Warehouse Team Leader

Inter Industrial; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Inter Industrial Services is seeking an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to lead a small team in Thomastown. The role is hands-on, with 50–60% forklift operation and daily responsibility for stock control, inbound deliveries and order fulfilment.

You will report to management, drive safety, optimise processes and partner with other departments to meet schedules. This permanent, full-time position offers clear career progression into a Warehouse Manager role.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse supervisory or senior warehouse role.
• A current forklift licence and confidence operating a forklift regularly.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Clear communication skills and the confidence to liaise with management and other departments.
• Experience with inwards goods, stock control and container unloading.
• The ability to lead a small team while remaining hands-on with daily tasks.
• A reliable, solutions-focused attitude and a strong sense of accountability.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Supervising, supporting and coordinating a team of four warehouse staff.
• Operating a forklift for approximately 50–60% of your working day.
• Coordinating container arrivals and organising the unloading of containers.
• Overseeing all inwards goods, including checking and receipting incoming stock.
• Maintaining accurate stock control and inventory records.
• Coordinating warehouse activities to ensure orders and deliveries are completed on time.
• Liaising with other departments to communicate job requirements, delivery schedules and priorities.
• Acting as the main point of contact for management on all warehousing matters.
• Maintaining a well-organised, clean and safe warehouse environment.
• Identifying opportunities to improve warehouse processes, efficiency and productivity.

Skills

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Communication

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Job description

Take the next step in your warehousing career with an opportunity to grow into Warehouse Management!

Inter Industrial Services is recruiting an experienced Warehouse Supervisor for our client based in Thomastown. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, organised and hands‑on individual who enjoys leading a small team, maintaining efficient warehouse operations and taking ownership of day‑to‑day activities.

Leading a team of four, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth flow of stock, incoming deliveries and outgoing orders. This is a hands‑on leadership position, with approximately 50–60% of your time spent operating a forklift and actively working on the warehouse floor.

For the right person, this role offers a genuine opportunity to develop into a Warehouse Manager position over time.

About the Role

Reporting to management, you will be the go‑to person for all warehouse‑related queries, ensuring daily operations run safely, efficiently and to schedule.

• Supervising, supporting and coordinating a team of four warehouse staff.
• Operating a forklift for approximately 50–60% of your working day.
• Coordinating container arrivals and organising the unloading of containers.
• Overseeing all inwards goods, including checking and receipting incoming stock.
• Maintaining accurate stock control and inventory records.
• Coordinating warehouse activities to ensure orders and deliveries are completed on time.
• Liaising with other departments to communicate job requirements, delivery schedules and priorities.
• Acting as the main point of contact for management on all warehousing matters.
• Maintaining a well‑organised, clean and safe warehouse environment.
• Identifying opportunities to improve warehouse processes, efficiency and productivity.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will be a practical and proactive warehouse professional who can lead by example while keeping daily operations organised and on track.

• Previous experience in a warehouse supervisory or senior warehouse role.
• A current forklift licence and confidence operating a forklift regularly.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Clear communication skills and the confidence to liaise with management and other departments.
• Experience with inwards goods, stock control and container unloading.
• The ability to lead a small team while remaining hands‑on with daily tasks.
• A reliable, solutions‑focused attitude and a strong sense of accountability.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to workplace safety.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of 85,000- $90,000 per annum + overtime + superannuation
• Full‑time, permanent employment opportunity.
• Consistent day‑shift hours: 7:00 am – 3:00 pm.
• Convenient Thomastown location.
• The opportunity to take ownership of warehouse operations and make a real impact.
• A small team environment where your leadership and organisational skills will be valued.
• Genuine career progression potential into a Warehouse Manager position.