational procedures within the facility.
Team Leader
Kmart Distribution Centre
01.2014 - Current
- Managed rosters and coached staff to consistently exceed KPIs.
- Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and productivity.
- Oversaw dispatch operations, ensuring timely processing of shipments and optimizing workflow., receiving, pick & pack and sortation.
- Trained new team members on safety procedures and operational tasks.
- Coordinated inventory management to maintain stock levels and organization.
Team Member
Kmart Distribution Centre
01.2014 - Current
- Operated warehouse equipment to efficiently move products and materials.
- Picked, packed, received, and dispatched items to maintain inventory accuracy.
- Sorted and labeled inventory to ensure accurate stock management.
- Assisted team members in maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
Youth Work Experience
- Fostered supportive environments for youth, established positive relationships, promoted engagement, supervised activities, and utilized communication and conflict resolution skills.
- Mentored less experienced workers in order to help them develop their skillset further.
- Worked closely with sales team to ensure alignment between product messaging and customer experience.
- Implemented networking solutions using Photon or UNet for multiplayer gaming experience.
Education
High School Diploma -
Diploma of Community Serive
Melbourne, VIC01-2026
Certificate - Ageing Care
Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Melbourne, VIC01-2022
Skills
- Warehouse management
- Dispatch
- Receiving & Inventory Control
- Pick and pack Operations
- Performance metrics
- Lean improvement
- Team Leadership & Coaching
- Team Development
- Labor Planning
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Workplace safety
- Problem Solving
Certification
- Australian Driver Licence
- Forklift Licence (if applicable)
- Certificate IV in Aged Care Support
- Working With Children Check (Current)
- National Police Check (Current)
Accomplishments
- Promoted from Team Member to Team Leader, Sortation Manager and Operations Manager.
- Managed teams of up to 300 employees.
- Led a warehouse improvement project that saved approximately $1.5 million by redesigning K-Hub storage and distribution processes.
- Consistently achieved productivity and safety KPIs.
- Mentored future leaders.
Timeline
Operations Manager
Kmart Distribution Centre
01.2014 - Current
Sortation Manager
Kmart Distribution Centre
01.2014 - Current
Team Leader
Kmart Distribution Centre
01.2014 - Current
Team Member
Kmart Distribution Centre
01.2014 - Current
Youth Work Experience
High School Diploma -
Diploma of Community Serive
Certificate - Ageing Care
Certificate IV in Ageing Support