The business was established in 1975 quickly developing a reputation as a highly customer focused and premium provider of storage services within the food industry. They are very proudly family owned and run operating from multiple sites across the western suburbs of Melbourne with further expansion plans in place.
About the role
Reporting to the General Manager the Warehouse Manager (single site) will lead a total team of 50 in the efficient movement of stock and delivery of key performance indicators through strong leadership and management of internal controls.
Responsibilities of the role include
- Ensure the timely retrieval and delivery of goods (loading and transferring)
- Planning, organizing and management of labour to meet business and customer needs
- Critical focus on workplace health and safety requirements being met, report any areas for development to the OH&S Manager.
- All HACCP requirements are being met.
- Effective communication with all internal teams.
- Maintain and develop professional relationships with all external stakeholders, suppliers, customers and drivers
- Train, develop and coach both new and existing staff
- Promote team culture and constantly motivate staff to efficient and effective warehouse management
- Work area is kept in a clean and tidy state and presentable at all times.
Your experience
- Previous experience in Warehouse management, leading operations across multiple shifts preferably with knowledge of food handling practises
- Outstanding people management experience, demonstrable history managing highly effective and compliant teams
- Outstanding track record in OH&S meeting zero incident targets
- Excellent communication and relationship building capability, able to successfully work at all levels and cross functionally
- Very hands on approach, you will most often be found walking the warehouse and with your teams
- Outstanding planning and organisation abilities, leads team in compliance with processes and procedures
- Driven for results, constantly exceeding expectations of internal and external customers
To apply
To register your interest in this position, please send your resume in word format to Carrera by clicking apply. For an initial confidential discussion please call Michael Floyd on 0407 016 ***
Only applications from Australian & New Zealand citizens, permanent residents and those holding valid visas allowing them to work in Australia will be considered.