Warehouse & Distribution Supervisor

Alpine MDF Industries; Wangaratta; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpine MDF Industries Pty Ltd in Wangaratta, Victoria, seeks an experienced Warehouse & Distribution Supervisor to lead the warehouse team and manage daily dispatch of finished products. Based in regional Victoria, the company serves domestic and international markets and offers a hands-on leadership role in a busy manufacturing operation.

You will organise priorities, supervise loads, coordinate freight, maintain inventory accuracy and drive improvements to warehouse performance while ensuring

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse, distribution, dispatch or logistics operations.
• Demonstrated supervisory or team leadership capability.
• Practical experience in daily freight coordination, load planning and dispatch documentation.
• A sound understanding of inventory control, safe loading and transport compliance requirements.
• Experience using an ERP or warehouse system for dispatch, inventory enquiries and transaction processing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily warehouse, storage and dispatch activities.
• Set operational priorities and provide clear direction, coaching and support to warehouse personnel.
• Build loads, prepare load sheets, allocate freight and coordinate dispatch priorities.
• Liaise with freight providers regarding bookings, capacity, collection times, delivery requirements and delays.
• Complete or verify ERP dispatch transactions and ensure dispatch documentation is accurate and complete.
• Optimise truck utilisation while meeting legal load limits and safe loading requirements.
• Maintain inventory accuracy, investigate discrepancies and coordinate stock corrections through approved processes.
• Monitor delivery performance, freight costs and warehouse efficiency.
• Identify training, staffing and resource requirements and raise recommendations with the Supply Chain Manager.

Skills

Team leadership

Freight coordination

Load planning

ERP/warehouse system

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Forklift licences

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Lead warehouse operations and keep finished product moving safely and efficiently.

Alpine MDF Industries Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Warehouse & Distribution Supervisor to lead our warehouse team and coordinate the daily dispatch and distribution of finished products.

Based in Wangaratta, Alpine MDF is one of regional Victoria’s largest and most advanced manufacturing operations, employing over 140 people and supplying MDF products to domestic and international markets.

About the role

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, this is a practical operational leadership role combining warehouse supervision with direct responsibility for daily dispatch planning and freight coordination.

You will organise warehouse priorities, build loads, coordinate freight providers and ensure products are dispatched safely, accurately and on time. Alongside these responsibilities, you will provide clear direction to the warehouse team, maintain inventory accuracy and identify practical improvements to warehouse and distribution performance.

Working closely with Production, Finishing, Supply Chain and Accounts Receivable, you will help ensure finished product moves efficiently from the manufacturing operation through to customer delivery.

The role will suit someone who enjoys leading people while remaining directly involved in the daily coordination and problem-solving required to keep a busy warehouse operating effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise daily warehouse, storage and dispatch activities.
• Set operational priorities and provide clear direction, coaching and support to warehouse personnel.
• Build loads, prepare load sheets, allocate freight and coordinate dispatch priorities.
• Liaise with freight providers regarding bookings, capacity, collection times, delivery requirements and delays.
• Complete or verify ERP dispatch transactions and ensure dispatch documentation is accurate and complete.
• Optimise truck utilisation while meeting legal load limits and safe loading requirements.
• Maintain inventory accuracy, investigate discrepancies and coordinate stock corrections through approved processes.
• Manage storage utilisation, stock rotation, housekeeping and warehouse layout.
• Monitor delivery performance, freight costs, product damage and warehouse efficiency.
• Ensure equipment inspections, defect reporting and servicing requirements are completed.
• Identify training, staffing and resource requirements and raise recommendations with the Supply Chain Manager.
• Support freight provider performance reviews and recommend service and cost improvements.
• Lead practical improvements to warehouse safety, accuracy and efficiency.

What you’ll bring

• Experience in warehouse, distribution, dispatch or logistics operations.
• Demonstrated supervisory or team leadership capability.
• Practical experience in daily freight coordination, load planning and dispatch documentation.
• A sound understanding of inventory control, safe loading and transport compliance requirements.
• Experience using an ERP or warehouse system for dispatch, inventory enquiries and transaction processing.
• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills, with the ability to respond to changing operational requirements.
• Confidence communicating with employees, freight providers, contractors and internal teams.
• The ability to interpret operational information and prepare clear warehouse and freight reports.
• A practical approach to problem-solving and a commitment to safe working practices.
• Relevant forklift or other operational licences where required for assigned duties.

Experience in manufacturing, timber, wood panels, building products or a similar warehouse and distribution environment would be well regarded.

Working arrangements

This is a site-based position involving regular presence in warehouse and loading areas, together with daily dispatch planning, freight coordination and system administration.

You will work closely with the Supply Chain Manager to manage competing priorities, address operational issues and maintain effective coverage of warehouse and dispatch activities.

• Take ownership of a varied role combining team leadership, warehouse operations and freight coordination.
• Use your experience to improve dispatch performance, inventory accuracy and warehouse efficiency.
• Work closely with manufacturing and supply chain teams and see the direct results of your contribution.
• Join an established regional manufacturer supplying domestic and international markets.
• Enjoy the lifestyle benefits of living and working in North East Victoria.