Work with cutting edge technology, making the world a safer and more secure place. DroneShield (ASX:DRO) offers an opportunity to solve some of world’s most challenging technical problems in the Electronic Warfare, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, RF sensing, Sensor Fusion and distributed systems. Working with high profile customers across militaries, government agencies, airports, critical infrastructure, law enforcement and many others.
With an approximately $1bn market capitalisation and having raised approximately $250m in 2024 alone, DroneShield is undergoing hypergrowth stage, fuelled by rapidly increasing use of drones for nefarious applications, from battlefield, to terrorism, to contraband delivery and commercial espionage.
This role is in the DroneShield Sydney headquarters in Pyrmont, Sydney. There are approximately 300 staff based in the 4,000sqm facility today, scheduled to grow to approximately 350 staff by end of 2026. Overseas on the ground presence includes Virginia (USA), Denmark, Germany and Dubai, as well as distributors in over 70 countries globally.
About the role
DroneShield is seeking a Warehouse Manager!
This is a hands-on key leadership role that has been established to stabilise and future-proof DroneShield’s warehousing operations. Reporting directly to the Supply Chain Manager, you’ll lead a growing team of 8-12 staff across inbound, kitting & picking, packing & dispatch, whilst ensuring overall inventory control is maintained.
Currently located in Pyrmont, DroneShield is moving its warehousing operations to a dedicated 3,000 square metre facility in Alexandria, being fit-out to become a best-in-class warehouse & production facility. You’ll start your journey with us in Pyrmont and lead us into our new facility!
In parallel, DroneShield is rolling out a new ERP/WMS system (Oracle) that will enable the candidate with a clean slate to manage and maintain warehousing operations & stock control both now, and into the future.
Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations
Whilst leading your team, you’ll work cross-functionally with DroneShield’s Quality, Procurement and Manufacturing leaders to ensure that outbound operational milestones are met consistently and are tightly controlled.
If you’re a hands-on leader who thrives on creating clarity, driving improvement, and empowering your team, this is your opportunity to lead real change in a high-impact, Defence Technology business.
The key expectations of the role are to:
- Set the culture of accountability & continuous improvement
- Lead by example with pace and quality of work
- Meet internal customer needs to ensure operational synergy
- Grow, develop and mentor the warehousing team
- Identify process gaps and introduce process efficiencies with speed
- Contribute to all warehousing activities for situational awareness
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
We’re looking for an experienced leader with 5+ years of experience in direct Warehouse Management. If you’re a warehousing professional that understands the criticality of getting the basics right, we want to hear from you.
Tertiary qualifications in Business, Warehousing and Logistics are preferred and desired, but not essential.
The ideal candidate is one that:
- Works well under pressure
- Is an expert communicator
- Maintains professionalism & a positive attitude at all times
Note for recruitment agencies: we do not accept floated candidates from external recruiters unless they were instructed to do so.
