Warehouse Supervisor

With almost 100 years as a Caterpillar Dealer, William Adams has proudly made its mark. Together with Caterpillar, weve been there for customers - selling and servicing the best equipment in the world - on land, at sea, in construction, mining and industry.

Today, we lead the way with great products, unrivalled product support and, of course, the best asset in business, our people.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a driven and experienced Warehouse Supervisor at our main distribution hub in Clayton, working Monday to Friday, to oversee our afternoon shift crew (12pm – 8:30pm).

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting directly to the Warehouse Manager, you will utilise your extensive experience working with warehousing KPI’s and be an expert in implementation of effective warehouse management procedures.

Daily responsibilities will include the following:

• Managing the day-to-day warehousing operations from receipting, dispatching, invoice and timesheet approvals, ordering to the safe storage of parts
• Leading a successful team of high performers, mentoring and coaching against KPI’s
• Staff training and induction
• Maintaining a safe work environment with a focus on continuous improvement
• Work closely with team members to support and deliver healthy utilisation rates
• Maintenance of all Warehouse plant and equipment
• Ensuring operational policies and procedures are followed to maximise productivity
• Management of the established Contamination Control and safety, health & environment culture

ABOUT YOU

You will come from a strong warehousing background with a experience and passion for training, motivating and encouraging a team.

To be considered for this role you will have the following skills, experience and attributes:

• Extensive experience in warehouse management procedures and best practice
• Proven ability to lead a diverse group, from Pickers to Customers
• Mechanical knowledge / comprehension of Cat parts is highly regarded
• Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives
• A thorough understanding of “Chain of Responsibility”
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to handle simultaneous tasks
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• A qualification in Warehousing, Logistics, Supply Chain or Business would be highly regarded
• A current forklift licence or willingness to obtain one

Why work for us?

At William Adams, our people and their safety, health and wellbeing genuinely matter to us. We provide a supportive and welcoming culture, and strive to create an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team.

Its more than just a job! We commit to recognising and rewarding you, as well as providing you with ongoing career and development opportunities to help you thrive and succeed.

We will offer you a competitive salary package, including annual salary and performance reviews, as well as access to exclusive discounts through The Hub, boasting partnerships with over 470 retailers such as JB HI-FI, Woolworths, Flight Centre + more!

Join our team of passionate professionals who embody our values of Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Commitment, and Sustainability.

Want to know more?

Call David from our Talent Acquisition Team on 03 9566 0691 with any questions.