Make your mark in this exciting role for a Leading Australian Manufacturer undergoing rapid, significant organisational growth and change.
Work with a leading Australian Manufacturer
Full-Time, Permanent Role
Must have Forklift Licence
Southcott is a major supplier of turnkey hydraulic solutions and is the largest manufacturer of hydraulic couplings and adaptors in Australia. We have built a reputation for deep manufacturing capability and quality in all aspects of our operations to meet the demands of Australian industry. Founded in 1886, we believe our relentless ambition, customer centricity and focus on people have contributed significantly to our success to date.
We are currently looking to appoint a permanent, full-time Warehouse Manager based at our Perth Distribution Centre to lead day-to-day operations and drive performance across the site.
Your Role
Reporting to the National Fulfilment Manager, the Warehouse Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day warehouse and distribution operations across inventory control, receiving, storage, order fulfilment, dispatch, and staff management.
This role focuses on running a safe, efficient, and well-structured operation that meets business demand, maintains high inventory accuracy, and delivers consistent performance, while driving continuous improvement and building team capability.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee daily warehouse operations across inbound, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch.
* Plan and allocate labour to ensure productivity, coverage, and workflow efficiency.
* Monitor stock levels, adjustments, and discrepancies, taking corrective action where required.
* Coordinate with internal teams to support demand planning and customer requirements.
* Lead, coach, and develop warehouse staff to drive performance and accountability.
* Foster strong collaboration across warehouse, sales, and customer service teams.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives across processes, systems, and workflows.
* Support and lead operational projects, including system and process enhancements.
* Ensure quality standards are maintained and non-conformances are addressed.
* Promote and enforce a strong safety culture across all warehouse activities.
Skills and Attributes
* Proven experience as a Warehouse Manager or similar leadership role.
* Strong understanding of warehouse operations, inventory control, and distribution.
* Ability to lead teams, drive performance, and build a strong culture.
* Experience identifying and implementing operational improvements.
* Confident with systems and data (PRONTO experience highly regarded).
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Practical, hands‑on approach with a focus on outcomes.
* Forklift licence and valid driver’s licence required.
* Problem‑solving mindset with good decision‑making ability.
* Team‑focused with the ability to build strong working relationships.
Our Key Competencies and Values
* Accountability: ‘Own it’ – We take responsibility for our work and our impact, following through on what we say we'll do.
* Communication: ‘Listen and Connect’ – We share ideas openly, listen carefully, and adapt our approach to build understanding across the business.
* Open‑mindedness: ‘Think Differently’ – We welcome new ideas, explore options, and learn from diverse perspectives to make better decisions.
* Ambition: ‘Go Further’ – We take initiative, embrace change and push for improvement with courage and determination.
* Respect: ‘Value Everyone’ – We treat people fairly, act courteously and build positive, productive relationships built on trust.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals. To be eligible to apply for this position, you must have the appropriate working rights for Australia or New Zealand.
Please note that we will be interviewing suitable candidates as we receive applications, so please don’t delay in applying.
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