WAREHOUSE MANAGER

Lead a warehouse transformation in a complex industrial environment!
Our Client:




CBC Staff Selection is partnering with a well-established organisation operating within the maritime, industrial and heavy asset sector. Supporting large-scale projects and ongoing operational requirements, this business plays an important role in maintaining critical infrastructure and supply chain operations across Northern Australia.

Known for its supportive leadership style and collaborative culture, the organisation offers employees the opportunity to contribute meaningfully while enjoying flexibility, stability and long-term career growth.




The Opportunity:



 
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Warehouse Manager to lead a large operational warehouse function based in Cairns.

Managing a team of approximately 10-15 employees, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership of warehouse operations, inventory control, team performance and continuous improvement initiatives.

This role will suit a hands-on leader who enjoys developing teams, improving processes and driving operational excellence. Working closely with senior stakeholders across supply chain, procurement and operations, you will play a key role in strengthening warehouse performance while supporting broader business objectives.



 
Skills & Experience:



 
Reporting into senior supply chain leadership, you will take ownership of warehouse operations, inventory control, team performance and warehouse governance.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who enjoys being on the floor, mentoring teams, solving operational challenges and implementing practical improvements that deliver measurable results.
To be successful, you will demonstrate:

• Proven experience leading warehouse, logistics or supply chain operations
• Strong people leadership skills with experience managing operational teams
• Experience within maritime, shipbuilding, manufacturing, defence, heavy industry or similarly complex environments highly regarded
• Sound inventory management and warehouse governance experience
• Experience working with ERP or warehouse management systems (IFS advantageous)
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes, efficiency and operational performance
• Forklift Licence
• Current Driver Licence

What’s On Offer:

• Permanent full-time position
• Cairns based leadership opportunity
• Collaborative and supportive leadership team
• Diverse and challenging operational environment
• Career progression opportunities
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing operation

To ensure compliance with Australian employment law, this role is only open to candidates who possess either the right to work in Australia, permanent residency, citizenship status or visa status. 




How to Apply:

To apply online, click ‘Apply’ at the top of this page. If you have a query regarding the application process, please contact our designated Recruitment Consultant, Tanara Davies, at View email address on au.fitly.work or View phone number on au.fitly.work. Due to client confidentiality requirements, further information regarding the opportunity may only be provided following assessment of your application.




At CBC Staff Selection, we are dedicated to fostering an environment that champions equal opportunity, embraces diversity, promotes inclusion and prioritises flexibility and accessibility. All communication with CBC Staff Selection is managed in a highly confidential manner, and your details will not be shared with any future employer without your prior consent.




CBC Staff Selection – Redefining Recruitment

With 38 years’ recruitment experience, CBC Staff Selection specialises in providing professional, quality recruitment services to a wide range of candidates and clients throughout both Far North Queensland (Cairns region) and North Queensland (Townsville and Mackay region) as well as Regional Queensland.




Job Reference: 1739680/TD

• Collaborative and supportive leadership team
• Career progression opportunities
• Permanent full-time position

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