Warehouse Team Leader

Watts Water Technologies; 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

Job summary

AVG (Australian Valve Group), now part of the Watts family, is seeking an experienced Team Leader to manage our Luscombe warehouse. You will lead daily operations, supervise staff and ensure safe, efficient dispatch and inventory control in a hands-on role.

Strong leadership, inventory knowledge and forklift capability are essential. The role requires working with sales, customer service and logistics to meet customer needs and maintain high productivity.

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 but not essential.

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.
• Work with sales, customer service and logistics to meet customer requirements.

Skills

Forklift licence

Inventory management

Computer literacy

Team leadership

Education

Certificate III/IV in Warehousing or Logistics

Tools

Inventory software

ERP systems

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.

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

• 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.

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.