- Management Position
- Career Growth Prospect
- Liverpool Location
Warehouse & Despatch Manager
About Our Client
Our client is a leading Australian small goods manufacturer supplying premium products nationally through major supermarkets and foodservice providers.
Your New Role
Based in south-west Sydney, you will take full ownership of warehouse and despatch operations. Reporting to Production, you will:
- Lead inbound and outbound logistics to achieve 98.50% Delivery In Full On Time (DIFOT).
- Ensure all products are handled, picked, and dispatched with correct shelf life and Minimum Life On Receipt (MLOR).
- Uphold HACCP and food-safety procedures at every stage.
- Collaborate with Production to forecast picking requirements, identify stock shortfalls, and communicate priorities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with major carriers to optimise timing and cost.
- Drive continuous-improvement initiatives aligned with the management plan.
- Supervise day-shift warehouse staff and drivers, ensuring accurate completion of paperwork, stocktakes, and system updates.
- Oversee yard and CHEP pallet reconciliation to minimise waste, damage, and loss.
What You'll Bring
- Proven experience in warehouse, despatch, or logistics management-food-industry background highly regarded.
- Demonstrated leadership in coaching and developing teams to deliver operational excellence.
- Hands-on knowledge of delivery routing, GS1 standards, scanning systems, and ERP/WMS platforms.
- Strong organisational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
- Clear and confident communication style.
- WHS accreditation (First Aid preferred).
What's on Offer
- Salary range $100,000 - $130,000 plus super.
- Genuine internal growth opportunities within a family-owned Australian business.
- Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic initiatives.
- Modern, south-west Sydney facility with a collaborative team culture.
If you're interested in this role, forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to ***********@hays.com.au, or call Dave on 0477551*** now.
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📌 Warehouse And Dispatch Manager
🏢 Hays Recruitment
📍 Sydney