One of our top clients is currently seeking an experienced and energetic Warehouse Hands-On Manager to join our team in Truganina, Victoria. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive leader with strong warehouse experience who’s ready to roll up their sleeves and lead from the front.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values teamwork, and has a passion for continuous improvement and safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate, and mentor warehouse staff and supervisors.
- Foster a supportive, high-performing, and safe work culture.
Operational Oversight
- Supervise and actively participate in daily operations: receiving, storing, picking, packing, and dispatching goods.
Inventory Management
- Maintain accurate stock levels and records through regular stocktakes and reconciliation of incoming/outgoing goods.
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations.
- Promote and enforce safety-first culture across all warehouse operations.
Hands-On Task Execution
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment.
- Load/unload containers and assist with physical warehouse tasks as needed.
Process Improvement
- Monitor KPIs and drive process enhancements to improve productivity and reduce costs.
Logistics & Coordination
- Coordinate effectively with drivers and internal teams to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.
- Respond promptly to customer service and delivery queries.
Required Skills & Qualities
- Leadership & Communication: Ability to inspire and manage a team with strong communication skills.
- Warehouse Experience: Proven background in warehouse operations and equipment use.
- Organizational Skills: High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Technical Skills: Competence with WMS, basic computer systems, and Microsoft Excel.
- Problem-Solving: Strong decision-making and issue-resolution abilities.
- Team-Oriented: Willingness to work collaboratively and lead by example.
- Experience handling food products in a warehouse environment.
- Familiarity with food safety procedures and regulatory compliance in food storage and logistics (e.g., HACCP, temperature control, FIFO, hygiene standards).
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a growing, people-focused business
- Lead a dedicated warehouse team with real impact
- Work in a modern facility in the Truganina logistics hub
- Enjoy competitive remuneration and future career growth opportunities
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📌 Warehouse Manager Hands-On
🏢 Orgen Group
📍 Melbourne