Warehouse Manager – Victoria

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Operations Manager to lead and continually improve all operational functions across Roto Pumps Australia.

Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will be responsible for warehouse operations, inventory management, logistics, procurement, production planning, quality, safety, project execution and overseeing pump assembly and service. You will work closely with Sales, Applications, Finance and our global manufacturing teams to ensure outstanding customer service, operational efficiency and profitable business growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced operations professional who enjoys improving systems, developing people and driving operational excellence within a growing engineering business.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.

• Opportunity to influence and shape the future of a growing Australian business.

• Global manufacturer with strong local support.

• Family-owned business.

• Broad leadership role with significant autonomy.

• Career development within an expanding international organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all warehouse, assembly, service and operational activities across Australia.

• Manage inventory, purchasing, forecasting and stock replenishment to optimise working capital while maintaining high customer service levels.

• Develop efficient production scheduling and resource planning to achieve delivery commitments.

• Improve operational processes, productivity and quality through continuous improvement initiatives.

• Manage freight, logistics and supplier performance to minimise lead times and operating costs.

• Ensure pumps and assemblies meet quality standards through inspection, testing and documented quality procedures.

• Support project execution from order receipt through manufacture, assembly, testing and delivery.

• Work closely with Sales and Applications teams to ensure quotations convert efficiently into successful project delivery.

• Develop KPIs and reporting for inventory, on-time delivery, service performance, operational efficiency and profitability.

• Lead, coach and develop warehouse, assembly and operations personnel.

• Maintain compliance with WHS, environmental and quality management systems.

• Support ERP (SAP) processes, inventory accuracy and continuous business improvement.

• Build strong relationships with suppliers, contractors and internal stakeholders locally and internationally.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in Operations Management within industrial equipment, manufacturing, pumps or rotating equipment.

• Strong knowledge of inventory management, procurement, warehousing and logistics.

• Experience leading technical service or assembly operations.

• Demonstrated ability to improve operational efficiency and implement process improvements.

• Strong leadership, communication and people management skills.

• Commercially aware with strong planning and organisational abilities.

• Engineering or technical trade qualifications highly regarded.

• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP together with Microsoft Office.

• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Roto Pumps?

At Roto Pumps Australia, you'll be joining a business recognised globally for innovation, engineering excellence and customer support. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring operational excellence while helping drive the next phase of growth for the Australian business.

If you enjoy building high-performing teams, improving business processes and delivering exceptional customer outcomes, we would love to hear from you.

Apply Now

Please click Apply and submit your current resume together with a brief cover letter outlining your experience and why you are interested in joining Roto Pumps Australia.