Senior Warehouse Handler

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

The Warehouse Supervisor oversees assembly support, warehouse operations, inventory management, shipping, receiving, logistics coordination, and delivery planning activities. You will ensure the efficient flow of materials from receipt through storage, production support, and final customer delivery. You will maintain inventory accuracy, supporting production requirements, planning weekly and monthly deliveries, and ensuring compliance with company safety, quality, and operational standards. You will report to the Assembly & Warehouse Manager and work onsite at our facility.

Your Responsibilities:

Warehouse Operations

• Manage daily warehouse activities, including receiving, storage, material handling, and distribution.
• Ensure efficient material flow within the warehouse and production areas.
• Maintain proper warehouse organisation, housekeeping, and storage practices.
• Monitor warehouse performance and implement continuous improvement programs.

Inventory Management

• Maintain accurate inventory records and stock integrity.
• Conduct and manage cycle counts and annual physical inventories.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment activities.
• Ensure stock rotation, identification, traceability, and storage compliance.
• Analyse inventory variances and implement corrective actions.

Assembly & Production Support

• Ensure issuance of materials to production and assembly lines.
• Coordinate preparation of kitting packages and production material requirements.
• Support production schedules by maintaining material availability.
• Monitor material usage and return of excess materials.
• Work with production teams to prevent material shortages and downtime.

Ship & Logistics Operations

• Oversee packing, labelling, staging, and dispatch of customer shipments.
• Ensure shipments comply with customer requirements and company standards.
• Prepare and maintain shipping documentation and records.
• Coordinate transportation activities with logistics providers and carriers.
• Monitor shipment status and resolve delivery issues.

Delivery Planning & Coordination

• Maintain weekly and monthly delivery plans based on customer demand, production schedules, and inventory availability.
• Coordinate with Sales, Production Planning, Procurement, and Logistics teams to meet delivery commitments.
• Track delivery schedules and identify risks to on-time delivery performance.
• Improve shipment planning to improve transportation efficiency and reduce logistics costs.
• Communicate delivery schedules and priorities to relevant partners.
• Create reports on shipment status, delivery performance, and capacity planning.

Team Leadership

• Oversee warehouse and assembly support personnel.
• Allocate resources to meet operational requirements.
• Train employees on warehouse processes, safety practices, and standard operating procedures.
• Conduct performance monitoring and support employee development.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all company safety, quality, and environmental policies.
• Promote safe work practices and proper use of PPE.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and address identified risks.
• Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Support audits and corrective action projects.

The Essentials - You Will Have

• Minimum 5 years of experience in warehouse operations, inventory management, logistics, manufacturing, or assembly support environments.
• Experience leading teams in a warehouse, logistics, or production support setting.
• Knowledge of inventory control, material management, shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations.
• Proficiency with ERP, WMS, or inventory management systems.
• Planning and scheduling.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Manufacturing, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience supporting assembly or manufacturing operations.
• Experience in production logistics, material planning, and delivery scheduling.
• Knowledge of warehouse performance metrics, inventory reconciliation, and continuous improvement practices.
• Experience coordinating with external transportation providers and logistics partners.
• Forklift operation certification.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, or Kaizen methodologies.

What We Offer:

Our benefits package includes …

• Comprehensive mindfulness programmes with a premium membership to Calm
• Company volunteer and donation matching program - Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program
• On-demand digital course library for professional development

... and other local benefits!

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

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