At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead warehouse operations, manage inventory, and ensure timely product delivery.
- Company: Join EX Engineering, a leader in electrical solutions for hazardous areas.
- Benefits: Enjoy a day off on your birthday, extra leave, and discounts.
- Other info: Diverse workplace with a commitment to inclusion and career growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team making a real impact in high-risk environments.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in warehouse leadership, strong organisational skills, and a Forklift Licence.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
Introduction
EX Engineering is an industry leader in supplying electrical solutions for hazardous areas in high‑risk and remote environments.
EX Engineering is driven by a focus on customer satisfaction, team development, product innovation, and continuous improvement.
You will become part of a team that supports businesses across Australia with high‑quality, fit‑for‑purpose hazardous area electrical solutions.
Description
We’re looking for an experienced and hands‑on
Warehouse Lead to take ownership of our warehouse operations and lead our stores team from the front.
The role will be the first point of contact for warehouse activities, responsible for prioritising workloads, maintaining stock accuracy, coordinating freight, and ensuring customers and internal teams receive the right products on time, every time.
If you're a natural leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys solving problems, and isn't afraid to roll up your sleeves, we'd love to hear from you.
About the role
As the Warehouse Lead, you'll oversee the day‑to‑day operations of the warehouse while working alongside the team to receive, pick, pack, dispatch, and manage inventory.
You'll balance competing priorities, ensure warehouse quality standards are maintained, and drive accurate stock control through effective use of warehouse systems and processes.
- Leading the day‑to‑day operations of the warehouse and coordinating team priorities.
- Managing receiving, picking, packing, dispatch, and kitting activities to meet customer and production deadlines.
- Prioritising competing requests from Sales, Workshop, and Engineering teams.
- Maintaining accurate inventory records, stock locations, and warehouse organisation.
- Conducting cycle counts and stocktakes, investigating and resolving inventory discrepancies.
- Ensuring all incoming and outgoing goods are checked for quality, accuracy, and compliance.
- Coordinating domestic and international freight bookings and monitoring deliveries.
- Operating forklifts and warehouse equipment safely and in accordance with procedures.
- Monitoring warehouse performance and escalating potential delays, risks, or capacity issues proactively.
- Maintaining accurate transactions and inventory data within Net Suite and warehouse systems.
- Training team members in warehouse processes, systems, and best practices.
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient warehouse environment.
Skills and Experiences
About you
- Qualification in Supply Chain or Logistics id desirable.
- Minimum 2 years' experience as a Warehouse Lead or in a similar warehouse leadership role.
- Proven background in warehouse operations, including receiving, dispatch, inventory control, and stock management.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
- High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining stock accuracy.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and support a warehouse team through a hands‑on approach.
- Sound knowledge of freight coordination and warehouse logistics processes.
- Proficiency in using barcode scanning technology and warehouse systems.
- Holding a current Forklift Licence.
- First Aid Certificate will be viewed favourably.
- Familiarity with ERP, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), or inventory management software would be highly regarded.
- Knowledge of stock control processes, cycle counting, and stocktakes is advantageous.
About us
EX Engineering is part of IPD Group, a dynamic ASX listed, Australian owned business.
We provide design, development and distribution of electrical products and technologies.
Electrical hardware distribution with product assembly and workshop for customised solutions.
Electrical vehicle charging hardware and infrastructure solutions, providing complete electrical engineering and service provider in high and low voltage projects.
Having operated for 65 years we are trusted partner to our customers.
Be an integral part of our team and enjoy great benefits, including a day off on your birthday and additional leave in recognition of your years of service and other discounts for working with us!
You must have the right to work in Australia.
IPD is proud to have a diverse and inclusive workplace, with a team of over 600 people representing more than 30 different cultural backgrounds.
We are committed to fostering a culture that values diversity, equity, and human rights, ensuring that every individual feels respected, supported, and empowered to contribute.
We welcome people from all cultures, backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and religious beliefs.
When you apply, please let us know what pronouns you use.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Only applicants suitable for the position will be contacted.
We kindly ask agencies not to submit any resumes without our consent.
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Warehouse Lead employer: IPD Group
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