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 an opportunity to inherit a well-performing operation and take it to the next level. We're looking for a leader who enjoys developing people, challenging existing processes and implementing improvements that deliver measurable results across safety, inventory accuracy, productivity and customer outcomes.

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, leading warehouse operations, inventory management, safety, team performance and continuous improvement initiatives.

This role offers the opportunity to lead a critical distribution operation while developing people, improving processes and supporting the ongoing growth of the business.

Success in this role will come from your ability to create accountability, build capability within the team and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, safety and service outcomes.





This is a highly visible and hands-on leadership role. 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 high-performing warehouse team
- 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 warehouse improvement initiatives focused on productivity, workflow efficiency and operational excellence
- Identify opportunities to improve inventory management, warehouse processes and team performance
- 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

We're open to experienced Warehouse Managers as well as emerging operational leaders who have built their careers in warehouse, distribution, logistics, manufacturing or industrial environments.

You will bring

- 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 process improvements or continuous improvement initiatives
- Strong understanding of safety, quality and operational best practice
- Experience implementing structure, accountability and improved ways of working
- A hands-on leadership style and willingness to lead from the front
- Exposure to WMS and warehouse technology platforms
- Forklift licence highly regarded
- Supply Chain, Logistics, Lean Six Sigma, Engineering or Continuous Improvement qualifications highly regarded

Culturally, you will be Hungry, Humble and Smart.

You are someone who enjoys rolling up your sleeves, leading from the front and building high-performing teams. You take pride in improving operations, developing people and delivering better outcomes for customers and employees.

Why Highgate?

- Lead a critical Distribution Centre with genuine ownership and autonomy
- Join a growing business that values innovation and continuous improvement
- Chance to influence culture, capability and future warehouse performance
- Drive meaningful operational improvements and implement your own ideas
- Work alongside an experienced National Supply Chain Manager
- Direct access to decision-makers and the ability to influence outcomes
- 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

How to Apply

If you're an experienced warehouse leader who enjoys developing people, improving processes and driving operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your CV and a brief cover letter to Talent Right outlining why you'd be a strong fit for Highgate.

📌 Warehouse Manager (South Australia)
🏢 Talent Right
📍 South Australia