Warehouse Supervisor – Afternoon Shift (Clayton)

Clayton, Melbourne | Permanent Full-Time

Maltra Foods is one of Australia's leading food ingredient manufacturers, supplying premium products to customers across Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Europe, North America and the Middle East.

Our success is built on collaboration, innovation, operational excellence and an unwavering commitment to quality. We pride ourselves on investing in our people, fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace, and continuously improving the way we work. If you're looking to join a stable and growing organisation where your contribution is valued, we'd love to hear from you.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Warehouse Supervisor to join our Distribution team at our Clayton manufacturing facility.

Shift: Afternoon Shift – 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm

Reporting to the Distribution Manager, this is a permanent, hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our warehouse. You will lead by example, working alongside your team to ensure products are received, stored and dispatched safely, accurately and efficiently.

This is an on-site position and, due to the operational nature of the role, working from home is not available.

As Warehouse Supervisor, you will be responsible for leading a high-performing team while ensuring the warehouse operates safely, efficiently and in line with company standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and supervising the daily warehouse operation to achieve safety, service and productivity targets.

• Working alongside the team undertaking picking, packing, receipting, loading, unloading and dispatch activities.

• Planning workloads and allocating resources to meet customer delivery requirements.

• Operating forklifts and warehouse equipment when required.

• Ensuring compliance with Workplace Health and Safety (WHS), manual handling procedures, housekeeping standards and company policies.

• Coaching, mentoring and developing team members while fostering a positive, accountable and safety-focused culture.

• Coordinating inbound and outbound freight, inventory movements and warehouse transactions.

• Maintaining inventory accuracy through cycle counts and investigating stock discrepancies.

• Liaising with transport providers and drivers to ensure efficient freight movements.

• Responding promptly to operational issues, damaged stock and workplace incidents.

• Providing regular updates and performance reporting to the Distribution Manager.

• Identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance warehouse performance.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Previous experience supervising or leading a warehouse or distribution team.

• A minimum of five years' experience in a warehouse, logistics or distribution environment.

• A current Forklift Licence.

• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory management and dispatch processes.

• A sound understanding of Workplace Health and Safety requirements.

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Strong leadership, communication and people management skills.

• Well-developed problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• The ability to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced operational environment.

• A qualification in Logistics or Supply Chain Management (desirable).

• Unrestricted Australian work rights.

At Maltra Foods, our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a workplace where employees feel supported, respected and empowered to succeed.

We offer:

• A competitive salary package.

• A secure, permanent position with a well-established and growing business.

• A supportive leadership team and collaborative workplace culture.

• Opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• Ongoing learning and career development opportunities.

• Free on-site parking.

• The opportunity to build your career within a successful international food manufacturing company.

• This is a permanent, on-site position based at our Clayton facility.

• Applicants must have unrestricted Australian work rights.

• Sponsorship is not available for this role.

• The successful applicant will be required to complete a National Police Check.

• Employment will also be subject to reference and qualification checks.

If you're a hands-on leader who enjoys developing people, driving operational excellence and making a real contribution to a successful manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of the Maltra Foods team.

Additional Information

• This is an on-site position based at our Clayton facility.

• Applicants must have unrestricted Australian work rights.

• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

• The successful applicant will be required to complete a National Police Check.

• Employment may also be subject to qualification and reference checks.

If you're a hands-on warehouse leader who enjoys developing people, improving processes, and delivering outstanding operational results, we'd love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Click “Apply Now” and submit:

• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

• A detailed resume

As we receive a high volume of applications for our vacancies, we will only contact you directly should you be successful through to the next stage of our recruitment process.

Note: To be eligible to apply for this position, you must have existing, relevant Australian work rights. The company will not be able to support any sponsorship requirements. 

At the later stages of the recruitment process, the shortlisted candidate/s will be required to undergo a Police Check as a mandatory part of the process. Additional qualification checks may also be required

Previous Applicants need not apply

No agency applications will be accepted at this time, unless specifically requested.