Warehouse Manager

Tate; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Tate is seeking a Warehouse Manager to own Sydney operations based at Eastern Creek with travel to Marsden Park and Smithfield warehouses. You will oversee receiving, storage, dispatch and inventory control to support manufacturing and project delivery.

You will lead a hands-on team, drive safety and continuous improvement, and partner with Manufacturing and Purchasing to ensure timely material movement and accurate stock records using the ERP/WMS system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in logistics or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ leadership or management experience in manufacturing, production or warehousing.
• Strong inventory management experience including cycle counts and stock reconciliation.
• Experience leading and developing warehouse teams in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day Sydney warehouse operations (Eastern Creek base) including receiving, put-away, storage, transfers, picking, packing, dispatch.
• Be actively involved on the floor to resolve issues and maintain standards.
• Plan labour, workflow and daily priorities to meet manufacturing and project needs.
• Develop layouts and processes to improve space utilisation, safety and productivity.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Projects and Purchasing to ensure material availability and timely movement.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

People leadership

Continuous improvement

Safety awareness

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, or business administration

Tools

ERP/WMS

Job description

The primary base for this role is Eastern Creek, Sydney with occasional travel between warehouses in Marsden Park and Smithfield.

Purpose

As Warehouse Manager at Tate, you will take ownership of our warehouse operations across Sydney, playing a key role in supporting our manufacturing and project delivery activities.

You will be accountable for safe and efficient warehouse operations, strong inventory control, effective use of warehouse space and the accurate receiving, storage, transfer and dispatch of raw materials, finished goods, traded products and factory supplies.

The Leadership Style We Are Looking For

You are a hands-on, practical leader who likes to be actively involved in the day-to-day operation, working alongside your team rather than managing from the sidelines. You bring strong warehouse and inventory management experience, confident people leadership skills and a continuous improvement mindset. Comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, you lead by example, take ownership and get involved in solving problems while keeping safety, accuracy, service and efficiency front of mind.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations

• Lead day-to-day warehouse operations across Sydney (with primary base being Eastern Creek) , including receiving, put-away, storage, internal transfers, picking, packing, dispatch and distribution.
• Be visible and actively involved in the operation, supporting the team to resolve issues and maintain consistent standards.
• Plan labour, workflow and daily priorities to meet manufacturing, project and customer requirements.
• Develop and maintain warehouse layouts, storage systems and material-flow processes that improve space utilisation, safety and productivity.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Projects and Purchasing to ensure materials and finished goods are available and moved on time.
• Manage relationships with transport providers, suppliers and subcontractors to support reliable and cost-effective logistics.

Inventory Control and Management

• Inventory control is a key accountability of this role. You will take ownership of stock accuracy and inventory integrity across all warehouse locations, ensuring system records reflect the physical movement and location of stock.
• Maintain accurate control of raw materials, finished goods, traded products and factory supplies.
• Establish and manage robust cycle-counting, stocktake, reconciliation and traceability processes.
• Investigate inventory variances promptly, identify root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure all receipts, transfers, issues, returns and dispatches are accurately and promptly recorded in the relevant ERP or warehouse management system.
• Improve stock-location discipline, labelling, warehouse layout and material flow to strengthen visibility and control.
• Monitor stock levels, ageing, slow-moving and obsolete inventory, escalating risks and recommending appropriate action.
• Build clear ownership and accountability for inventory accuracy across the warehouse team.
• Lead, coach and develop Warehouse Team Leaders and warehouse team members, setting clear expectations and providing regular feedback.
• Create a positive, accountable and collaborative team culture where people work safely, communicate openly and take pride in their work and contribution.
• Manage performance, attendance, capability and training requirements in partnership with the Plant Manager and HR.
• Ensure appropriate onboarding, training and competency verification for warehouse activities and equipment.

Safety, Compliance and Continuous Improvement

• Maintain high standards of workplace health and safety, housekeeping, security and safe material handling.
• Ensure warehouse activities comply with company procedures, applicable legislation and site requirements.
• Identify and implement practical improvements to warehouse systems, controls, workflows and team practices.
• Monitor operational performance and use data to improve stock accuracy, productivity, lead times and service delivery.

Commercial and Performance Management

• Manage warehouse operating costs and contribute to annual budgeting and workforce planning.
• Monitor relevant measures such as inventory accuracy, stock variances, cycle-count completion, picking accuracy, on-time dispatch, OTIF/DIFOT, safety and warehouse productivity.
• Prepare clear operational reports, highlight risks and recommend actions to the Plant Manager and wider Operations team.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising safety, inventory integrity or service.

Education, Work Experience & Skills required, Personal Qualities

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, or business administration preferred

Work Experience & Skills:

• Minimum 5 years’ leadership or management experience in large-scale or multi-site manufacturing, production, or distribution warehousing.
• Demonstrated warehouse leadership or management experience within manufacturing, production, distribution or a similarly fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong practical experience in inventory management and stock control, including cycle counting, stocktakes, variance investigation, reconciliation and traceability.
• Experience leading and developing warehouse teams through visible, hands-on leadership.
• Working knowledge of receiving, storage, material handling, internal transfers, picking, packing, dispatch and transport coordination.
• Experience using an ERP, inventory management or warehouse management system to maintain accurate stock records and transactions.
• Strong safety awareness and experience maintaining safe warehouse practices.
• Ability to interpret operational data, manage priorities and implement practical process improvements.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across operational and support teams.

Personal Attributes

• Practical and willing to work alongside the team.
• Visible, approachable and able to lead by example.
• Accountable, organised and focused on follow-through.
• Calm and solutions-focused when priorities change or operational issues arise.
• Consistent in applying standards while remaining fair and respectful.
• Curious about root causes and committed to continuous improvement.