Warehouse Manager - $110k - $110k + Super - Day shift - Blacktown
- Prospect, NSW
- $100,000-110,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
A National brand specialising in outdoor furniture products into the retail sector. Located in the Blacktown industrial area this company works with some of Australis biggest retail outdoor furniture brands! .For you:
- Blacktown location
- Free onsite parking
- Monday to Friday role
- 7am – 3pm shift
- $100k - $110k + Super (Dependent on experience)
- Staff discounts on products
- Ongoing mentoring and development
In this role you will work manage 12,000 square meter warehouse. Managing a team of 5 direct supervisory reports and an overall team of 30+ staff.
This site is currently transitioning from a pick to paper format to RF Picking and you will be involved in this implementation.Your duties will include:
- Oversee the end-to-end management of receipt, storage, picking, and dispatch operations across NSW, ensuring seamless distribution to local customers and to other states
- Drive safety performance by achieving goals aligned with the Site Safety Plan and responding to real-time safety needs.
- Analyse budgets, resource plans, and capital strategies, along with weekly KPI reporting and analysis to maintain efficient, cost-effective operations.
- Lead initiatives focused on cost containment, profit maximization, and meeting budget and customer objectives.
- Allocate warehouse resources effectively to optimise productivity while meeting or exceeding customer service benchmarks.
- Manage transport and freight schedules
- Uphold and improve warehouse safety and compliance through effective Work Health & Safety (WH&S) practices.
- Proactively manage labour, material, transportation, and container costs to enhance overall operational efficiency.
- Supervise receiving and dispatch procedures, ensuring that high-performance standards are consistently achieved.
- Collaboratively engage with internal departments to ensure stock availability for dispatch, thus supporting seamless operational flow.
- Establish strong communication channels with customers to deliver reliable service while ensuring accurate order fulfillment through supplier engagement.
- Execute effective inventory management strategies, including accurate location maintenance, stock transfers, and hired pallet control.
- Conduct regular cycle counts and analysis of inventory levels on a monthly and weekly basis to ensure accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) that guide daily activities and promote best practices within the warehouse.
- Ensure the safe and efficient loading and unloading of B-double trucks and containers.
- Supporting the rollout of a new Warehouse Management System (WMS) and driving positive change within the team
- Getting hands-on as required – valid Forklift Licence is essential
- Completing general warehouse duties and ensuring best practices are followed
- Using RF scanners and WMS for efficient stock handling and tracking
- Communicating professionally via email and in person with team members and partners
Day:
- 7am – 3pm
- Monday to Friday
To be successful in obtaining this role you will have the following experience:
- Tertiary qualifications or study in supply management, operations or similar would be highly regarded
- Demonstrated Experience managing a warehouse / Distribution centre in the 3PL / logistics industry
- Strong expertise in Chain of Responsibility (CoR) - ensuring strict compliance, safety, and accountability across all logistics operations.
- An understanding of local and interstate transport scheduling
- Have an understanding of imported goods, Inbound container bookings and working with external suppliers
- Strong leadership with a demonstrated ability to develop and coach teams
- Strategic and hands-on leadership, with a track record of successfully managing teams, optimizing workflows, and driving efficiency.
- Proven ability to provide proactive, forward-thinking leadership with a week-to-week focus on continuous improvement
- Have excellent time management, communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience in analytical reporting
- Have a current valid NSW Forklift license
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment
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