Warehouse Logistics Manager

About the Company

A market leading stable company with a fabulous product offering, Maltra Foods has become one of the largest and most reputable manufacturers in our field. Distributing throughout Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Europe, North America and parts of the Middle East, we are a driven by a desire to collaborate in order to create, blend and manufacture the highest quality products for our customers. At Maltra Foods we are devoted to delivering customer satisfaction whilst maintaining the highest standards of operational excellence.

About the Role

Our company is going through a significant period of growth and we are looking to employ a highly motivated Warehouse Logistics Manager to lead our highly experienced Warehouse team

Reporting to the Operations Manager you will be responsible for leading a team within the warehouse; setting and developing team performance standards and improving efficiencies within the logistics department.  With a focus on safety and a passion for continuous improvement, you will lead by example and have a “hands on” approach. You will be responsible for ongoing strategic developments of the warehouse while also maintaining daily operations to achieve business objective. In this key role ryou will be responsible for:

• Maintaining inventory and stock control
• Managing inwards and outwards of goods with a large focus on raw material for production
• Managing warehouse staff
• Regular stock takes, ordering and organising stock.
• Ensuring correct transportation and movement of stock
• Ensure efficient space utilisation
• Liaise with clients, suppliers and transport companies
• Performing administrative duties
• Enforcing warehouse processes and procedures
• Ensuring high standards of health and safety are maintained. 
• Responsible for the adherence and continued improvements of procedures and methods of operations
• Maintain items record, document necessary information and utilize reports to project warehouse status

To be successful in this role ideally you will have:

• Strong experience at a large warehouse facility (state or national level);
• Completed or be close to completing a degree in logistics, supply chain management, commerce, operations management or similar;
• The ability to speak confidently and effectively to a group of people
• A problem solving attitude – you are a person who creates solutions rather than dwelling on problems
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong Leadership skills 
• Forklift licence 
• Experience managing busy fast paced operations
• Ability to solve complex situations in a timely manner
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, both written and oral.
• A strong knowledge of OH & S
• A positive can do attitude.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive remuneration package; 
• Part of an inclusive and cohesive management team
• Executive support
• Part of a growing global business with expansion plans; 
• Free Parking

Note: To be eligible to apply for this position, you must have existing, relevant Australian work rights. The company will not be able to support any sponsorship requirements. At the later stages of the recruitment process, the shortlisted candidate/s will be required to undergo a Police Check as a mandatory part of the process. Additional qualification checks may also be required

You will be a an essential part of an inclusive and aligned management team  Click on the "Apply Now" button with a cover letter addressing the selection criteria above AND a detailed resume.

As we receive a high volume of applications for our vacancies, we will only contact you directly should you be successful through to the next stage of our recruitment process.