Assistant Warehouse Manager

About Auto Parts Group (APG):
APG is a leading independent distributor of automotive parts and accessories across Australia. With a strong national footprint, APG partners with trade and specialist customers. Our success is built on our core values: Customer First, Smart Service, One Team, and Safe for All.

APG is part of GPC Asia Pacific, a leading supplier of industrial and automotive parts in Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia. GPC has over 8,000 employees in Asia Pacific and more than 60,000 globally, with well-known brands like Repco, NAPA, AMX, and Motion Industries.

We are seeking an experienced warehouse leader, Assistant Warehouse Manager responsible for the 2-10pm shift at our Queensland Warehouse, located at Brendale, QLD.

About the role:

As the Assistant Warehouse Manager (PM Shift), you will have full accountability for operational delivery across the PM Shift (2pm -10pm) specifically relating to Incoming, picking and put away activities. You will drive operational delivery, cost efficiency, safety, and team performance leading local execution.

This is a warehouse leadership role and requiring strong operational expertise, you will hold accountability for the shift’s operational delivery, leading team members to achieve safe, productive and customer-focused outcomes in a dynamic warehouse environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion APG Values - Customer First, Smart Service, One Team and Safe for All

• Lead and develop warehouse teams through induction, training, performance management, cross-training, Scheduling, and time-and-attendance management.

• Plan and coordinate daily warehouse operations including receiving, picking, packing, put-away, and management of drivers.

• Drive operational performance by communicating targets, managing resources, managing overtime, supporting OTIF delivery, and resolving service failures.

• Maintain safety and compliance standards through WHS support, toolbox talks, hazard and incident reporting, inspections and process adherence.

• Protect inventory and assets by maintaining stock accuracy, quality control, asset registers, vehicle servicing and repairs, and reporting theft or damage.

• Ensure effective use of systems and reporting and completion of daily routines.

• Promote continuous improvement and workplace standards by identifying efficiency opportunities, maintaining a clean and organised warehouse, and ensuring professional presentation of staff, vehicles, and property.

• Be responsible for maintaining appropriate site-security standards and protecting APG people, inventory, assets, and facilities throughout the shift and end of shift.

About you:

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Proven leadership experience in warehouse operations.

• Demonstrated success in driving operational KPIs across service, cost, safety, and productivity.

• Proven ability to lead and develop teams. Confidence managing performance, attendance, training, and team capability.

• Sound knowledge of WHS legislation and operational compliance requirements.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

• A collaborative leadership style aligned to values-driven organisations.

• Experience maintaining site security and loss-prevention measures to protect people, stock, vehicles, equipment, and property (site lockup)

Benefits:
APG ‘Me’ Day: This is a paid, planned day for our team to use for whatever they want.  
Paid Parental Leave: We have newly introduced paid parental leave for all permanent employees. 
Training: Full training and ongoing support will be provided with all necessary business resources, tools and technology.
Business perks: Exclusive discounts with retailers like Repco, NAPA, AMX, and Motion Industries.
Events: Regular team catch ups including monthly get-togethers and local awards and Annual Awards.
Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides access to free, confidential counselling (which includes financial and legal counselling) for you and your immediate family. 
Diversity: We have a diverse group of talented people in our business from all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures.
Security: We have been in business for 30 years and continue to get stronger year after year.

Interested…
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GPC Asia Pacific is an equal opportunity employer.