Warehouse Manager Food Manufacturing

2 weeks ago


Cavan, Australia IPA Personnel Services Full time

**About the company**

Our client is one of Australia's leaders in the food industry with an enviable success story of sustained growth over 30+ years. They have earnt enormous respect for producing and processing a broad range of products and brands, and distributing to a diverse customer based domestically and internationally. As their growth journey continues with significant investments in acquisitions and projects, now is an exciting time to join the business

**About the role**

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the effective management of the Warehouse in which stocks a significant and diverse range of SKU's. Located in the northern suburbs of Adelaide, this is a key role within the site leadership team responsible for managing a team of 15+, including 2 supervisors across 2 shifts.

To be successful in this role you will have extensive experience as a manager within a cold stores environment. You will have full exposure to the successful management of a busy FMCG warehouse environment, with particular focus on efficiently managing people, labour, safety, stock/inventory control, costs and budgets, reporting and KPI's.

**Key responsibilities**
- Supervise the warehouse team on safe operations and productivity
- Promote an environment which empowers the team and supports continuous improvement
- Regular team communications including toolbox talk meetings
- Manage incoming/outgoing goods, storage, and paperwork
- Co-ordinate stock movements and liaise between suppliers, customers, internal staff
- Issuing order picking and stock storage instructions
- Manage picking and receiving accuracy rates, including KPI's
- Maximise warehouse storage capacity by properly organizing pallet locations and floor space
- Conduct stock cycle counting and full stock takes onsite
- Inventory control and stock integrity
- Provide weekly reporting data to senior management
- Manage cost base and budget
- Labour forecasting and planning, minimising overtime

**Skills & Experience**
- 5+ years' experience as a senior leader in a warehouse management position within large volume food/perishables/FMCG distribution
- Demonstrated experience managing teams of 10+ in fast paced environments
- Excellent people management and interpersonal skills
- Proven to have managed operations with clear deadlines to meet dispatch scheduling
- Flexible, resilient, level-headed to handle pressures and challenges as they arise
- Ability to think and work strategically as a senior site leader
- Tertiary qualifications in Transport and Logistics or similar
- Relevant licences including SA car and forklift

Successful employment will require satisfactory results of a pre-employment medical (including a drug and alcohol screen).

If you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role, don't hesitate to



  • Cavan, South Australia Be Cool Refrigerated Couriers Group Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

    About the role Be Cool Refrigerated Couriers Group is seeking enthusiastic and hardworking individuals to join our team as Casual Warehouse Staff at our location in Cavan SA 5094. This is a casual position offering 20 hours p/w, ideal for those seeking part-time or temporary employment within the warehousing and logistics industry.What you'll be...

  • Food Process Worker

    10 hours ago


    Cavan, South Australia Rexco People Full time $50,000 - $70,000 per year

    Job Title: Food Process WorkerLocation: Cavan, SA 5094Employment Type: Starts on call, opportunity for ongoing work once reliability is shownShifts: Morning (6am-2pm) - Afternoon (2pm-10pm) Payrate: $34 - $42 per hourAbout the Role Join a dynamic food manufacturing team where you'll play a key part in producing high-quality dips and spreads for nationwide...

  • Warehouse Storeperson

    13 hours ago


    Cavan, Australia Palram Australia Full time

    Palram Australia is seeking a motivated and organised Warehouse Storeperson to join our team in Cavan, South Australia. This full-time role is crucial in ensuring the efficient and effective management of our warehouse operations. What you'll be doing - Receive, inspect, and record incoming goods and materials - Pick, pack, and dispatch orders accurately...

  • Team Manager

    1 week ago


    Cavan, Australia Lineage Logistics Full time

    Lineage is the world's largest temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions provider, with a global network of over 400 facilities, spanning 25 countries across North & South America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Working a Lineage is not just a job - it's an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner...

  • Storeperson - Cavan

    2 weeks ago


    Cavan, Australia Hitachi Construction Machinery Full time

    **About Us** Hitachi Construction Machinery (Australia) Pty Ltd is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment. At the heart of our machines, our talented and dedicated employees are committed to providing industry-leading after sales service and reliable solutions. We are dedicated to supporting our people, rewarding successes and helping...

  • Storeperson - Cavan

    1 week ago


    Cavan, Australia Hitachi Full time

    **About Us** Hitachi Construction Machinery (Australia) Pty Ltd is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment. At the heart of our machines, our talented and dedicated employees are committed to providing industry-leading after sales service and reliable solutions. We are dedicated to supporting our people, rewarding successes and helping...

  • Storeperson - Cavan

    1 week ago


    Cavan, Australia Hitachi Construction Machinery Full time

    **About Us** Hitachi Construction Machinery (Australia) Pty Ltd is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment. At the heart of our machines, our talented and dedicated employees are committed to providing industry-leading after sales service and reliable solutions. We are dedicated to supporting our people, rewarding successes and helping...

  • Service Manager

    1 week ago


    Cavan, Australia Commercial Motor Vehicles Pty Ltd. Full time

    About CMV Truck Centre CMV Truck Centre is a large on highway Truck Dealership based at Cavan in modern premises. Kenworth trucks have dominated the heavy duty truck market in Australia for many years and are the market leading brand. DAF is a modern technologically advanced European truck, manufactured by Paccar, who are the parent company of Kenworth...

  • Quality Facilitator

    1 week ago


    Cavan, Australia Streamline Cartons Pty Ltd Full time

    **Position: Quality Facilitator** **Salary offered: $100,000 - $110,000** **Full-Time position** **About Us** Streamline Cartons' is a leading manufacturer of high-quality packaging solutions for major brands. With over 30 years of industry experience, we pride ourselves on our innovative approach, commitment to sustainability, and exceptional customer...


  • Cavan, Australia Commercial Motor Vehicles Pty Ltd. Full time

    About CMV Truck Centre CMV Truck Centre is a large on highway Truck Dealership based at Cavan in modern premises. Kenworth trucks have dominated the heavy duty truck market in Australia for many years and are the market leading brand. DAF is a modern technologically advanced European truck, manufactured by Paccar, who are the parent company of Kenworth...