Warehouse Leader: Drive Safe, Efficient, Team‑Driven Ops

AkzoNobel; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AkzoNobel in Sydney, Australia is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to lead the Wetherill Park site, overseeing daily warehouse operations, stock control, and customer service. This hands-on leadership role focuses on safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement, with responsibility for coordinating teams, improving processes, and ensuring accurate inventory.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and hold a Forklift licence along with ERP experience, join AkzoNobel to help deliver

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics or distribution supervisory role.
• Strong people leadership and team coordination skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A demonstrated commitment to HSE, process compliance and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the Wetherill Park Warehouse, ensuring safe, efficient and timely service.
• Plan warehouse activities and allocate tasks to maximise efficiency and stock control targets.
• Lead and support warehouse team members, including developing their skills and capabilities.
• Maintain accurate stock control, including cycle counts, annual stocktake and SLOB management.
• Coordinate the receipt, put-away, picking, packing and dispatch of products.
• Tint paint and load vehicles when required, while maintaining safety and quality.
• Manage warehouse layout and support planning for future product range expansion.
• Ensure effective processing of warehouse documentation, data entry and administration.
• Support purchasing, dispatch, invoicing and other warehouse administration activities.
• Provide back‑up support to the Warehouse Administrator when required.
• Maintain high standards of customer service and liaise effectively with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Work closely with Sales and Warehouse teams to ensure strong communication and smooth customer fulfilment.
• Facilitate monthly site safety meetings, conduct regular HSE audits and ensure compliance with company HSE standards.
• Utilise incident reporting and root cause analysis processes to identify and address safety and operational issues.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives, including improvements to warehouse and paint tinting processes.
• Become proficient in SAP and other systems supporting Customer Service, Logistics, Planning and Supply functions.
• Work collaboratively with Procurement, IT, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams to support effective business processes.
• Operate and maintain forklifts and other warehouse equipment in accordance with safety requirements.

Skills

People leadership

Team coordination

Organisational skills

Customer service mindset

HSE compliance

Forklift licence

Hands-on approach

Stock control

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

AkzoNobel in Sydney, Australia is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to lead the Wetherill Park site, overseeing daily warehouse operations, stock control, and customer service. This hands-on leadership role focuses on safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement, with responsibility for coordinating teams, improving processes, and ensuring accurate inventory.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and hold a Forklift licence along with ERP experience, join AkzoNobel to help deliver