About the role

Quality Wool is seeking an experienced and motivated Warehouse Operations Manager to lead our main receival centre in Geelong.

We're looking for someone who combines strong people leadership with practical operational knowledge. A person who can plan, organise and drive the operation forward, while maintaining a visible presence on the warehouse floor and supporting the team when needed.

This is a hands-on leadership position. You'll ensure the right people, processes and priorities are in place to keep the operation running safely and efficiently, while being prepared to roll up your sleeves and support the team wherever needed.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Team leadership: Lead, motivate and develop the warehouse team, fostering a positive, productive and accountable environment.

- Rostering and workload management: Coordinate staff rostering and daily workloads, ensuring the right people and resources are in place to meet operational demands.

- Operational oversight: Oversee receivals, storage, handling and shipping activities, ensuring efficient and accurate processes.

- Performance and efficiency: Monitor workflow and productivity, identify bottlenecks and implement practical improvements.

- Safety and compliance: Promote a strong safety culture and maintain workplace procedures, safe work practices and housekeeping standards.

- Wool inventory and systems: Oversee the accurate receival, recording, tracking and storage of wool bales, maintaining inventory accuracy, documentation and relevant warehouse systems.

- Communication and coordination: Work collaboratively with internal teams, transport providers and other stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.





- Continuous improvement: Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and team performance, taking ownership and driving positive change.

About you

You're an experienced operational leader who enjoys bringing people together, creating structure and getting the best out of a team.

You understand that effective warehouse management is about much more than stock movement. It's about planning ahead, managing competing priorities, making good decisions and ensuring everyone works towards a common goal.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

- Demonstrated experience in warehouse, logistics, distribution, receival or similar operational leadership.

- Proven people management skills, including the ability to lead, delegate and hold a team accountable.

- Solid organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and varied workloads.

- A practical, solutions-focused approach to problem-solving.

- An understanding of warehouse processes, inventory management and workplace safety.

- Confidence using computer systems and operational software.

- Robust communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.

Experience in agriculture, rural services, transport, logistics, manufacturing or broader distribution would be highly regarded.



Wool handling or agricultural receival experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Above all, we're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, leads by example and is motivated to continually improve the operation.

What success looks like

- A well-organised warehouse with clear priorities and efficient workflows.

- A productive, engaged and accountable team.

- Consistent standards of safety, accuracy and housekeeping.

- A proactive approach to operational improvements.

Why join Quality Wool?

Quality Wool is a proudly Australian, independent and family-owned business, established in South Australia in 1991. Over more than three decades, we've built a strong presence across the Australian wool industry, with a network spanning the eastern seaboard, South Australia and Western Australia.

We value integrity, independence and a commitment to the future of our industry. Our people are central to our success, and we take pride in building strong teams and lasting relationships across the communities in which we operate.

This is an opportunity to join an established and growing business in a key operational leadership position, where your experience, initiative and contribution will make a genuine difference.

Interested?

If you're an experienced warehouse or operations leader looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your application, including your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role, via SEEK.

Please do not contact the business directly regarding this position.

📌 Warehouse Operations Manager (Geelong)
🏢 Quality Wool Group
📍 Geelong