Talent Right is proud to partner exclusively with Highgate to recruit an experienced and hands‐on Warehouse Manager to lead their South Australian Distribution Centre.
This is not a traditional warehouse management role focused solely on maintaining daily operations.
Highgate is looking for a leader who enjoys building teams, improving processes, driving safety outcomes, and creating a high‐performing warehouse environment.
If you're the type of leader who prefers being on the warehouse floor coaching your team, solving problems, improving workflows and making a genuine impact, this opportunity could be exactly what you're looking for.
About Highgate
Highgate is a leading Australian HVAC solutions business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, customer service and operational excellence.
With significant investment being made across people, systems and supply chain capability, Highgate continues to grow while maintaining a collaborative and down‐to‐earth culture.
The business values people who take ownership, challenge the status quo and actively contribute to continuous improvement.
About the Role
Reporting to the National Supply Chain Manager, you will take ownership of the South Australian Distribution Centre and lead a small team of warehouse employees.
You'll be responsible for ensuring warehouse operations run safely and efficiently while developing team capability, improving processes and supporting broader supply chain objectives.
This role is highly visible and hands‐on.
You'll spend less time behind a desk and more time engaging with the team, solving operational challenges and driving positive change.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, coach and develop a team of warehouse professionals
Oversee daily warehouse operations including receiving, put‐away, picking and dispatch




Maintain high levels of inventory accuracy and stock control
Drive safety, quality and compliance initiatives across the site
Lead continuous improvement and process optimisation projects
Improve warehouse efficiency, productivity and workflow
Manage warehouse KPIs and operational performance
Support workforce planning, training and capability development
Coordinate closely with Supply Chain, Procurement and Operations teams
Ensure the warehouse is positioned to support future growth
The Ideal Candidate
Proven experience in a Warehouse Manager, Distribution Manager, Warehouse Supervisor or similar leadership role
Strong people leadership skills with a genuine passion for coaching and developing teams
Solid warehouse operations and inventory management experience
Demonstrated success leading continuous improvement initiatives
Strong understanding of safety, quality and operational best practice
Experience implementing structure, processes and accountability within teams
Comfortable working in a fast‐paced setting with changing priorities
Forklift licence highly regarded
Exposure to WMS and warehouse technology platforms beneficial
Supply Chain, Logistics, Lean Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement qualifications highly regarded
Culturally you will be Hungry, Humble and Smart!
Why Highgate?
Lead a critical Distribution Centre with genuine ownership and autonomy
Join a growing business that values innovation and continuous improvement
Opportunity to influence culture, capability and future warehouse performance
Work alongside an experienced National Supply Chain Manager
Career development opportunities across supply chain, procurement and operations
Significant opportunity to make your mark and drive change
Supportive, collaborative and down‐to‐earth culture
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📌 Warehouse Manager (Adelaide)
🏢 Talent Right
📍 Adelaide