Warehouse Manager / Supervisor

ProFound People; South Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary package

Permanent full-time role

Opportunity to own warehouse function

Job summary

A leading specialist manufacturing firm in Adelaide is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to oversee and optimise its warehouse operations. The role involves managing all aspects of logistics, including inventory management, day-to-day warehouse functions, and stakeholder communication. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in a similar environment, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in inventory management software. This position offers a competitive salary and the chance to make a significant impact within the company.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in warehouse management or senior supervisory role.
• Experience in logistics/manufacturing/engineering environments.
• Successful track record in managing and optimising warehouse systems.
• Strong proficiency in inventory management software.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of warehouse layout and organisation.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive inventory control systems.
• Manage day-to-day warehouse functions including goods receiving.
• Lead inventory management activities and ensure system accuracy.
• Act as key point of contact for logistics and manage internal teams.
• Ensure compliance with WHS policies and champion safety culture.

Skills

Warehouse management

Inventory management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Driver's licence

Tools

ERP/WMS software

Job description

This is a significant opportunity to take full ownership and drive the optimisation of a warehouse function. A prominent Adelaide-based leader in the specialist manufacturing and engineering sector is seeking an experienced, hands-on Warehouse Manager or Supervisor to take full responsibility for its stores and logistics operations.

Reporting directly to the Production Manager, you will be responsible for managing, reviewing, and improving all aspects of the warehouse. This is a critical role that requires a high-calibre, organised, and proactive leader who can manage and refine robust systems to support the company's production and operational teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Warehouse Management: Take full ownership of the warehouse layout, organisation, and optimisation, including racking, bin locations, and process flows.
• Inventory Management: Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive inventory control system (WMS/ERP) for all spare parts, raw materials, and finished goods.
• Operations: Manage all day-to-day warehouse functions, including goods receiving, quality/quantity inspection, secure storage, and timely picking/kitting for production.
• Stock Control: Lead all inventory management activities, including regular cycle counts, full stocktakes, and variance investigations to ensure system accuracy.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as the key point of contact for logistics, confidently managing suppliers, freight forwarders, and internal teams (like production and procurement) to ensure on-time delivery and resolve any discrepancies.
• Compliance & Safety: Champion a safety-first culture and ensure all warehouse operations comply with WHS policies and procedures.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will be a seasoned logistics professional who is not afraid to be hands-on. You thrive on managing systems and bringing order to a dynamic environment.

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in warehouse management or a senior supervisory role.
• Proven background in a logistics, manufacturing, or engineering environment.
• Demonstrated success in managing and optimising warehouse systems, processes, and procedures (experience in process implementation is highly advantageous).
• Strong proficiency with inventory management software (ERP/WMS).
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence and experience to be firm with suppliers and manage internal expectations.
• A high degree of organisation and meticulous attention to detail.
• A valid Australian Driver's Licence.

Highly Desirable

• Previous experience or exposure to purchasing and procurement functions.

Mandatory Requirement

Due to the nature of the industry and project requirements, applicants MUST be an Australian Citizen to be eligible for this position.

What's on Offer

• A highly competitive salary package for the right candidate.
• A rare opportunity to take full ownership of the warehouse function and make it your own.
• A permanent, full-time role with a secure and growing Adelaide-based company.

If you are a hands-on leader ready to take on a challenging and rewarding new role, this is the position for you.