Forklift-Certified Warehouse Manager — Lead & Optimize Inventory

Planet Protector Packaging; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position

Immediate start

Competitive remuneration package

Job summary

Planet Protector Packaging is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Manager to lead our Sydney-area warehouse. You will be on the floor with the team, owning receipt, storage and dispatch, and coordinating freight and deliveries.

This role reports to the Sydney team and collaborates with sales and customer experience to ensure orders are accurate and shipped within standard timelines. The ideal candidate has a current forklift licence, 5+ years in warehousing, strong leadership, and excellent

Qualifications

• Forklift licence is 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 (Xero, Katana and Excel).

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

Skills

Forklift operation

Team leadership

Warehouse management

Inventory control

Communication

Excel

Xero

Katana

Tools

Xero

Katana

Excel

Job description

Planet Protector Packaging is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Manager to lead our Sydney-area warehouse. You will be on the floor with the team, owning receipt, storage and dispatch, and coordinating freight and deliveries.

This role reports to the Sydney team and collaborates with sales and customer experience to ensure orders are accurate and shipped within standard timelines. The ideal candidate has a current forklift licence, 5+ years in warehousing, strong leadership, and excellent