Warehouse Manager

Purearth Foods Pty; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Purearth Foods Pty in Melbourne is seeking a Warehouse Manager to oversee the safe, efficient, and accurate movement of ingredients, packaging materials, consumables and finished goods within our fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will lead inventory control, optimize storage layouts, coordinate inbound and outbound transport, and ensure timely supply to production lines while upholding GMP/HACCP standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Warehouse Manager, Distribution Manager or similar operational leadership role.
• Experience managing warehouse operations within food manufacturing, FMCG, cold storage or a comparable environment.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management, stock control, cycle counting and stocktake processes.
• Experience using ERP/WMS systems and interpreting operational performance data.
• Demonstrated experience managing transport providers, freight operations and DIFOT performance.
• Understanding of FIFO/FEFO, GMP, HACCP and food safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records across raw ingredients, packaging, consumables and finished goods.
• Investigate stock variances and losses with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Optimise warehouse layouts, storage capacity and material flow across cold storage, ambient storage and finished goods areas.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound transport, shipment scheduling and freight provider relationships.
• Ensure the timely supply of packaging materials, ingredients and consumables to production lines.
• Coordinate replenishment and material staging to support production schedules and minimise downtime.

Skills

Inventory management

Root cause analysis

Logistics coordination

GMP/HACCP knowledge

Transport provider management

Operational leadership

Tools

ERP/WMS systems

DIFOT tracking

Job description

Purearth Foods is a young, fresh and future-focused Australian beverage company delivering a natural range of beverages that are better for you, your family and our planet.

We have engaged in a unique partnership to offer the only fully integrated Tetra Pak® manufacturing facility in Australia, showcasing the latest technology from Europe to produce Long Life and Extended Shelf Life Dairy and Non-Dairy alternatives.

About the role

We’re looking for a Warehouse Manager to join our Operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient and accurate movement of ingredients, packaging materials, consumables and finished goods.

Lead warehouse performance. Drive operational excellence. Make an impact.

You will play a critical role in supporting production continuity, maintaining inventory integrity and delivering exceptional customer service.

If you are a practical, commercially minded warehouse leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this is an opportunity to make a real difference.

Accountabilities will include:

Inventory Management & Stock Control

Maintain accurate inventory records across raw ingredients, packaging, consumables and finished goods using ERP/WMS systems.

Investigate stock variances and losses, implementing effective root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Warehouse & Logistics Operations

Optimise warehouse layouts, storage capacity and material flow across cold storage, ambient storage and finished goods areas.

Coordinate inbound and outbound transport, shipment scheduling and freight provider relationships.

Ensure the timely supply of packaging materials, ingredients and consumables to production lines.

Coordinate replenishment and material staging to support production schedules and minimise downtime

About the role

Previous experience in a Warehouse Manager, Distribution Manager or similar operational leadership role.

Experience managing warehouse operations within food manufacturing, FMCG, cold storage or a comparable environment.

Strong knowledge of inventory management, stock control, cycle counting and stocktake processes.

Experience using ERP/WMS systems and interpreting operational performance data.

Demonstrated experience managing transport providers, freight operations and DIFOT performance.

Understanding of FIFO/FEFO, GMP, HACCP and food safety requirements.

What we can offer you

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high growth company and team who live our values of honesty, ambition, care, and unity.

We offer a competitive remuneration package, opportunities for personal and professional development, and free onsite parking.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive. We encourage applications from people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

More information on Purearth Foods, go to our website https://purearthfoods.com/

Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical screening including drug and alcohol testing.