About Merriwa Industries

Merriwa Industries is a social enterprise that uses commercial success to create lasting social impact.

With approximately 250 employees, 60% of whom are employees with disability, we deliver high-quality products and services across packaging, community services, retail, production nursery and landscaping grounds maintenance.

The Role

Merriwa Industries is seeking an experienced and motivated Warehouse Manager to lead and coordinate warehouse, inventory, dispatch and logistics activities across the Wangaratta primary and secondary packaging operations.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys being actively involved in the day-to-day operation, working alongside their team and leading by example.

You will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient and accurate movement, storage and control of raw materials, packaging components and finished goods, while supporting production requirements and customer expectations.

Working closely with a small warehouse team, you will play an significant role in maintaining an organised, efficient and compliant warehouse operation while supporting Merriwa's commitment to providing an inclusive workplace.

This role could also be suited to an experienced 2IC looking to grow, an assistant Operations Manager or experienced Production Manager.

As Warehouse Manager, you will be responsible for:

- Leading and developing the warehouse team through a hands-on, lead-by-example approach.
- Being actively involved in the day-to-day warehouse, dispatch and logistics operations.
- Coordinating the movement, storage and control of raw materials, packaging components and finished goods.
- Managing inventory to ensure accurate stock levels and availability for production.




- Ensuring warehouse activities support production schedules and customer delivery expectations.
- Maintaining high standards of safety, quality and food safety across warehouse operations.
- Ensuring accurate reporting, record keeping and warehouse documentation.
- Identifying opportunities to improve warehouse processes, efficiency and accuracy.

Skills & Attributes
To be successful in this role, you will:

- Possess an open, influential and engaging communication style.
- Have strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Have excellent knowledge of reporting procedures and record keeping.
- Demonstrate a high degree of personal integrity and professional accountability.
- Have the ability to identify opportunities for improvement and deliver positive change, utilising the principles of continuous improvement.
- Have excellent time management and interpersonal skills.
- Have experience in managing and developing team members.

Why Join Merriwa?

This is more than a Warehouse Manager position. It's an chance to lead from the front, develop your team and play an important role in a purpose-driven organisation.

You'll have the opportunity to use your warehouse and logistics experience to improve efficiency, support production and customer outcomes, and contribute to a workplace where people of all abilities have the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed.

If you're a hands-on, people-focused warehouse leader who enjoys being involved in the operation, leading by example and finding better ways to get things done, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, upload your resume and cover letter OR email [email protected]. For a confidential discussion contact Andrew at MP Recruitment on 02 6057 9333 during business hours!

📌 Warehouse Manager (Wangaratta)
🏢 MP Recruitment
📍 Wangaratta