Warehouse Manager

Warehouse Manager

The Role

A new opportunity exists for a Warehouse Manager to join our Warehouse Team, based in our head office in Adelaide. Reporting to the National Manager – Supply Chain & Customer Service will be responsible for planning and directing the warehouse function to ensure the timely distribution of products and controlling warehouse activities.

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for:

Responsible for the distribution function in SA

Planning and directing all phases of product distribution

Directing the planning the assignment of work to ensure the efficient use of personnel and equipment

Constantly reviewing and redesigning the layout of the warehouse to ensure the efficient utilization of storage space

Evaluating and recommending shipping deadlines and taking corrective action as required to meet objectives

Establishing changes in distribution techniques and practices where necessary

Developing and recommending improvements in office and warehouse practices to promote efficiency, faster service and lower costs.

Preparing budgets for approval and operating within approved budgets

Accepting and adhering to all WHSE responsibilities, policies, procedures and safe work practices related to the position

Development and implementation of warehousing standards, policies and procedures

Controlling, directing and monitoring warehousing staff, organising staff selection, training and development

Ensuring all staff understand and adhere to legislative guidelines and Toro WHSE policies, procedures and safe work practices.

Skills and Experience

The ideal applicant will possess;

Extensive experience in warehousing

Demonstrated leadership skills

Excellent numeracy and literacy skills

Excellent computing literacy including the full Microsoft Office Suite

Understanding of relative industrial awards

Understanding of WHSE principles and legislation

A valid forklift license

Ability to establish and implement operating goals, objectives and procedures

Ability to recognize the strengths and opportunities for development within team members

Ability to work effectively as a team member and independently

Posted Today

Full time

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About Us

With roots dating back to 1914, The Toro Company was built on a tradition of quality and caring relationships. Today, the company is a leading worldwide provider of innovative solutions for the outdoor environment including turf and landscape maintenance, snow and ice management, underground utility construction, rental and specialty construction, and irrigation and outdoor lighting solutions. Through a strong network of professional distributors, dealers, rental stores and retailers in more than 125 countries, we proudly offer a wide range of products across a family of global brands to help golf courses, professional contractors, underground construction professionals, groundskeepers, agricultural growers, rental companies, government and educational institutions, and homeowners – in addition to many leading sports venues and historic sites around the world.