Warehouse Team Leader

Australian Valve Group PTY LTD; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Salary

17.5% Annual Leave Loading

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flu vaccinations

Monthly team lunch

Birthday day off

Job summary

Watts is seeking an experienced Team Leader to manage a small warehouse team in Luscombe, Australia. You will oversee daily operations, supervise staff, and ensure accurate picking, packing and dispatch while maintaining stock accuracy and safety.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and a solid understanding of warehouse processes. A Certificate III/IV in Warehousing or Logistics is desirable but not essential, with competitive benefits and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Valid LF forklift licence.
• Strong understanding of warehouse, inventory and dispatch processes.
• Sound computer skills, including inventory.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements.
• Certificate III or IV in Warehousing, Logistics or related field is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations and workflow.
• Supervise and support warehouse staff.
• Ensure accurate picking, packing and dispatch of orders.
• Maintain stock accuracy and inventory control.
• Coordinate receivals, put-away and replenishment.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised warehouse.
• Monitor productivity and address operational issues.
• Ensure procedures and company policies are followed.
• Support stock takes and investigate discrepancies.

Skills

Team leadership

Forklift licence

Warehouse processes

Computer skills

Health & safety

Education

Certificate III Warehousing

Certificate IV Logistics

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

AVG (Australian Valve Group) has been designing and developing a range of heating control valves in Australia since 1995. With a nation-wide distribution network throughout Australia, AVG has achieved strong growth and market acceptance with innovative, patented products such as the Quickie Kit, TRI-SET Pressure Limiting Valves and MAXI stop. Today, AVG is part of the Watts family of brands and we are proud to offer the highest quality products and solutions to our customers. We are currently accepting applications for an experienced Team Leader, to join our small warehouse team at Luscombe. In the role, the successful candidate will be hands‑on and confident in keeping daily operations running safely and efficiently, whilst coordinating the team and carrying out daily administration.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Oversee daily warehouse operations and workflow.
• Supervise and support warehouse staff.
• Ensure accurate picking, packing and dispatch of orders.
• Maintain stock accuracy and inventory control.
• Coordinate receivals, put-away and replenishment.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised warehouse.
• Monitor productivity and address operational issues.
• Ensure procedures and company policies are followed.
• Support stock takes and investigate discrepancies.
• Work closely with sales, customer service and logistics teams to meet customer requirements.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Zero lost‑time injuries.
• Inventory accuracy > 99%.
• DIFOT target achievement.
• Picking accuracy > 99.5%.
• Labour productivity targets achieved.
• On‑time receiving and dispatch performance.
• Compliance with safety and quality standards.

To be successful in this role, you need to be able to demonstrate:

• Previous warehouse supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Valid LF forklift licence.
• Strong understanding of warehouse, inventory and dispatch processes.
• Sound computer skills, including inventory.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements.
• Certificate III or IV in Warehousing, Logistics or a related field is desirable but not essential.

This position would suit an experienced leading hand who is highly organised, process‑oriented, with excellent communication and customer service skills.

In return you will be provided with:

• Competitive Base Salary
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
• Confidential, and free access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flu vaccinations

Other team culture and benefits include:

• Monthly team lunch
• Paid day off to celebrate your birthday

Only candidates with full Australian working rights that align to our criteria will be contacted for further discussion.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake and consent to pre‑employment background checks, national police check and two reference checks.

The vacancy will remain open until the successful candidate is appointed.

No recruitment agencies please.

Watts Water is a global leader of quality water solutions for residential, industrial, municipal, and commercial settings. Our family of brands offers some of the most varied product lines in the world, with world‑class, water‑related solutions focused on: Drainage and Water Reuse HVAC and Hot Water Plumbing and Flow Control Water Quality and Rainwater Harvesting We are a $1.9 billion global company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) with a presence in five (5) continents and twenty‑four (24) countries, and an employee population that speaks over eighteen (18) languages. As a people‑first company, we prize enriching and caring for all who work here not only through words but through actions. This includes executing our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy, and providing our employees with meaningful career growth opportunities, a positive and safe work environment, and affirmation that they are heard, valued, and respected. We are proud to be an organization that believes that a safer world is a more sustainable world – a belief that we proudly reflect in each of our technologies and solutions and our environmental and social commitments, such as our partnership with Planet Water Foundation. Learn more about the Watts way, here. Specialties Plumbing, HVAC, Water Quality, and Gas Headquarters Americas & Corporate Headquarters: North Andover, Massachusetts, USA Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa (APMEA) Headquarters: Shanghai, China Company Size About 5,000 employees Website http://www.watts.com/ http://www.wattsindustries.com/ http://www.wattsasia.com/ Industry Machinery Founded 1874