About our Organisation

AVK is a highly respected global business and one of the leading valve manufacturers in the water supply, wastewater, civil infrastructure, gas, fire protection and industrial sectors. The AVK Group operates more than 100 companies worldwide, supplying to more than 80 countries and employs around 5,300 people. AVK's core business is the design and manufacture of valves, hydrants, fitting, clamps, and accessories each complying with the highest standards of quality, safety, and durability. In addition to the products, AVK Smart Water systems provide digital solutions for AVK core products through intelligent IoT-based platform as a new way for asset owners to monitor water infrastructure.

AVK Australia is part of the Global AVK Group and responsible for the group’s activities in the Oceania region (Australia, Current Zealand, Papua New Guinea & Pacific Islands). AVK Australia is based in Wingfield, South Australia, with operations across Australia as well as New Zealand.

About this Opportunity

This is a hands-on Warehouse Manager role requiring a balance of team leadership, KPI management, and active involvement in daily warehouse activities. The successful candidate will lead from the floor, supporting the team where required while ensuring safety, productivity, inventory accuracy, and operational KPIs are achieved.

This role is permanent full-time and will be based at our Wingfield site in Adelaide.

Key Responsibilities:

- Facilitating daily warehouse activities to ensure timely and cost-effective order fulfilment while maintaining quality standards

- Lead, manage and coach warehousing team to achieve operational objectives and foster a positive workplace culture

- Driving Warehouse & Distribution teams and processes,



including inbound inspection, handling, warehousing, packaging, outbound processes and coordination with freight service providers and customers

- Overseeing safety across the warehouse, ensuring all operations are conducted safely, and employees are working safely in compliance with company policies and procedures

- Involved in the day-to-day operations across receiving, picking and dispatch with a hands-on approach

- Ensure inventory accuracy through effective stock management and cycle counting processes

- Responsible for delivering operational KPIs and dispatch objectives to exceed customer expectations

About You

- Proven experience in supervising or managing within a warehousing and/or distribution environment

- Solid customer service focus with excellent problem-solving skills

- Organisational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask

- Ability to work autonomously but also collaboratively as part of a team

- Strong verbal and written communication skills

- A can-do attitude and attention to detail

- Strong understanding of warehouse safety compliance and chain of responsibility requirements

- Experience in using a warehousing ERP System

- RF barcode scanner experience

- Valid forklift and drivers licence

The recruitment process involves pre-employment checks, which includes a pre-employment medical assessment which includes drug and alcohol testing.

If you are passionate about machining, manufacturing, and continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you. Please apply now by clicking on the QUICK APPLY button to submit your application.

Visit our website http://www.avkcivil.com.au to learn more about the company, or our global website www.avkvalves.com to learn more about the AVK Group in general.

📌 Warehouse Manager (Adelaide)
🏢 AVK Valves
📍 Adelaide