Warehouse Manager

Bidfood; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Online workforce development programs

Corporate Health Plans

Employee Assistance programs

Job summary

Bidfood Australia is seeking a capable Warehouse Manager for our Hume branch. You will lead a team of up to 10 people, coordinate receiving, replenishment, picking, loading and dispatch while maintaining product integrity and safety.

This role requires a current forklift licence, proven warehousing leadership, strong time management and the ability to manage rosters within budget. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment medical examination.

Qualifications

• Current forklift licence is essential.
• Proven warehousing and distribution management experience.
• Strong time management and communication skills.
• Experience leading rosters and resources within budget constraints.
• Understanding of HACCP, WHS and HR practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of up to 10 people and oversee all activities in receiving, replenishment, picking, loading and dispatch.
• Maintain equipment service and maintenance schedules.
• Coach, mentor and perform performance management as required.
• Control costs by minimising damages, wastage and overtime.
• Liaise with the Operations Manager regarding labour requirements and process changes.
• Promote safe working procedures and ensure policies are followed.
• Conduct internal audits of Quality and HACCP based food systems.
• Maintain truck run schedules and despatched truck records.

Skills

Forklift licence

Warehousing management

Inventory control

Time management

Computer literacy

Roster management

HACCP/WH&S/HR understanding

Leadership

Job description

Access to online workforce development programs

Team member access to Corporate Health Plans and other staff benefits

Employee Assistance programs to support Staff and their families

For over 20 years, Bidfood has provided quality ingredients to the foodservice and catering industry in Australia. With 50+ locations and a team over 2,300 nationwide, Bidfood is recognised as one of the country’s leading distributors to the industry. We currently have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and adaptable professional to fill the role of Warehouse Manager at our Hume branch.

About the role:

Reporting to the Branch Manager and Operations Manager, you will be required to manage a team of up to 10 people and organise, supervise and control all work activity relating to receival, replenishment, assembly, loading and delivery of products is conducted accurately and product integrity is maintained. This is a physical position with some heavy lifting.

Duties:

Maintain all equipment service and maintenance schedules

Coach, mentor and execute performance management as required

Control and reduce warehouse expenses by minimising damages, wastage and overtime

Liaise with the Operations Manager regarding labour requirements and work process changes

Promote safe working procedures and ensure policies are implemented and adhered to

Conduct internal audits of the Quality and HACCP based food systems

Maintain truck run schedules and despatched truck registers

Skills and Experience:

Current Forklift licence (essential)

Proven experience in warehousing and distribution management and inventory control

Exceptional time managementand communication skills

Computer literacy, including the ability to quickly learn internal systems

Experience managing rosters and resources within budget constraints

An understanding of HACCP, WHS and HR

Able to provide leadership and motivation to a team

Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment medical