Metcash

Warehouse Supervisor

Metcash  •  Commonwealth of Australia (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

At Metcash, you’re part of something bigger. We’ve got the heart of a small business with the strength and support of a big business.

When you join Metcash, your work makes a real difference to independent businesses and local communities, empowering you to:

  • Grow your career with tailored development programs
  • Thrive your way with flexible work options
  • Make your mark in a high-performing, values-led team


At Metcash Food, we’re the power behind local business, proudly supplying over 1600 independently owned stores in every corner of Australia and New Zealand. With a range of trusted independent brands like IGA, Foodland and Campbells/C-Store, our stores sit at the heart of their communities, providing locals with the products and homegrown produce they love most.

About the Opportunity

We’re on the lookout for a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee daily operations at our Gepps Cross site In this pivotal role, you’ll lead a dedicated warehouse team, manage inventory flow, and ensure all tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Working Hours

  • Core shifts run Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM & 8:30 AM - 5:00PM (with potential for adjustments and flexibility to accommodate business needs)
  • Occasional Saturdays: Typically around peak periods, such as the Saturday before and after Christmas

As a frontline leader, you’ll set the tone for productivity, maintain a clean and organised workspace, and champion continuous improvement across all warehouse functions. If you bring strong operational experience, proven leadership skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment — we’d love to see you lead the way!

In this Role

  • Demonstrate strong leadership by setting clear expectations, supporting team development, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
  • Take ownership of the shift, ensuring all warehouse functions including pick-pack, receiving, dispatch, and planning - are completed accurately, on time, and in line with Metcash’s standards and procedures
  • Promote a positive and inclusive team environment by providing hands-on training, regular feedback, and day-to-day support to ensure team members feel valued and empowered
  • Champion a safety-first mindset, ensuring all OHS protocols are followed, risks are identified early, and incidents are promptly reported and resolved
  • Drive operational excellence by identifying process improvements, implementing changes, and encouraging a proactive approach to problem-solving
  • Manage daily workforce planning, ensuring optimal staffing levels and resource allocation to meet operational targets while maintaining team wellbeing
  • Oversee cost control measures, monitoring warehouse expenses and ensuring efficient use of resources to stay within budget

You’re Likely a Match If

  • Proven experience in FMCG, wholesale, distribution, or logistics environments, with a strong understanding of fast-paced operational demands
  • Demonstrated leadership skills, with a track record of managing teams, driving performance, and fostering a positive, accountable culture
  • Solid knowledge of OHS and HACCP regulations, and a proactive commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant workplace
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a collaborative approach to resolving challenges and improving processes
  • Proficiency with warehouse systems and technology, including WMS platforms, RF scanning, and inventory control tools
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment

What’s on offer

We’re proud to offer a workplace that supports your well-being, growth, and belonging:

🏖️ Extra Leave: Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave, 2 well-being days, plus 1 volunteer day annually

📚 Career Growth: Endless learning and development opportunities

👶 Parental Leave: 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid leave for primary carers

🌈 Inclusive Culture: Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion

⚖️ Neutral Pay Gap: Gender pay gap under 5% (WGEA 2024–2025)

🧠 Mental Health: Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia

🏡 Flexibility: Flex Ready and Family Friendly Workplace accredited

About Us

Join us and be part of something bigger!

Metcash is Australia’s leading wholesale distribution company, with $19.5 billion in sales (FY25) and a proud spot in the ASX Top 125.

We believe in the power of independent, family-owned businesses to shape vibrant communities. Through our food, liquor, and hardware pillars, we help retailers become the ‘Best Store in Their Town’ by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support.

We’re committed to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability — and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including First Nations. If you need support during the application process, just let us know. Your privacy and dignity are always respected.

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Metcash

About Metcash

At Metcash, we’re the power behind an independent Australia & New Zealand. From the humble origins of our first family-owned corner store in 1927, we’ve been backing independents and strengthening the communities they operate in for almost 100 years. With a national network of more than 10,000 independent retailers and a further 90,000 wholesalers, we’re the driving force behind local, family-owned businesses – sticking up for the little guys and helping them become the best stores in town. And while we may be large in size, we’ll always be locals at heart.

Today we’re Australia and New Zealand’s leading independent retail partner and wholesaler in food, liquor and hardware. We have over 80 years of experience supporting and championing the interests of independent grocery, liquor and hardware sectors. Headquartered in Sydney, our world class distribution facilities across the country allow us to operate on a huge scale to unite Australia's independent grocers, delivering products to more than 10,000 retail premises and a further 90,000 wholesale customers across the food, grocery, liquor and hardware markets. Our network of Successful Independents includes a large portfolio of brands such as IGA, Foodland, Mitre 10, Home Timber & Hardware, Cellarbrations and the Bottle-O.

At Metcash we have a single purpose - Successful Independents - it is at the heart of everything we do. Success starts with our people. Employing over 6,000 people, Metcash champions the interests of the independent retail industry. We are a team of people who are resilient and empowered, who take initiative and pride in their work and above all operate with integrity. Our core operations are key to providing our customers and retailers with merchandising, operations and marketing support through our strong retail brands.

Whilst we operate on a huge scale, we think big but we act local. We believe that independence is worth fighting for and this is at the core of our business divisions.

Industry
Wholesale & Distribution
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Macquarie Park, AU
Year Founded
1927
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