Warehouse Manager - Epping

Escare Holdings; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Staff development

Job summary

Cadell Food Service in Epping, Victoria, is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to lead our high-performing warehouse operations team on two shifts. You will oversee receival, picking, packing, replenishment and inventory management for 25-40 staff, driving safety, efficiency and culture.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong coaching, KPI focus, and change-management skills to deliver operational excellence in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing warehouse/DC or 3PL teams of 30+ staff.
• FMCG background is advantageous.
• Hands-on leadership with focus on safety, efficiency and culture.
• Strong planning, coaching and performance management capability.

Responsibilities

• Ensure workplace health & safety compliance and embed a safety-first culture.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of 25-40 staff across two shifts.
• Manage labour planning, rostering and workforce utilisation.
• Oversee use of WMS systems, Pick to Voice, inventory and receival processes.
• Drive and implement change management initiatives to improve warehouse efficiency and team culture.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to team leaders to build capability and accountability.
• Monitor KPIs and implement continuous improvement initiatives across operations.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Change management

Safety & compliance

WMS familiarity

Excel reporting

Communication

Coaching & mentoring

Tools

WMS systems

Pick to Voice

Excel (reporting)

Job description

Significant Leadership Opportunity in Warehousing.

Cadell Food Service is a family-owned Australian success story. Over more than 20 years, we've built our reputation on customer service and the quality of our people. Today, we employ more than 180 staff across offices in Echuca and Epping, supplying a wide base of customers throughout Victoria and beyond.

We are now seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to lead our high-performing warehouse operations team at our Epping site. This is a permanent, full-time role offering an excellent remuneration package and the chance to make a real impact on operational excellence and cultural change.

The Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will oversee all day-to-day activities across the Epping warehouse, covering receival, picking, packing, replenishment and inventory management. With responsibility for two shifts and a workforce of 25-40 staff, you'll provide clear leadership, coaching and support while maintaining high service levels to our customers.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you will set the standard for safety, efficiency and team culture.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure workplace health & safety compliance and embed a safety-first culture.

Lead, motivate, and develop a team of 25-40 staff across two shifts.

Manage labour planning, rostering and workforce utilisation.

Oversee use of WMS systems, Pick to Voice, inventory and receival processes.

Drive and implement change management initiatives to improve warehouse efficiency and team culture.

Provide coaching and mentoring to team leaders to build capability and accountability.

Monitor KPIs and implement continuous improvement initiatives across operations.

Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

About You

We are seeking a seasoned warehouse professional with proven experience in DC or 3PL operations. Ideally, you will bring an FMCG background and have demonstrated ability to manage large teams in fast-paced environments.

What You'll Bring

Proven track record managing warehouse/DC or 3PL teams of 30+ staff.

Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire, coach and hold teams accountable.

Demonstrated change management experience and ability to drive cultural improvement.

Experience working with WMS systems, Pick to Voice, and Excel for reporting and analysis.

Solid understanding of receival, pick, pack and inventory processes, ideally in FMCG.

Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

A hands-on, results-focused approach with a commitment to high service levels.

Why pick Cadell Food Service

Join a family‑owned, values‑driven organisation with a strong track record of growth.

Play a key role in leading and shaping a large warehouse team.

Work in a supportive environment where staff development and customer service are at the heart of what we do.

Be based at our modern Epping warehousing and office complex with expansion plans soon

Competitive remuneration package commensurate with skills and experience.