Warehouse Operations Lead - Despatch & Inventory

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

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.