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A Warehouse Manager oversees daily operations at a warehouse or storage facility. You’ll manage a team of staff and make sure all departments are running effectively. Warehouse Managers ensure team members are properly trained and deal with any issues that arise. You might liaise with clients or freight companies during your duties.
Warehouse Managers should be strong leaders and be able to communicate well with their team. It’s important that you are organised and can manage several tasks at one time. You’ll need good time management skills and may have to prioritise tasks during busy periods. Warehouse Managers may have to call on their problem solving abilities when needed.
There are 3 courses available for people who want to become a Warehouse Manager.
Possible job outcomes:
The Bachelor of Business (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) equips students to manage the intricate process of moving goods and services from suppliers to consumers. This course covers essential aspects like warehousing, inventory management, purchasing, and distribution. Students will learn to navigate global supply systems effectively and to innovate in response to changes in local and international markets..
Average duration: 3 years.
Level-up your career in supply chain operations with the TLI40321 Certificate IV in Supply Chain Operations. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to oversee a supply chain operation and allows you to choose specialist elective units that support your career interest areas. Choose from: logistics, purchasing and procurement, transport scheduling, or warehousing. The course covers: transport chain of responsibility, fatigue management procedures, risk management, team leadership, workplace safety, supplier relationships, administration skills, and more. Enquire now for the full list of specialist electives (and their availability), career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 18 months.
The Certificate IV in Competitive Systems and Practices is ideal for operations and production managers who are seeking to improve their operational efficiencies, customer service and employee competence (plus find new ways of reducing wastage and production costs). This is an innovative qualification where students are introduced to the latest principles of lean operations; agile operations; preventative and predictive maintenance approaches. Click for the full course list and funding eligibility..
Average duration: 12 months.
In Australia, a full time Warehouse Manager generally earns $1,340 per week ($69,680 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
The number of people working in this industry has increased strongly over the last five years. There are currently 16,700 people employed in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Warehouse Manager. Warehouse Managers may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly larger towns and cities.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If a career as a Warehouse Manager interests you, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Warehousing Operations. This course will give you the administrative, technical and leadership skills to perform a managerial role in the warehousing industry. You’ll cover topics including workplace safety procedures, monitoring stock levels, consolidating freight and scheduling transport.
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Here are some potential career pathways within warehousing. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Warehousing
Freight Handler
$960 weekly pay
Pick Packer
Storeperson
Warehouse Assistant
Warehouse Operator
Inventory Controller
$1,250 weekly pay
Inventory Planner
Supply Planner
$1,442 weekly pay
Warehouse Leading Hand
Warehouse Manager
$1,340 weekly pay
Warehouse Supervisor
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