Warehouse Manager

Excellent Salary

Northern Suburbs

Monday-Friday, 7am – 3pm

A fantastic opportunity exists for an experienced ‘hands on’ Warehouse Manager to join a national supplier and distributor of office equipment on a permanent full time basis located in Tullamarine.

You will be responsible for the day to day running of the Warehouse whilst managing, leading, and motivating a small team of 6 staff members, and driving system & process improvements to increase operational efficiencies within the warehouse.

Duties will include, although are not limited to:

Manage the running of an efficient warehouse operation which can fulfil operational and customer demand and meet set targets

Overseeing and assisting the warehouse team to ensure effective operation of the warehouse from receipt of goods, storage, order processing, picking, packing and dispatch

Be willing to assist with store duties including loading/unloading trucks and picking and packing orders during busy periods

Manage and co-ordinate efficient logistics of domestic and international freight

Train new Warehouse operatives within area of responsibility

Ensure inventories and stock movements are recorded accurately

Ensure that any computerised or automated systems are accurate and up to date

Identify any systems improvements and make recommendations for change

Where possible resolve any issues or problems which occur in the warehouse. Where appropriate elevate the issue to a more senior level

Ensure all OH&S guidelines are followed to ensure a safe working environment

To be considered for this position you will have:

A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role

Solid leadership capability in a ‘hands on’ role, with the ability to lead, mentor and manage a team of skilled people to achieve targets

Lateral thinker with the ability to make timely decisions

Effective interpersonal and communication skills with a ‘can do’ attitude

Intermediate computer skills with experience with warehouse management systems (Oracle an advantage)

LF Forklift Licence and RF Scanning experience essential

It is essential that you have a “can do” hands on approach with strong organisational skills.

If you believe that you have the necessary attributes to succeed in this challenging and rewarding role, please forward your resume in ‘word’ format by selecting “apply” or alternatively call Maria Di Natale on 03 9353 2000 for a confidential discussion.