Warehouse Supervisor

Rapid Haulage; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + superannuation

Mobile provided

Laptop provided

Job summary

Rapid Haulage is seeking an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to lead our Adelaide warehouse team and ensure safe, efficient operations on a day-to-day basis.

You will coordinate tasks, manage stock movements, and uphold WHS standards while collaborating with Transport and Operations teams to deliver reliable service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse supervisory or team leader role.
• Experience within transport, logistics, distribution or warehousing.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse processes and inventory control.
• A current forklift licence and practical forklift experience.
• Strong understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication and people-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the day-to-day warehouse team and activities.
• Allocate daily tasks and ensuring priorities are met.
• Coordinate receivals, dispatch, loading, unloading and stock movements.
• Ensure freight is handled, stored and secured correctly.
• Maintain accurate inventory and stock records.
• Monitor warehouse productivity, housekeeping and presentation.
• Ensure forklifts, equipment and warehouse areas are used safely.
• Support and enforce WHS procedures and company policies.
• Conduct toolbox talks, team meetings and regular performance discussions.
• Train, coach and support warehouse employees.
• Work closely with Team Leaders, Customer Service and Warehouse Manager to coordinate daily requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse processes and efficiency.
• Investigate and address discrepancies, damages and operational issues.
• Ensure all documentation and systems are completed accurately.
• Lead by example and maintaining a positive, accountable team culture.

Skills

Warehouse supervision

Team leadership

Inventory control

Forklift operation

Communication

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

Attractive Salary + Mobile + Laptop + Super

Lead our warehouse teams and keep our operations moving!

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Warehouse Supervisor to join our growing transport and logistics operation.

This is a key role responsible for the day-to-day coordination of our warehouse, ensuring goods are received, stored, handled and dispatched safely and efficiently.

You will lead a team, maintain high warehouse standards and work closely with our Transport and Operations teams to ensure our customers receive a reliable and professional service.

About the role

Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Supervise and coordinate the day-to-day warehouse team and activities
• Allocate daily tasks and ensuring priorities are met
• Coordinate receivals, dispatch, loading, unloading and stock movements
• Ensure freight is handled, stored and secured correctly
• Maintain accurate inventory and stock records
• Monitor warehouse productivity, housekeeping and presentation
• Ensure forklifts, equipment and warehouse areas are used safely
• Support and enforce WHS procedures and company policies
• Conduct toolbox talks, team meetings and regular performance discussions
• Train, coach and support warehouse employees
• Work closely with Team Leaders, Customer Service and Warehouse Manager to coordinate daily requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse processes and efficiency
• Investigate and address discrepancies, damages and operational issues
• Ensure all documentation and systems are completed accurately
• Lead by example and maintaining a positive, accountable team culture

About you

We are looking for someone who is hands-on, organised and confident leading a team.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a warehouse supervisory or team leader role
• Experience within transport, logistics, distribution or warehousing
• Strong knowledge of warehouse processes and inventory control
• A current forklift licence and practical forklift experience
• Strong understanding of workplace health and safety requirements
• Excellent communication and people-management skills
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Good computer and warehouse management system skills
• The ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
• A practical, can-do attitude and willingness to get involved on the warehouse floor

What we offer

• Competitive salary + superannuation
• Stable, full-time employment with an established family-owned transport and logistics business
• A hands-on leadership role with genuine responsibility
• Supportive management and a strong team environment
• Opportunities to develop your leadership and operational skills
• The opportunity to contribute ideas and improve the way we operate
• A workplace that values safety, teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement

Ready to take the next step?

If you're an experienced warehouse leader who enjoys being hands-on, developing people and making sure the operation runs safely and efficiently, we'd love to hear from you.

To be considered for this opportunity with Rapid, you must have full and unrestricted working rights for Australia. We regret to advise sponsorship is not available.

What can I earn as a Warehouse Supervisor

Keith Finch founded Rapid Haulage in 1977 with just one vehicle. Now, the Rapid Group has grown to consist of a fleet of over 100 vehicles.

Rapid Haulage has diversified into different fields within the transport industry as it has grown. Today we transport everywhere from local and intrastate to interstate and international deliveries; we transport refrigerated goods, general cargo, oversize loads and dangerous goods; we store and distribute everything from tinned food to motor vehicles and our fleet contains utes, road trains and everything in between. Specialised equipment and experienced staff allow the Rapid Group to offer an extensive range of services without compromising on quality.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

Keith Finch founded Rapid Haulage in 1977 with just one vehicle. Now, the Rapid Group has grown to consist of a fleet of over 100 vehicles.

Rapid Haulage has diversified into different fields within the transport industry as it has grown. Today we transport everywhere from local and intrastate to interstate and international deliveries; we transport refrigerated goods, general cargo, oversize loads and dangerous goods; we store and distribute everything from tinned food to motor vehicles and our fleet contains utes, road trains and everything in between. Specialised equipment and experienced staff allow the Rapid Group to offer an extensive range of services without compromising on quality.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

Keith Finch founded Rapid Haulage in 1977 with just one vehicle. Now, the Rapid Group has grown to consist of a fleet of over 100 vehicles.

Rapid Haulage has diversified into different fields within the transport industry as it has grown. Today we transport everything from local and intrastate to interstate and international deliveries; we transport refrigerated goods, general cargo, oversize loads and dangerous goods; we store and distribute everything from tinned food to motor vehicles and our fleet contains utes, road trains and everything in between. Specialised equipment and experienced staff allow the Rapid Group to offer an extensive range of services without compromising on quality.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.