About Green Collect

Established in 2005, Green Collect has grown into a thriving social enterprise that delivers tangible and innovative solutions to capture the value in resources that are often thrown away. We have expertise in dealing with complex forms of waste and a reputation for the highest level of environmental integrity and customer service.

With over 100 business customers across Melbourne and 2 retail stores, we are serious about creating sustainable environmental and social change. Our mission is to create workplaces that give priority and opportunity to people facing barriers to employment through the delivery of high-quality services that promote environmental and social responsibility.

We aim for maximum resource recovery and job creation by taking a huge variety of office items that might otherwise be lost to landfill and giving them another life though a range of reuse, upcycling and recycling processes.

About the role

The Warehouse Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring efficient and effective warehousing, resource recovery and logistic operations. The key purpose of the role is to ensure productive, timely and safe running of the warehouse and movement of resources. This includes managing logistics, stock control and staff teams to deliver on Green Collect’s environmental and social objectives.

The function of the Warehouse Manager is to manage all warehousing activities and processes in line with Green Collect’s mission; ensuring the provision of a safe and supportive work environment while meeting the demands of a competitive and commercially viable business.

This includes coordinating all warehouse site activities, managing effective use of the entire multifunctional space and liaising with key stakeholders. The Warehouse Manager will be a proactive, forward thinking and well organised person with excellent problem-solving skills, and a demonstrated commitment to people and planet.

What we're looking for

Key attributes:

• A strong understanding and enthusiasm towards the purpose of Green Collect
• Demonstrated commitment to environmental sustainability and resource recovery
• Energetic, positive and proactive approach
• Strong leadership skills and demonstrated ability to manage complex issues and diverse teams
• Excellent communications skills, and the ability to build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders

Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

• Experience at supervisor or management level in a warehouse or distribution role
• Experience in managing relationships with third-party providers
• Excellent long-term thinking and planning skills, balanced with ability to react quickly to events and to prioritise in multifaceted work environment
• Understanding of WHS legislation
• Warehouse systems knowledge, experience in crate/pallet movement and tracking
• Sound knowledge of logistics/warehouse best practice
• Experience in training, supervising and managing teams
• Experience in the resource recovery sector, or community sector an advantage

Qualifications:

• Minimum Cert 3 in Warehousing or Logistics desirable
• Sustainability or Environmental qualifications preferable 
• Forklift licence (LF) preferable
• Current Driver’s licence
• Current First aid certificate

What we offer

• The opportunity to progress the sustainability outcomes of Green Collect and the war on waste!
• A passionate, skilled and dedicated team to work alongside
• An innovative and supportive work culture built on values of integrity, inclusiveness, sustainability and reconciliation
• The chance to play a key role in a growing enterprise, with opportunities for professional development in a growing sector.

A full Position Description is attached below.