Vacancy title:
Assistant Manager/2IC

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Manufacturing, Category: Management, Manufacturing & Warehouse, Business Operations, Transportation & Logistics, Customer Service]

Jobs at:
Knauf

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, April 21 2026

Duty Station:
Bundaberg | Melbourne VIC

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, April 9 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

About the Role

As an Assistant Trade Store Manager, you will play a key role in overseeing the operational activities of the Bundaberg Fulfilment Centre. Your responsibilities will include managing staff, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring that operational targets are consistently achieved. This role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and a commitment to operational excellence

Some tasks as part of this role include:

• Supporting the training and development of new team members to ensure they understand and deliver our high standards of customer service
• Accountable for a continuous improvement at the site
• Assist in analysing KPI and stock-keeping data, identifying issues, and preparing reports for resolution and action
• Assisting to create a positive and motivating culture within the team that inspires great performance and supporting all levels of team member performance
• Builds and sustains positive relationships within the team
• Ensure that Knauf Gypsum values are part of the operational culture
• Foster a culture of change readiness to optimise labour usage and streamline processes
• Occupational Health & Safety and preventative maintenance
• Building and maintaining client relationship

About You

• Located in or near Bundaberg.
• Prior experience in building services within the retail or commercial space
• Experience in the use of SAP would be an advantage
• Experience leading a team
• Previous trade experience is highly desirable
• Ability to work from the Bundaberg site full time (Mon-Fri – 6am - 3pm)

What you will need to join us

• Full and Unrestricted Australian working rights - We do not offer visa sponsorship
• Valid Police Check
• Forklift License is required
• Valid Driver’s Licence
• Ability to undertake daily manual handling
• Successful completion of pre-employment medical

Why you will LOVE working at Knauf Australia!

• $34.00 - $38.00 per hour + super
• 14 weeks Parental Leave (primary carer)
• Yearly Pay Review
• Access to discounts on Health Insurance, Gym Memberships, Qantas lounge, Novated leasing and trade discounts
• Career Development and Training opportunities
• Free onsite parking

About Us

Knauf is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of modern insulation materials, gypsum wallboard systems, plasters and accessories, thermal insulation composite systems, floor screed, floor systems, and construction equipment and tools.

With more than 250 production facilities and sales organizations in over 90 countries, 40,000 employees worldwide. The Knauf Group is without doubt one of the big players on the market – in Europe, the USA, South America, Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

If you would like to be considered for the position, please click "apply” and Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by a member of our talent team.

Please note, applicants must have entitlements to work in Australia. As part of the recruitment process, police and medical checks for security clearance pertaining to specific job requirements will be conducted for successful applicants

We are committed to celebrating diversity and creating an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Please let our team know if we can adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.

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