Warehouse Team Leader/Supervisor

AkzoNobel; Australia; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Health and wellbeing program

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

AkzoNobel in Karratha, WA, is seeking a Warehouse Team Leader/Supervisor to oversee daily warehouse operations, logistics, and customer service. The role combines strategic planning with hands-on leadership, safety compliance, and process improvements in a fast-paced Trade Centre environment.

You will manage stock, cycle counts, and SAP-based systems, lead a small team, and partner with sales to ensure product availability and timely dispatch.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar warehouse, trade centre, or operations management role.
• Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated leadership and people management capability.
• Experience with stock control, logistics, and warehouse operations.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and ERP systems experience.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• A customer-focused attitude and a hands‑on approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the Karratha Warehouse and Trade Centre
• Plan operations to maximise efficiency and achieve stock control targets
• Oversee office administration processes including documentation, data entry, and reporting
• Facilitate monthly site safety meetings and conduct regular HSE audits
• Maintain compliance with company HSE standards, including incident reporting and root cause analysis
• Deliver a high standard of customer service and maintain strong customer relationships
• Pick and despatch orders, receive and put away stock, tint paint, and load vehicles
• Support and implement improvements to tinting and warehouse processes
• Operate and maintain forklifts and assist with manual handling tasks
• Process sales orders and provide pricing and product availability information to customers
• Manage warehouse layout and support product range expansion initiatives
• Conduct stock cycle counts and annual stocktakes
• Manage purchasing, invoicing, dispatch, and SLOB control
• Allocate tasks and support the ongoing development of Trade Centre staff
• Maintain strong working relationships with internal sales teams and customers
• Become proficient in SAP and internal systems relating to customer service, logistics, procurement, and supply planning

Skills

Leadership

People management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Stock control

Logistics operations

ERP systems

MS Office

Continuous improvement

Customer focus

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Warehouse Team Leader/Supervisor

Date: Jul 28, 2026

Location: Karratha, AU

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.

This role combines operational management, customer service, logistics coordination, and warehouse duties, making it ideal for a proactive leader who enjoys both strategic planning and hands‑on involvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the Karratha Warehouse and Trade Centre
• Plan operations to maximise efficiency and achieve stock control targets
• Oversee office administration processes including documentation, data entry, and reporting
• Facilitate monthly site safety meetings and conduct regular HSE audits
• Maintain compliance with company HSE standards, including incident reporting and root cause analysis
• Deliver a high standard of customer service and maintain strong customer relationships
• Pick and despatch orders, receive and put away stock, tint paint, and load vehicles
• Support and implement improvements to tinting and warehouse processes
• Operate and maintain forklifts and assist with manual handling tasks
• Process sales orders and provide pricing and product availability information to customers
• Manage warehouse layout and support product range expansion initiatives
• Conduct stock cycle counts and annual stocktakes
• Manage purchasing, invoicing, dispatch, and SLOB control
• Allocate tasks and support the ongoing development of Trade Centre staff
• Maintain strong working relationships with internal sales teams and customers
• Become proficient in SAP and internal systems relating to customer service, logistics, procurement, and supply planning

About You

• Previous experience in a similar warehouse, trade centre, or operations management role
• Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• The ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated leadership and people management capability
• Experience with stock control, logistics, and warehouse operations
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and ERP systems experience
• A commitment to continuous improvement and operational efficiency
• A customer-focused attitude and a hands‑on approach to work

What We Offer

• Supportive workplace culture focused on safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Performance Bonuses: You can earn more with performance bonuses on top of your base salary!
• Health and Wellbeing: Your health matters to us. Take advantage of free flu vaccinations, counselling services, and online support through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts on HP products, discounted private health insurance with Bupa, as well as special corporate rates for car rentals through Avis, saving you money on essential purchases and travel expenses.

If you are an organised and customer-focused operations professional looking for your next career opportunity, 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.