Afternoon Shift Manager

CoolDrive; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job Security

Training & Career Development

Employee Assistance Program

Exclusive product discounts

Job summary

CoolDrive Auto Parts is seeking an Afternoon Shift Manager for Blackburn & Box Hill, VIC, transitioning to a new Boronia facility. This full-time role requires leadership of the warehouse team, managing goods, and ensuring safety and accuracy.

You will drive performance, train staff, and support continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has strong people-management skills, experience with warehouse systems, and proficiency with Excel.

Qualifications

• Experience with an Advanced Warehouse Management System.
• Strong people management skills.
• Good computer skills, especially Excel.
• Valid Australian forklift licence desirable.

Responsibilities

• Drive and be accountable for outcomes and continual improvement.
• Supervise, train and direct employees to achieve department outcomes.
• Manage incoming goods, receipting, data entry and control of goods for put away.
• Ensure timely identification and movement of goods to designated locations.
• Ensure goods are packaged and labelled per specs prior to put away or despatch.
• Maintain warehouse safety and cleanliness; support team members.

Skills

Advanced WMS

People management

Excel literacy

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Forklift Licence LO/LF

Job description

CoolDrive Auto Parts is a supplier of autoparts, tools, equipment and accessories to the trade, with over 40,000 parts, tools and equipment available. We are your local Mechanics auto parts supplier, with demonstrated knowledge and service.

We are a truly Australian family owned and operated business established in 1977 by W.J. Blanchard, employing around 950 team members across 38 locations in Australia, New Zealand and China.

At CoolDrive, we Live by our Values

Our values are not something that exists only on the office wall, we live by them every day.

Work Together, Show You Care, Act Fairly, Aim To Inspire and Embrace Change.

We have a great opportunity for an Afternoon Shift Managerto join our Blackburn & Box Hill, VICteam on a Full-Time basis. This position will transition to our new State of the Art Facility which is based in Boronia.

Your Responsibilities:

• Drive and be accountable for outcomes, and focus on continual improvement
• Supervise, train and direct employees within the area of responsibility to achieve the required outcomes for the department;
• Manage incoming goods, receipting, data entry and control of goods in readiness for putting away;
• Ensure timely identification and movement of goods into their designatedlocation within the warehouse;
• Ensure goods are packaged and labelled according to company or customer specifications prior to put away or despatch;
• Ensure warehouse is maintained in a safe, clean and tidy condition; and
• Assist and support team members.

What you will Bring:

• Strong Safety Mindset
• Experience with an Advanced Warehouse Management System (Highly Desirable) ;
• Strong people Management Skills (Highly desirable);
• Good computer skills and familiar with Microsoft Excel (Highly desirable);
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines;
• Ability to shift your priorities in response to the demands of a situation.
• A positive ‘can do’ attitude and a willingness to grasp opportunities; and
• Valid Australian Driver’s Licence (Desirable);
• Valid Forklift Licence (LO and LF Desirable);
• General Automotive knowledge

What's in it for you

• Job Security

  Enjoy the stability of a long-term career with a company that values loyalty and commitment. We offer secure employment with a strong focus on retaining and supporting our team through all economic cycles.

  We believe in rewarding our employees fairly for their skills and contributions.

• Training and Career Development

  Grow with us! We invest in your future through comprehensive onboarding, ongoing training, and clear career progression pathways. Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

• Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Program

  Your mental and physical health matter. Our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free access to professional counselling and wellbeing resources to support you through life’s challenges—at work and beyond.

Enjoy exclusive discounts on our products as a valued member of the team. We make it easy for you to experience the quality and benefits of the items we offer.

At CoolDrive Auto Parts we embrace diversity across our workforce and are committed to providing inclusive and equal employment opportunities to all candidates.

Thank you for applying to work at CoolDrive Auto Parts! Due to the volume of applications we receive only shortlisted applicants are contacted.