Warehouse Manager

Warehouse Manager Salary:$120,000 + Super + Car + Fuel Card + Bonus
Location: Melbourne’s North
Shifts: 3-shift operation, covering 7:00am to 11:00pm

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Warehouse Manager to lead a high-performing team of 50–60 staff in a fast-paced distribution centre based in Melbourne’s North. This role offers an excellent remuneration package and the opportunity to drive operational excellence and cultural change in a supportive environment.

About the Role As the Warehouse Manager, you will oversee all aspects of warehouse operations, including inbound, dispatch, and inventory management, across three shifts. You will foster a positive workplace culture through effective supervision, coaching, and leadership, while delivering high service levels to customers.

We’re looking for a hands-on leader with strong change management experience and the ability to work with data to inform decisions and improve processes. This role would suit a seasoned DC or 3PL operations manager, ideally with an automotive or similar fast-moving goods background.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of 50–60 staff across three shifts.
• Manage all warehouse functions including inbound, dispatch, and inventory control.
• Drive and implement change initiatives to improve efficiency and culture.
• Use Oracle EBS and Excel to analyse and manipulate data for reporting and decision-making.
• Ensure workplace health and safety compliance and foster a safety-first culture.
• Provide coaching and support to team leaders and supervisors to build capability.
• Maintain high standards of customer service and delivery performance.
• Monitor KPIs and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience managing large warehouse/DC or 3PL operations teams (50+ staff).
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and coach others.
• Demonstrated change management experience and ability to drive cultural improvements.
• Proficiency in Oracle EBS and advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Solid understanding of inbound and dispatch operations, ideally in an automotive or similar environment.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

What’s on Offer

• $120,000 base salary + Super + Car + Fuel Card + Bonus.
• Lead and shape a large, dynamic operation in Melbourne’s North.
• Supportive leadership team and a culture that values continuous improvement.
• Career development and advancement opportunities.

If you are an experienced warehouse or 3PL manager with a passion for people leadership and operational excellence, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.

Matthew, Chandler Macleod
M:  0490 126 416 (Please SMS if cannot reach me - job enquiries only)

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.