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 ResponsibilitiesLead, 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

About YouPrevious 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

What's On OfferPermanent 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

If you are a proactive warehouse leader who enjoys developing people, improving processes and delivering operational excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now with your resume or contact Kristine Tuazon on 0407300881 or kristine@goodpeoplehr.com.au for a confidential discussion.

Last chance to apply! Applications closing in 2 weeks.

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