Warehouse Manager

Hire Republic; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Republic in Southeast Queensland is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Manager to lead day-to-day operations and the despatch of events equipment across sites. You will supervise a team, manage rostering and inventory, and uphold safety and cost efficiency.

You’ll drive continuous improvement, maintain fleet services, and ensure accurate stock controls and timely deliveries to high-profile events across Brisbane and the wider region.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in warehousing with at least 1 year as a supervisor or manager.
• Current forklift licence and experience operating forklifts in a warehouse or site environment.
• Strong problem solving and decision‑making skills and ability to manage operational challenges.
• Experience handling varied freight including bulky or oversized products would be an advantage.
• Good working knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control and despatch and transport processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the warehouse.
• Manage rostering, timesheet and labour to support operational efficiency.
• Ensure plant, equipment and facilities are maintained and compliant.
• Manage service schedules, washing and maintenance of our own fleet of trucks and smaller vehicles.
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse processes, efficiency and operational performance.
• Maintain accurate inventory management including stock control, cycle counts and audits.
• Lead toolbox talks, reinforce safe work practices and maintain a clean, well‑organised warehouse.

Skills

Team leadership

Warehouse operations

Inventory control

Despatch & transport

MS Office

Tools

Forklift license

Stock management systems

Job description

We are Hire Republic; Southeast Queensland's premier event infrastructure supplier and we are looking for a suitable Warehouse Manager to join our team.

We supply marquees, flooring, design and furniture for some of Southeast Queensland and Northern NSW major events such as Brisbane International Tennis, Sanctuary Cove Boat Show, Gold Coast 500, Townsville 500 & Brisbane Festival, just to name a few.

With an ever-growing work portfolio, we are looking for a Warehouse Manager to lead our team. Reporting to the Operations Manager in this hands‑on role you will be responsible for the day to management of our warehouse and despatch logistics to our event sites and clients.

About The Role

As Warehouse Manager, you’ll own the day to day running of the warehouse assessing operational workloads, deploying the daily despatch runs, and oversee all areas to keep operations safe and cost effective. You’ll lead your team and drive a strong culture of safety, service and continuous improvement. You’ll have the autonomy to make a difference backed by a strong brand with and supportive team behind you.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Oversee of the day-to-day operations of the warehouse.
• Manage rostering, timesheet and labour to support operational efficiency.
• Ensure plant, equipment and facilities are maintained and compliant.
• Manage service schedules, washing and maintenance of our own fleet of trucks and smaller vehicles.
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse processes, efficiency and operational performance.
• Maintain accurate inventory management including stock control, cycle counts and audits.
• Lead toolbox talks, reinforce safe work practices and maintain a clean, well‑organised warehouse.

Who We’re Looking For

A reliable hands‑on warehouse leader with experience supervising teams in a fast paced, high‑volume environment, ready to take the next step in your career.

Your key attributes are:

• Minimum 2 -3 years’ experience in warehousing with at least 1 year as a supervisor or manager.
• Current forklift licence and experience operating forklifts in a warehouse or site environment.
• Strong problem solving and decision‑making skills and ability to manage operational challenges.
• Experience handling varied freight including bulky or oversized products would be an advantage.
• Good working knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control and despatch and transport processes.
• Confident in Microsoft Office and stock management systems.