Directs all activities in the facility necessary to operate and support warehouse operations.The Warehouse Manager will perform a variety of management, administrative as well as physical functions to ensure the timely and accurate loading and unloading of commodities that transit the warehouse.
This position will collaboratively work with the team and staff to ensure operational efficiency, safety, and controls are maintained within the warehouse and subject to continuous improvement.AVG (Australian Valve Group) has been designing and developing a range of heating control valves in Australia since ****.
With a nation-wide distribution network throughout Australia, AVG has achieved strong growth and market acceptance with cutting-edge, patented products such as the Quickie Kit, TRI-SET Pressure Limiting Valves and MAXI stop.Today, AVG is part of the Watts family of brands and we are proud to offer the highest quality products and solutions to our customers.We are currently accepting applications for an experienced Warehouse Manager, to drive the day-to-day operations of our three warehouses, located in Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane.
Collectively managing a team of 12.
the successful candidate will primarily be based at the Melbourne site, however they will be required to travel to Perth and Brisbane sites as required.Reporting to the Senior Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for performing a variety of management, administrative as well as physical functions and collaboratively work with the team and staff to ensure operational efficiency, safety, and controls are maintained within the warehouse and subject to continuous improvement.Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:Manages inventory levels and drives inventory accuracy by performing cycle counts and minimising scrap, variances, adjustments and losses.Meet or exceeds turn goals by balancing inventory levels to ensure targeted demand is fulfilledManages auditable records including but not limited to packing slips,



pick lists, job close-out paperwork, warehouse safety audits, etc., ensuring documents are easily retrievable on demandMeets or exceeds spend targets as it relates to variable and fixed costs for the warehouse facility via systems currently in place, and/or works with appropriate staff to establish new systems of measurement.Materials transfer oversight to other sites to include vendor issue resolutionDemand planning accountability to include appropriate supply Chain interface & partnershipMetric achievement responsibility - processes & procedures implementation and actions to achieve all metricsResponsible for hiring, training, and performance management of the warehouse teamMentors and develops warehouse team members for future roles within the company and for vacation/absence coverageDetermines work schedules and assigns areas of responsibility to warehouse personnel as well as packing, loading, crating, recouping and dispatchingEstablishes and controls handling and storage plans and proceduresSchedules maintenance for install and audit vehicles where appropriateMaintains complete and accurate records of warehouse activities and warehouse personnel hours and continually reviews performanceMaintains complete and accurate safety & hazmat records and complies with all appropriate standardsEnsures the security and proper management of the warehouse equipment and materials received and storedMaintain maintenance compliance for forklifts and moving equipment for proper functioning and maintenanceOversee receiving and verification freight against receiving documentation,



noting discrepancies and/or damage and report findingsProvides direction and guidance to staff on the vision, policies and proceduresReviews and approves all related appropriate departmental vendor invoices for accuracy and complianceTracks and provides management reporting on key metrics and meets all requisite metricsFollows safety regulations and holds monthly safety meetings for warehouse team membersStreamlines warehouse operating procedures by identifying and eliminating redundant processesDevelop, implement and maintain site specific WHS systems and programs to ensure regulatory compliance, effective risk management and alignment with Global EHS standards.The preparedness to provide practical, hands-on support to warehouse assembly operations when required to support operational needs.To be successful in this role, you need to be able to demonstrate:Extensive warehouse experience in a management/supervisory capacityComputer literate, familiar with Inventory planning systems and ERP systems is a mustMaterial planning a plusThis position would suit an individual who is highly organized and process-oriented, possesses strong problem-solving skills, has excellent communication and customer service skills, who is prepared to travel domestically as required.In return you will be provided with:Competitive base salary with an annual incentive plan17.5% Annual Leave LoadingConfidential, and free access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Access to annual flu vaccinationsMonthly staff lunchPaid day off to celebrate your birthdayOnly candidates with full Australian working rights that align to our criteria will be contacted for further discussion.
The successful applicant will be required to undertake and consent to pre-employment background checks, National police check and two reference checks.
The vacancy will remain open until the successful candidate is appointed.No recruitment agencies please.
#J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 National Warehouse Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Watts Water Technologies
📍 Melbourne