Warehouse Supervisor

Kalmar Global; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Safety-first culture

Professional development

Global network

Job summary

Kalmar is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor based in Footscray, Melbourne, to lead daily warehouse operations and ensure service excellence. You will supervise staff, manage inventory workflows in SAP, and uphold OH&S standards within a 5S framework.

Reporting to the Inventory Manager, you will partner with Parts Managers and service teams to optimize dispatch schedules and deliveries while driving continuous improvement across facilities and safety programs.

Qualifications

• Experience leading warehouse or parts operations in industrial sectors.
• Knowledge of SAP or similar WMS for inventory transactions.
• Strong numerical skills and dispatch/receiving coordination.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder communication.
• Valid Australian car license and forklift license.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily store activities including parts picking, receipts, and stock replenishment.
• Conduct stocktakes and maintain accurate SAP records.
• Enforce safety policies and log incidents via Quentic.
• Lead and support warehouse staff and coordinate with service teams.
• Oversee facility organization and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Team leadership

SAP / WMS

Inventory management

OH&S safety

5S principles

Education

Year 10 High School

Tools

SAP

Quentic

Job description

At Kalmar, we move goods across critical supply chains worldwide. As a forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services, we set the industry benchmark for a zero-emission future. Driven by teamwork, innovation, and customer focus, we foster an inclusive culture where your work makes a real impact.

Join us and take your career to the next level As a Warehouse Supervisor based in Footscray, Melbourne, you will lead daily warehouse operations to achieve operational targets and maintain service excellence. Reporting to the Inventory Manager, you will supervise local warehouse staff, manage inventory workflows, and ensure strict compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

What are your key responsibilities

• Warehouse Operations: Direct daily store activities, ensuring spare parts picking, inbound receipts, and stock replenishment orders are processed efficiently and accurately.
• Inventory & SAP Management: Conduct cyclic and annual stocktakes, manage bin locations, and maintain accurate records of all receipts, issues, and stock requests in SAP.
• OH&S & Safety Compliance: Maintain a safe workplace by enforcing safety policies, conducting Take 5s and asset inspections, and logging incidents via Quentic.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and support warehouse personnel while collaborating closely with Parts Managers, parts interpreters, and service dispatch teams.
• Facility & Quality Control: Oversee store organisation and security using 5S principles, manage facility maintenance with suppliers, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

What we offer you

• Competitive Package: A remuneration package aligned with your supervisory experience and global industry standards.
• Safety-First Culture: A supportive environment focused on achieving zero workplace accidents.
• Professional Development: Access to ongoing training covering SAP systems, safety processes, and analytics tools.
• Global Community: Become part of an international network driving sustainable logistics and material handling solutions.

What you bring to the role

• Experience: substantial experience in warehouse or parts operations within the industrial, mechanical handling, motor vehicle, or port sectors, including team leadership experience.
• Qualifications & Licenses: Minimum Year 10 High School education, a valid Australian car driver's license, and an Australian Forklift license.
• Technical & Systems Skills: Strong working knowledge of SAP (or equivalent WMS), sound numerical skills, and experience managing dispatch and receiving schedules.
• Leadership & Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to motivate teams and build positive relationships with stakeholders.

Please note that we do not accept unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies.

About Kalmar

Kalmar is a global leader in sustainable material handling equipment and services, supporting ports, terminals, distribution centres, and heavy industry in over 120 countries.