Warehouse Operations Supervisor

Staff Australia Pty Ltd.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Australia Pty Ltd. is seeking a Warehouse Operations Supervisor to lead daily warehouse operations in a fast-paced distribution environment.

You will drive team performance, manage labour planning, and ensure the safe, accurate and efficient movement of stock. The role requires proven leadership in a warehouse setting, strong people-management skills, and a solid understanding of warehouse systems and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading warehouse or distribution centre operations.
• Strong people leadership and team development skills.
• Sound understanding of warehouse systems, inventory control, and safety practices.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a high-volume environment.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Forklift licence highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day warehouse operations including receiving, put-away, replenishment, picking, packing, dispatch, returns, and inventory activities.
• Manage labour planning, resource allocation, and workflow priorities to achieve operational targets.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and support to Team Leaders and warehouse staff.
• Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all workplace procedures and standards.
• Monitor productivity, inventory accuracy, quality, housekeeping, and process compliance.
• Support performance management, attendance tracking, timecard reviews, and team development.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and service delivery.

Skills

People leadership

Warehouse operations

Inventory control

Safety practices

Tools

WMS software

RF scanners

Job description

Are you an experienced warehouse leader who thrives in a fast-paced distribution environment? We are seeking a Warehouse Operations Supervisor to lead daily warehouse operations, drive team performance, and ensure the safe, accurate, and efficient movement of stock.

Shift: 6AM - 2PM

Rate: $42ph

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day warehouse operations including receiving, put-away, replenishment, picking, packing, dispatch, returns, and inventory activities.
• Manage labour planning, resource allocation, and workflow priorities to achieve operational targets.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and support to Team Leaders and warehouse staff.
• Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all workplace procedures and standards.
• Monitor productivity, inventory accuracy, quality, housekeeping, and process compliance.
• Support performance management, attendance tracking, timecard reviews, and team development.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and service delivery.

About You

• Proven experience leading warehouse or distribution centre operations.
• Strong people leadership and team development skills.
• Sound understanding of warehouse systems, inventory control, and safety practices.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a high-volume environment.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Forklift licence highly regarded.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead a large operational team within a growing business.
• Fast-paced and dynamic distribution centre environment.
• Career development and progression opportunities.

Why Join Staff Australia?

The job search can be challenging, but with Staff Australia, it doesn't have to be. Staff Australia is an equal opportunity employer. We recognise the importance of employee wellbeing. We have been shaping the Australian labour force for over 25 years and are committed to your career journey. People are our business.