Lead Warehouse: Build Teams, Drive Safety & Improvement

Talent Right; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Highgate is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to lead the South Australian Distribution Centre. This is a hands-on, on‑the‑floor role focused on building teams, improving processes, and driving safety outcomes.

You will report to the National Supply Chain Manager and lead a small team, ensuring safe, efficient operations while developing capability and supporting broader supply chain goals. The role is highly visible and impact‑driven, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership role within warehouse environments.
• Strong people leadership and coaching ability.
• Experience in safety, quality and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of warehouse professionals.
• Oversee daily warehouse operations: receiving, put-away, picking and dispatch.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and stock control.
• Drive safety, quality and compliance initiatives across site.
• Lead continuous improvement and process optimisation projects.
• Improve warehouse efficiency, productivity and workflow.
• Manage warehouse KPIs and performance.
• Support workforce planning and capability development.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain, Procurement and Operations teams.
• Position warehouse to support future growth.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Warehouse operations

Inventory management

Safety & compliance

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Coaching

Forklift licence

WMS

Warehouse technology

Supply chain collaboration

Education

Lean Six Sigma certification

Tools

WMS

Job description

Highgate is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to lead the South Australian Distribution Centre. This is a hands-on, on‑the‑floor role focused on building teams, improving processes, and driving safety outcomes.

You will report to the National Supply Chain Manager and lead a small team, ensuring safe, efficient operations while developing capability and supporting broader supply chain goals. The role is highly visible and impact‑driven, with a focus on continuous improvement.