Warehouse Supervisor - Newcastle NSW

NOW HIRING: Warehouse Supervisor – Newcastle, NSW

We’re on the lookout for a hands-on leader to coordinate day-to-day operations at our Newcastle warehouse and support our team leaders in achieving site goals.

This role is all about leading from the front — overseeing key warehouse functions like receipting, inventory management, order picking, packing, and freight coordination. You’ll play a vital role in driving performance, safety, and team development.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead and motivate warehouse teams to deliver results
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, service, and productivity
• Manage labour performance and ensure operational targets are met
• Recruit, onboard, and train new team members
• Coach and mentor staff, supporting career development and succession planning
• Monitor and report on Workplace Health & Safety compliance

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven success in fast-paced environments, with strong leadership experience
• Solid background in warehouse operations — experience with industrial products is a bonus!
• Forklift licence is a plus, but not essential
• Skilled in performance management and confident in solving operational challenges
• Tech-savvy with solid MS Office skills; experience with MS Dynamics is highly valued

What's In It For You:

• Permanent salary and incentives
• Team member discount card to use at Kmart, Bunnings, Target & Officeworks
• Ongoing learning and development and career opportunities
• Join an iconic Wesfarmers business, leaders in Industrial & Safety supplier
• Refer a Friend Program — earn up to $2,000 per referral
• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional annual leave
• Team events and celebrations to recognise our amazing Team Members
• Further discounts from over 300 corporate partners
• Attractive Wesfarmers annual share plans
• Generous paid parental leave policy and more!

NEXT STEPS

If you meet most of the criteria listed above and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please send your application today. We will be contacting suitable candidates as we receive them.

As part of our recruitment process and commitment to safety, you will be required to undertake background checks (which will include a pre-employment medical assessment involving drug & alcohol testing).

Blackwoods also promotes diversity and inclusion across our workplaces and encourages applications from all backgrounds, including people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, the LGBTQI+ community and people with disabilities. 

OUR STORY

Blackwoods is Australia’s leading supplier of industrial and safety supplies. For over 140 years, we have supported businesses big and small with our range of over 300,000 products from the world’s best brands. From the Sydney Harbour Bridge to the railway and your local mechanic, we supply what our customers need when they need it, along with unparalleled expertise and service from our passionate team. 

With a national footprint of over 50 branches and 6 Distribution Centres, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Being a part of the Wesfarmers group, also means that we have endless opportunities to make a difference, so join us, and let’s help more people build a better Australia.