Ambient Warehouse Manager

MEDLOG is a global logistics and supply chain operator specialising in container transport, intermodal logistics, warehousing and freight services.

We are seeking an experienced warehouse leader to manage our Ambient Warehouse operation at our Merbein site. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for the safe, efficient and effective operation of the warehouse, its people, stock and equipment.

About the role

Reporting to the Transport Manager – Merbein, the Ambient Warehouse Manager will lead the day-to-day warehouse operation and manage the Ambient Warehouse team.

The position is responsible for maintaining a safe and productive workplace, allocating resources, managing performance and attendance, overseeing stock and equipment, and ensuring operational targets and customer requirements are met.

This is a full-time, on-site position working 38 hours per week.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the safe and efficient operation of the Ambient Warehouse

• Manage team workloads, rosters, attendance, overtime and leave

• Monitor team performance and provide regular coaching and feedback

• Ensure employee licences, training and cross-training remain current

• Lead toolbox meetings and reinforce MEDLOG’s safety requirements

• Ensure hazards, incidents and near misses are reported appropriately

• Oversee the accurate and timely packing and unpacking of containers

• Coordinate trailers, pre-loads and stock transport requirements

• Maintain accurate stock records, paperwork and system updates

• Verify stock movements and investigate or correct stock discrepancies

• Develop and implement standard operating procedures

• Oversee warehouse equipment, preventative maintenance and site infrastructure

• Liaise with internal teams and customers to resolve operational issues

• Maintain a clean, organised and safe warehouse environment

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• At least three years of warehouse operations experience

• Demonstrated leadership and people-management capability

• Experience allocating work and managing operational priorities

• Strong knowledge of warehouse safety and compliance requirements

• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong customer service and stakeholder-management skills

• Intermediate Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel skills

• A current driver licence

• Full Australian working rights

Experience managing a large warehouse and supervising warehouse employees will be highly regarded.

A current forklift licence, Dangerous Goods licence, relevant tertiary qualification and knowledge of CargoWise would also be advantageous.

Why join MEDLOG?

• Lead an established warehouse operation at our Merbein site

• Take responsibility for people, safety, stock and operational performance

• Work across warehouse, transport and customer-facing activities

• Join a growing international logistics organisation

• Be part of a team focused on safety, integrity and continuous improvement

All successful applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screening, and police clearance.

If you are an experienced warehouse leader looking to take responsibility for a varied and operationally important site, we would like to hear from you.