Hands-On Warehouse Leader | Operations & Team Builder

Permanser Consulting; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Permanser Consulting is seeking an experienced, hands-on Warehouse Manager to take ownership of a busy Melbourne distribution centre and lead a team of five to ten staff. This practical leadership role requires actively guiding daily operations on the warehouse floor and driving performance, efficiency and accuracy.

You will oversee receiving, picking, packing, dispatch and stock control, manage rostering and labour, and ensure WH&S standards.

Qualifications

• Five+ years' experience managing a warehouse or distribution centre.
• Proven experience leading a small warehouse team.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory and dispatch.
• Experience with WMS or ERP inventory systems.
• Solution-focused, hands-on leader on the warehouse floor.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good understanding of workplace health and safety.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and manage a team of warehouse staff.
• Be actively involved in day-to-day warehouse operations.
• Oversee receiving, picking, packing, dispatch and stock control.
• Manage workflow, rostering and labour requirements.
• Maintain high standards of order accuracy and inventory management.
• Coordinate incoming deliveries, freight and outbound dispatch.
• Monitor warehouse performance, productivity and operating costs.
• Identify and implement improvements to warehouse processes and efficiencies.
• Manage warehouse equipment, layout and consumables.

Skills

People management

Warehouse operations

Inventory control

WMS/ERP systems

Leadership on floor

Health & safety

Tools

WMS/ERP systems

Job description

Permanser Consulting is seeking an experienced, hands-on Warehouse Manager to take ownership of a busy Melbourne distribution centre and lead a team of five to ten staff. This practical leadership role requires actively guiding daily operations on the warehouse floor and driving performance, efficiency and accuracy.

You will oversee receiving, picking, packing, dispatch and stock control, manage rostering and labour, and ensure WH&S standards.