Warehouse Supervisor

AkzoNobel; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AkzoNobel in Sydney, Australia is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to lead the Wetherill Park site, overseeing daily warehouse operations, stock control, and customer service. This hands-on leadership role focuses on safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement, with responsibility for coordinating teams, improving processes, and ensuring accurate inventory.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and hold a Forklift licence along with ERP experience, join AkzoNobel to help deliver

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics or distribution supervisory role.
• Strong people leadership and team coordination skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A demonstrated commitment to HSE, process compliance and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the Wetherill Park Warehouse, ensuring safe, efficient and timely service.
• Plan warehouse activities and allocate tasks to maximise efficiency and stock control targets.
• Lead and support warehouse team members, including developing their skills and capabilities.
• Maintain accurate stock control, including cycle counts, annual stocktake and SLOB management.
• Coordinate the receipt, put-away, picking, packing and dispatch of products.
• Tint paint and load vehicles when required, while maintaining safety and quality.
• Manage warehouse layout and support planning for future product range expansion.
• Ensure effective processing of warehouse documentation, data entry and administration.
• Support purchasing, dispatch, invoicing and other warehouse administration activities.
• Provide back‑up support to the Warehouse Administrator when required.
• Maintain high standards of customer service and liaise effectively with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Work closely with Sales and Warehouse teams to ensure strong communication and smooth customer fulfilment.
• Facilitate monthly site safety meetings, conduct regular HSE audits and ensure compliance with company HSE standards.
• Utilise incident reporting and root cause analysis processes to identify and address safety and operational issues.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives, including improvements to warehouse and paint tinting processes.
• Become proficient in SAP and other systems supporting Customer Service, Logistics, Planning and Supply functions.
• Work collaboratively with Procurement, IT, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams to support effective business processes.
• Operate and maintain forklifts and other warehouse equipment in accordance with safety requirements.

Skills

People leadership

Team coordination

Organisational skills

Customer service mindset

HSE compliance

Forklift licence

Hands-on approach

Stock control

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.
For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com
© 2024 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.

About The Role

Lead our warehouse operations and make an impact AkzoNobel is looking for an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to lead the day‑to‑day operations of our Wetherill Park Warehouse, supporting the efficient distribution and sale of our products across the local market. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you will oversee warehouse operations, stock control, customer service, HSE compliance and team coordination, while driving continuous improvements in efficiency and operational performance.

What You Will Do

Reporting to the relevant site/operations leadership, you will be responsible for:

• Lead and coordinate the day‑to‑day operations of the Wetherill Park Warehouse, ensuring safe, efficient and timely service.
• Plan warehouse activities and allocate tasks to ensure maximum efficiency and achievement of stock control targets.
• Lead and support warehouse team members, including developing their skills and capabilities.
• Maintain accurate stock control, including cycle counts, annual stocktake and SLOB (slow-moving and obsolete stock) management.
• Coordinate the receipt, put‑away, picking, packing and dispatch of products.
• Tint paint and load vehicles when required, while maintaining a strong focus on safety and quality.
• Manage warehouse layout and support planning for future product range expansion.
• Ensure effective processing of warehouse documentation, data entry and administration.
• Support purchasing, dispatch, invoicing and other warehouse administration activities.
• Provide back‑up support to the Warehouse Administrator when required.
• Maintain high standards of customer service and liaise effectively with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Work closely with Sales and Warehouse teams to ensure strong communication and smooth customer fulfilment.
• Facilitate monthly site safety meetings, conduct regular HSE audits and ensure compliance with company HSE standards.
• Utilise incident reporting and root cause analysis processes to identify and address safety and operational issues.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives, including improvements to warehouse and paint tinting processes.
• Become proficient in SAP and other systems supporting Customer Service, Logistics, Planning and Supply functions.
• Work collaboratively with Procurement, IT, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams to support effective business processes.
• Operate and maintain forklifts and other warehouse equipment in accordance with safety requirements.

What You Will Bring

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics or distribution supervisory role.
• Strong people leadership and team coordination skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• A strong customer service mindset and the ability to build effective relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP, and strong Microsoft Office and email skills.
• Sound understanding of warehouse operations, inventory management and stock control.
• A demonstrated commitment to HSE, process compliance and continuous improvement.
• The ability to work hands‑on and support operational activities when required.
• A current Forklift Licence.
• Flexibility, initiative and a practical approach to solving operational challenges.

Why join AkzoNobel?

At AkzoNobel, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a global organisation and play an important role in ensuring our warehouse operations deliver safe, reliable and high‑quality service to our customers. If you are an experienced warehouse professional who enjoys leading people, improving processes and being hands‑on in the operation, we would love to hear from you.

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.