Senior Warehouse Operations Leader – Pilbara (Hybrid)

Fortescue; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Fortescue is seeking a Senior Manager, Warehouse Operations to lead a geographically dispersed team across Pilbara operations and Perth, driving safe, efficient and reliable warehouse services. This role champions continuous improvement, centralised warehousing and digital adoption while partnering with Maintenance, Operations and Logistics to meet operational priorities.

You will shape an integrated, customer-focused warehousing model that supports availability of parts and materials, delivers

Qualifications

• Experience leading large, geographically dispersed or multi-site teams.
• Strong understanding of warehouse management, inventory control and parts availability.
• Proven track record in safety leadership and risk controls.
• Experience driving continuous improvement and data-driven decision making.
• Experience collaborating with Maintenance, Operations, Supply Chain and Logistics.
• Experience leading warehouse transformation initiatives or centralised logistics.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Supply Chain/Operations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead a geographically dispersed warehouse workforce across Pilbara operations.
• Provide visible safety leadership and ensure compliance with controls and safe work practices.
• Oversee end-to-end warehouse operations including receipt, storage, handling and dispatch.
• Drive inventory accuracy, parts availability and on-time service delivery.
• Lead continuous improvement to boost productivity and reduce waste.
• Use data and root-cause analysis to identify bottlenecks and implement sustainable improvements.
• Build partnerships with Maintenance, Operations, Planning and Logistics to align priorities.
• Support strategic transformation towards centralised warehousing and decarbonisation.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

Multi-site leadership

Inventory management

Safety leadership

Process improvement

Education

Supply Chain/Logistics degree

Tools

WMS familiarity

Job description

Fortescue is seeking a Senior Manager, Warehouse Operations to lead a geographically dispersed team across Pilbara operations and Perth, driving safe, efficient and reliable warehouse services. This role champions continuous improvement, centralised warehousing and digital adoption while partnering with Maintenance, Operations and Logistics to meet operational priorities.

You will shape an integrated, customer-focused warehousing model that supports availability of parts and materials, delivers