Warehouse Superintendent

Local Workforce Hire; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Local Workforce Hire in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Warehouse Superintendent to oversee daily warehouse operations, lead a team and ensure efficient movement, storage and dispatch of goods. You will be a hands-on leader focused on operational efficiency, inventory control, and safety.

You will manage receiving, storage, picking, packing and dispatch, drive continuous improvement, and ensure accurate records and reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience managing or supervising warehouse operations.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Experience with inventory control and warehouse management systems.
• A sound understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Forklift experience or a current forklift licence will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, picking, packing and dispatch.
• Lead, supervise and develop warehouse staff to achieve operational targets.
• Coordinate stock control, inventory accuracy and warehouse organisation.
• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety procedures.
• Monitor productivity, identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements.
• Coordinate deliveries, dispatch schedules and transport requirements.
• Maintain accurate warehouse records and operational reporting.
• Work closely with management and other departments to meet business requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Inventory control

WMS

Workplace safety

Organization

Communication

Problem-solving

Prioritization

Forklift experience

Tools

WMS

Job description

Location: Laverton North
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: Competitive Salary Package + Superannuation

About the Role

Local Workforce Hire is seeking an experienced Warehouse Superintendent to oversee daily warehouse operations, lead a team and ensure the efficient movement, storage and dispatch of goods.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on warehouse leader who understands operational efficiency, workplace safety, inventory management and team performance.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, picking, packing and dispatch.

Lead, supervise and develop warehouse staff to achieve operational targets.

Coordinate stock control, inventory accuracy and warehouse organisation.

Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety procedures.

Monitor productivity, identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements.

Coordinate deliveries, dispatch schedules and transport requirements.

Maintain accurate warehouse records and operational reporting.

Work closely with management and other departments to meet business requirements.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Previous experience managing or supervising warehouse operations.

Strong leadership and team management skills.

Experience with inventory control and warehouse management systems.

A sound understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.

Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

A practical, hands‑on approach with a focus on continuous improvement.

Forklift experience or a current forklift licence will be highly regarded.

Why Apply?

Permanent, full-time opportunity.

Competitive salary package.

Opportunity to take ownership of warehouse operations.

Join an organisation focused on operational excellence and teamwork.