Warehouse Manager - Sydney, Australia - Kent Removals and Storage

Kent Removals and Storage

Verified Company

Sydney, Australia

4 days ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Warehouse Manager at our Yennora Branch, who considers themselves an expert in managing the complexities of container handling and warehousing.

This is a senior role that oversees a critical function in our business providing support in operations by fulfilling the logístical requirements, genuinely driving continuous improvement and best practice.

Some of what you will be doing:

Leading the team, conducting daily meetings to allocate tasks and set priorities
Ensure all safety standards are adhered to, including daily forklift check lists
Meticulously planning and scheduling all work requirements relating to storage and removals within the depot in areas of quarantine, rail preparation and pre loading
Manage the storage locations and data
Oversee the planning and scheduling of all warehousing employees and equipment
Ensure loading and unloading of all consignments is in accordance with Kent's quality and safety standards
Oversee the safety and compliance of the warehouse including equipment, staff and visitors
Enter and quality control data in management systems
Undertake weekly stock counts, monthly stocktakes and audits as required

About you:

Experienced in warehouse management, transport and logistics.

Proven customer-centric and solution-focused individual with the ability to understand that a well-run warehouse is key to a successful depot.

We hope you have:

Warehouse management experience within a fastpaced environment
Possess strong business acumen and change management skills
Ability to positively impact culture through leadership
Ability to demonstrate structured work practices and are process oriented
Customer focused with strong people management skills
Demonstrated success in leading and supervising a team of people
Great communication skills with the ability to deal well with conflict resolution
Demonstrated commitment to safety
Advanced computer skills using MS Suite
Have a proactive approach to continuous improvement
Car licence essential

What else we are looking for:

Sound operational understanding to juggle labour, equipment, warehousing and the forward thinking to keep on top of it all
You know and understand people and you invest in their development and training

Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary plus super and additional incentives
Everyone having access to training and development
Kent CARE Program focus on staff wellbeing and mental health
FleetPartners Fully Maintained Novated Leases
Staff discounts on storage and removals services
Recognition incentives in the form of digital gifts
We believe in inclusiveness and workplace equality
Support for women choosing a management career path
2M invested in technology including bespoke systems built inhouse
5 star rated onboarding experience
1 in 5 roles are filled internally, we love promoting from within

About Us:

Kent is an Australian success story that started over 75 years ago and has grown from a family business to an award-winning organisation.

Don't make the mistake of thinking we're just a bunch of trucks, we have over 400 amazing employees and contractors across a network of almost 20 locations.

Our specialised business units supporting our operations are high performing but still know how to have fun. Including our tech team who build bespoke systems inhouse, and marketing who enhance our digital transformation.

What's little known about us is that Kent is a great place to work because we have great people with great stories.

They reflect the rich heritage we have as well as the next generation of new ideas, a winning combo for us to innovate and drive the industry to new heights.

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