Warehouse Supervisor

At WesTrac, we're made for more of what matters most. More family time, with paid parental leave, flexible working arrangements and purchased leave programs to give you the work life balance you've always wanted. More development opportunities, with WesTrac's own in house RTO , access to your own guided learning platform and a range of pathways to help you steer your career in the direction of your dreams. More diversity, with over 4,000 team members with a tonne of differences, united by our passion for building a better tomorrow. As an industry leader and employer of choice, we're Made for More.

About the role

WesTrac Tomago is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to lead their team, foster a strong safety culture, and drive operational excellence.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for supervising day-to-day warehouse operations across safety, dispatch, receiving, general warehouse operation and specialist functions including kitting, reman and hose production. Leading a team of around 30 operators you will assess process efficiency, facilitate continuous improvement strategies and build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure a high level of employee safety and adherence to safety policies and procedures
• Engage, support and mentor team members to achieve development and performance goals by facilitating annual performance reviews
• Inventory Management, ordering, cycle counting & discrepancy investigations
• Oversee specialist functions including kitting, manufacturing and hose production
• Implementing continuous improvement of production efficiencies, equipment maintenance and processes as well as ensuring product quality standards are adhered to and production targets are being met.
• Dedicated to providing quality customer service
• Planning and scheduling of resources in line with fluctuating workload
• Problem solving to ensure customers receive parts on time and as required

Skills & Experience

• Supervisor experience within a warehouse environment (desirable)
• Experience leading teams and driving organisational change
• Experience using SAP, Scale or DBS (desirable)
• A dedicated approach to maintaining Safety for yourself and your team
• Strong people skills able to interact, engage and connect with people from all paths of life
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and interpersonal)
• Strong planning and organising skills

Why Join WesTrac? 

As one of the World's leading Caterpillar dealers, WesTrac services a broad range of customers across NSW, ACT & WA. Our ongoing success is attributed to the individuals that make up our teams, which is why we offer a competitive benefits package and pride ourselves on our Safe, Engaged and Customer Focused Culture. As a WesTrac team member you will receive:

• Competitive package + annual remuneration and performance review
• Flexi Time opt-in – accrue additional days off
• Refer a Friend Program – work alongside your mates and receive up to $3,000
• Salary Packaging & Novated Leases
• Discounted CAT Hand Tools
• Fitness Passport for the whole family
• Employee Wellness Program
• Discounted private health insurance
• Income protection with 24/7 coverage + 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Dealership network with opportunities for short term or permanent transfers
• On-boarding and welcome day at our head office in Newcastle

Apply Now 

If you believe you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, please submit your cover letter and resume for consideration via the link. For further information regarding this role, please contact our Recruitment Team on and quote job number #4710.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory National Criminal History Check as part of the recruitment process.

At WesTrac, our primary focus is our people. As we look to the future, we're focused on harnessing the best talent and providing them with the support they need to achieve success. WesTrac is a member of the Diversity Council of Australia and recognise the value of and strongly support the principles of equal employment opportunities in the workplace and are committed to continue to build our workplace culture.