Regional Warehouse Manager

Harvey Norman; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Parental leave

Fitness Passport

Professional development

Job summary

Harvey Norman is seeking a proven leader to monitor, evaluate and review franchised warehouse operations across the network. Based in Adelaide or Perth, the role requires travel to support sites nationwide and to develop capability within warehouse teams.

You will champion continuous improvement, drive adoption of processes, and provide training and coaching to Proprietors and Managers, ensuring regulatory compliance and high performance across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in retail warehouse operations.
• High level of written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management, planning and organisational skills.
• Experience in managing multiple sites and coordinating with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to travel to multiple warehouse sites within metropolitan and regional areas.
• In depth knowledge of warehouse operations, OH&S, and retail practices.

Responsibilities

• Review current practices, conduct assessments, and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Assist Franchise Proprietor and Warehouse Manager with staff recruitment and performance management.
• Visit assigned warehouse sites to ensure OH&S compliance.
• Identify improvements and develop initiatives for warehouse sites to present to the business.
• Provide operational training and coaching to Proprietors, Warehouse Managers and Administration Managers.
• Build and maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Coaching

OH&S knowledge

Retail warehouse operations

Job description

As Australia’s largest retailer of lifestyle products, with nearly 300 stores worldwide, Harvey Norman® has been a part of almost every Australian’s shopping experience. Whether getting the latest electronic gadgets, or furnishing your first home, Harvey Norman® is the place where you can shop with confidence.

About the role

Reporting to the National Warehouse Operations Manager, your primary responsibilities will include monitoring, evaluating, and reviewing franchised warehouse operations to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. You will also focus on developing capabilities within the franchised warehouse teams. You will champion and demonstrate a culture of continuous improvement, promoting the adoption of processes and procedures.

The successful candidate can be based in either Perth or Adelaide, with regular local, regional and interstate travel required to support franchised warehouse operations across the network.

Responsibilities include;

• Reviewing current practices, conducting assessments, and providing recommendations for improvement.
• Assisting the Franchise Proprietor and Warehouse Manager with staff recruitment and performance management as needed.
• Visiting assigned warehouse sites to ensure compliance with OH&S requirements.
• Identifying improvements and developing initiatives for warehouse sites to present to the business, focusing on overall warehouse operations.
• Providing operational training and coaching to Proprietors, Warehouse Managers and Administration Managers.
• Building and maintaining internal and external stakeholder relationships.

About you

With a passion for warehouse operations, you will bring proven experience in influencing and negotiating with both internal and external stakeholders to achieve the best outcomes for the business. Additionally, you can train and mentor stakeholders effectively.

You will also have:

• 5+ years of experience in retail warehouse operations.
• High level of written and verbal communication skills.
• Great time management, planning and organisational skills.
• Experience in managing multiple sites and coordinating with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to travel to multiple warehouse sites within metropolitan and regional areas.
• Possess in depth knowledge of warehouse operations, OH&S, and retail practices.

This opportunity will provide:

• Salary packaging and novated leasingoptions for eligible employees.
• Company paid parental leave for eligible employees.

Access to Fitness Passport.

• Professional development and career progression.
• Experience working with an Iconic Australian Brand with global success in NZ, Asia, and Europe.
• A supportive team environment that celebrates diversity and promotes a healthy work and family life balance.
• Opportunities to make discounted purchases on a great range of products and services.

Have we got your interest?

Please note that only people with the right to work in Australia should apply for this position.

Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd, a public company that, as a franchisor, grants franchises to independent business operators, as business owners who retail products for the home and office in the following categories: Electrical, Computers & Communications, Small Appliances, Furniture, Bedding & Manchester, Home Improvements, Lighting and Carpet & Flooring. There are Harvey Norman stores in Australia, New Zealand, Slovenia, Ireland, Singapore and Malaysia.

Harvey Norman has become a household name and everyone is familiar with the slogan ‘Go Harvey, Go Harvey, Go Harvey Norman’. This company motto, much like the supporting anthem for a favourite sporting team, conveys the enthusiasm and entrepreneurial pirit embedded in the Franchise operators and the Harvey Norman culture.

Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.

Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd, a public company that, as a franchisor, grants franchises to independent business operators, as business owners who retail products for the home and office in the following categories: Electrical, Computers & Communications, Small Appliances, Furniture, Bedding & Manchester, Home Improvements, Lighting and Carpet & Flooring. There are Harvey Norman stores in Australia, New Zealand, Slovenia, Ireland, Singapore and Malaysia.

Harvey Norman has become a household name and everyone is familiar with the slogan ‘Go Harvey, Go Harvey, Go Harvey Norman’. This company motto, much like the supporting anthem for a favourite sporting team, conveys the enthusiasm and entrepreneurial pirit embedded in the Franchise operators and the Harvey Norman culture.

Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.