Warehouse Manager

Melbourne Cleaning Supplies (MCS) has been providing cleaning products, machinery and practical cleaning solutions to Victorian customers since 1992.

We support customers across government, education, medical and aged care, sport, commercial, industrial and domestic markets and have built a strong reputation for reliable service and industry knowledge.

As part of Bunzl, MCS combines the service and relationships of an established local business with the backing of a global distribution organisation.

YOUR ROLE

As Warehouse Manager at Melbourne Cleaning Supplies, you’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the warehouse, leading a small team while remaining hands‑on across receiving, order processing, dispatch, stock management and transport activities.

You’ll be responsible for maintaining strong safety, service and operational standards, ensuring the warehouse operates efficiently and accurately while meeting agreed customer and business KPIs.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead, supervise and develop the Warehouse Team, managing performance, training, leave and day-to‑day workload.
• Oversee receiving, picking, dispatch, stock control, cycle counts and stocktakes, ensuring high levels of accuracy.
• Maintain compliance with OH&S, Chain of Responsibility, Dangerous Goods and HACCP requirements.
• Manage warehouse costs including labour, freight, maintenance and materials handling equipment.
• Monitor daily warehouse reports, investigate stock variances and address operational or quality issues.
• Maintain warehouse housekeeping, equipment, bin locations and overall site organisation.
• Work closely with Sales, Customer Service, Purchasing, Inventory and external freight providers to maintain strong service levels.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across warehouse and distribution operations.

ABOUT YOU

You’re an experienced warehouse professional who is comfortable leading a team while also getting involved in the daily operation when required.

You’ll bring strong people management, organisation and problem‑solving skills, with a clear focus on safety, accuracy, productivity and customer service. You’ll be confident managing competing priorities in a busy warehouse environment and maintaining high standards across both people and process.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• Previous experience in a Warehouse Manager, Supervisor or similar warehouse leadership position.
• Proven experience leading and motivating a warehouse team.
• Current forklift licence and strong materials handling equipment experience.
• Sound knowledge of warehouse receiving, picking, dispatch and stock control processes.
• Understanding of OH&S, Chain of Responsibility and Dangerous Goods requirements.
• HACCP knowledge or experience will be highly regarded.
• Strong communication, numerical and organisational skills.
• Intermediate computer skills including WMS and Microsoft Office applications.
• Warehousing or Supply Chain qualifications will be highly regarded.

BENEFITS

Bunzl offers a broad and flexible range of benefits to our team including profit share scheme for eligible employees, exclusive motor vehicle and health insurance products, travel and accommodation discounts, study assistance, many wellbeing and community programs and access to discounted Bunzl products.

WE BELIEVE

With an entrepreneurial spirit providing endless opportunities, we believe that together we can achieve anything. We believe that through diversity we build strength and stability, and that the safety and security of our employees is not negotiable. Through innovation we find solutions, with an entrepreneurial spirit providing endless opportunities, and we believe that together we can achieve anything. Investing in our local communities is the right thing to do, and here in APAC that investment is creating a sustainable environment for us and those who follow.

WE WELCOME ALL

At Bunzl we believe that through diversity we build strength and support the principle of equality and diversity in employment. We oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We believe that it is in the company’s best interests and those of all who work in it, to ensure that the human resources, talents and skills available throughout the community are considered when employment opportunities arise. If you have a disability or special need that requires support or adjustments to working or interview arrangements, please let us know.

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