Warehouse Team Lead Supervisor Manager Food And Pharma Manufacturing
Goodpeople HR
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Warehouse Team Lead Supervisor Manager Food And Pharma Manufacturing
Warehouse Team Lead / Supervisor / Manager | Food & Pharma Manufacturing
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Warehouse Team Lead | Food & Pharma ManufacturingLocation: Near Clayton / South-East Melbourne
Industry: Food & Pharmaceutical ManufacturingEmployment Type: Full-Time Permanent
Lead a High-Performing Warehouse Team in a Growing Manufacturing BusinessWe are seeking an experienced and hands-on Warehouse Team Lead to join a well-established food and pharmaceutical manufacturing brand with new operations based in Melbourne's south-east.
Reporting to the Production Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day coordination of warehouse activities while leading a team of three forklift operators. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated warehouse professional who enjoys balancing leadership responsibilities with hands-on operational involvement.
Working within a highly regulated manufacturing environment, you will play a key role in ensuring inventory accuracy, safe warehouse operations, production support, and on-time dispatch performance.
Key Responsibilities- Lead, mentor and coordinate a team of three forklift drivers
- Oversee daily warehouse operations including receivables, storage, inventory movements and dispatch
- Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, food safety and quality standards
- Maintain accurate inventory records and stock control processes
- Coordinate raw material supply to production and finished goods movements
- Conduct cycle counts and assist with stocktakes
- Monitor warehouse KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure all warehouse activities comply with company safety policies and procedures
- Support workforce planning, training and performance management
- Liaise closely with Production, Quality and Supply Chain teams
- Previous experience in a Warehouse Team Leader, Warehouse Supervisor or Senior Storeperson role - playing a lead role within a warehousing environment of a food or pharmaceutical manufacturing company is ideal with room to progress into a Warehouse Manager role in the future
- Experience within food manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, FMCG or other regulated industries highly regarded
- Current forklift licence (LF) with strong operating experience as well as reach truck and counter balance experience
- Proven ability to lead and motivate small teams understanding the big picture whilst still being hands on
- Strong inventory management and warehouse systems experience
- Sound understanding of workplace health and safety requirements
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Intermediate computer skills across ERP/WMS systems such as SAP, NetSuite etc
- Permanent full-time position
- Stable and growing manufacturing business
- Supportive leadership team and positive workplace culture
- Opportunity to make a genuine impact and drive improvements
- South-east Melbourne location with onsite parking
- Competitive salary package based on experience
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