State Warehouse Manager - Gillman Location
Job no: 50007035
Work type: Full Time
Location: Adelaide
- Exciting and challenging leadership position within Warehousing
- Enjoy a passionate and high functioning team environment
- Professional growth and development opportunities available
Visy is powering the circular economy, by providing sustainable, digitally advanced supply chain solutions. We combine our substantial volume, footprint and infrastructure – rooted in our 75 years of manufacturing experience, to provide customised logistics solutions to the industrial, beverage and consumer goods sectors. Offering a range of logistics services from warehousing, contract logistics, linehaul, intermodal transport, global freight forwarding and bulk logistics, we do logistics differently.
Reporting to the State Manager, Visy Logistics is seeking an experienced State Warehouse Manager to lead our South Australian operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Distribution and Warehouse Operations, Inventory Management, Planning, and People Leadership.
Based at our Gillman site, you will thrive in a hands-on environment, working closely with both internal and external stakeholders, as well as the broader Visy Logistics team. As a seasoned warehouse manager, you understand the critical importance of performing distribution activities safely, while ensuring that people and equipment are utilised efficiently. If you're a forward-thinking leader who thrives on driving change and developing people, this is your chance to be part of something big.
What You Will do:
- Lead safe and efficient warehouse operations in accordance with OH&S and company practices
- Drive proactive planning, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency
- Manage inventory to maximise warehouse capacity and utilisation
- Maintain high service levels and respond promptly to customer issues to minimise downtime
- Control costs with a strong focus on labour efficiency and workforce productivity
- Support budgeting processes and contribute to effective cost control
- Identify opportunities to grow the business to driver financial performance
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Support team development, performance, and succession planning
What You Will Bring:
- 5+ years of proven experience in in Warehouse and Distribution Management is essential
- Exceptional knowledge and understanding of HSE and COR requirements
- SAP, WMS & TMS knowledge highly regarded (Ramco experience is preferred)
- Passion for bringing out the best in team members and providing pathways for growth
- High level of organizational and time management demonstrating an ability to meet timelines
- Continuous improvement mindset to proactively problem solving with a solution focused approach
What you’ll love when you join us:
- Sustainability: Contribute to sustainability initiatives that make a difference
- Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that values safety, respect, and collaboration
- Career Growth: Opportunities for further training and career advancement within the company
You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing).
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