About the role

You will lead the warehouse team and own receipt, storage and dispatch of goods, including stock and freight movements, inventory and equipment. You will report directly to the Sydney team (CCO) and work closely with our customer experience and sales teams. This is a hands-on role, so you will be on the floor with your team as well as managing it.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, train and support the warehouse team, set daily priorities and approve timesheets

• Oversee picking, packing and dispatch, with standard orders out within 3 business days

• Load and unload trucks, including forklift operation, and assist with sea freight containers and documentation

• Receive and store goods accurately, run stock counts and plan reordering

• Check quality of products and packaging before shipping, and make sure every order has correct labelling and paperwork

• Coordinate freight partners and customer deliveries, including samples for the sales team

• Produce daily and weekly production

• Keep equipment maintained and the warehouse clean, safe and free of hazards

• Drive continuous improvement in areas such as pick and pack efficiency and freight and supplier costs

• Liaising with freight companies and managing movements

About you

• A current forklift licence (essential)

• Minimum 5 years experience in warehousing and distribution, ideally leading a team

• Ability to work safely in a physical environment and lead by example

• Strong organisational, numerical and communication skills

• Comfortable with inventory and reporting tools (we use Xero, Katana and Excel)

• Strong leadership and organizational skills

• Strong customer service skills

About us

Planet Protector is a disruptive innovator in packaging. We are on a mission to change the world. We manufacture Woolpack, an environmentally responsible insulated packaging solution made from wool that is a sustainable alternative to polystyrene.

Our solutions are ideal for businesses shipping temperature sensitive foods or pharmaceuticals. We work with market leaders in these sectors, businesses who are leading the charge and transitioning towards a more regenerative circular economy.

We have an exciting role for a Warehouse Manager to join our team based in Silverwater. This is a full-time position with an immediate start and excellent remuneration package on offer.