Warehouse Team Lead - Food & Pharma Manufacturing

About the role

A well-established food and pharmaceutical manufacturing brand with new operations near Clayton, south-east Melbourne, is looking for an experienced, hands-on Warehouse Team Lead. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will coordinate day-to-day warehouse activities and lead a team of three forklift operators. The role suits someone who balances leadership with hands-on operational involvement in a highly regulated environment.

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
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies and support workforce planning, training and performance management
• Liaise with Production, Quality and Supply Chain teams

Required profile

• Previous experience as a Warehouse Team Leader, Warehouse Supervisor or Senior Storeperson; experience in a food or pharmaceutical manufacturing warehouse is ideal
• Experience in food manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, FMCG or other regulated industries is highly regarded
• Proven ability to lead and motivate small teams while staying hands on
• Sound understanding of workplace health and safety requirements
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• PR or Australian/NZ citizenship required; a work visa is not sufficient

Required skills

• Current forklift licence (LF) with strong operating experience, plus reach truck and counter balance experience
• Strong inventory management and warehouse systems experience
• Intermediate computer skills in ERP/WMS systems such as SAP and NetSuite

What we offer

• Permanent full-time position in a stable, growing manufacturing business
• Supportive leadership team and positive workplace culture
• Opportunity to drive improvements and progress into a Warehouse Manager role
• South-east Melbourne location with onsite parking
• Competitive salary package based on experience