Date: Jun 24, 2026
Location: Mackay, AU
Company: AkzoNobel
About AkzoNobel
Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.
For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com
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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Trade Centre Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our Mackay Warehouse and Trade Centre. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone with strong operational, customer service, and people management skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
As the Trade Centre Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring efficient warehouse and trade centre operations while maintaining high standards of customer service, safety, stock control, and team performance.
This role combines operational management, customer service, logistics coordination, and warehouse duties, making it ideal for a proactive leader who enjoys both strategic planning and hands-on involvement.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the daily operations of the Mackay Warehouse and Trade Centre
Plan operations to maximise efficiency and achieve stock control targets
Oversee office administration processes including documentation, data entry, and reporting
Facilitate monthly site safety meetings and conduct regular HSE audits
Maintain compliance with company HSE standards, including incident reporting and root cause analysis
Deliver a high standard of customer service and maintain strong customer relationships
Pick and despatch orders, receive and put away stock, tint paint, and load vehicles
Support and implement improvements to tinting and warehouse processes
Operate and maintain forklifts and assist with manual handling tasks
Process sales orders and provide pricing and product availability information to customers
Manage warehouse layout and support product range expansion initiatives
Conduct stock cycle counts and annual stocktakes
Manage purchasing, invoicing, dispatch, and SLOB control
Allocate tasks and support the ongoing development of Trade Centre staff
Maintain strong working relationships with internal sales teams and customers
Become proficient in SAP and internal systems relating to customer service, logistics, procurement, and supply planning
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Previous experience in a similar warehouse, trade centre, or operations management role
Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills
The ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated leadership and people management capability
Experience with stock control, logistics, and warehouse operations
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and ERP systems experience
A commitment to continuous improvement and operational efficiency
A current forklift licence
A customer-focused attitude and a hands-on approach to work
What We Offer
Supportive workplace culture focused on safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement
Performance Bonuses: You can earn more with performance bonuses on top of your base salary!
Health and Wellbeing: Your health matters to us. Take advantage of free flu vaccinations, counselling services, and online support through our Employee Assistance Program.
Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts on HP products, discounted private health insurance with Bupa, as well as special corporate rates for car rentals through Avis, saving you money on essential purchases and travel expenses.
If you are an organised and customer-focused operations professional looking for your next career opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.
Requisition ID: 53998
