Warehouse Manager: Lean Operations & Inventory Lead

Natural Factors; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Natural Factors is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead lean operations and inventory management at our Sydney site. The role oversees packing, holding, and dispatch of finished goods, ensuring safety and efficiency while upholding core values.

Responsibilities include optimizing warehouse processes, managing staff, and coordinating with HR on recruitment and training. The position requires hands-on leadership in a manufacturing warehouse environment and a commitment to CGMP-like standards.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education preferably in Operations or Logistics.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing warehouse environment.
• Working knowledge of warehouse management, Cycle Counting, 5S and Lean.
• Proficient with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Experience with Warehouse Management and ERP Systems is an asset.
• Ability to operate industrial lift trucks, pallet jack, order picker and forklifts is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage warehouse inventory and accuracy with cycle counts and stock takes.
• Ensure customer orders are picked, packed and dispatched accurately, timely and efficiently.
• Ensure warehouse processes are fit for purpose and efficient.
• Manage the warehouse budget and analyze variances for improvements.
• Facilitate intake, put-away for international and local deliveries, with proper paperwork checks.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and uncluttered warehouse environment.
• Lead continuous improvement opportunities and monitor safety policies.

Skills

Lean Principles

Inventory Control

Cycle Counting

5S

ERP Systems

Excel

Leadership

Team Coordination

Education

Post-secondary education in Operations or Logistics

Tools

WMS software knowledge

Job description

Warehouse Manager: Lean Operations & Inventory Lead Natural Factors Sydney, NSW, AU

Job Description

AUS Main Office, B, 10-16 South Road, Rydalmere, New South Wales, Australia

Posted Monday 10 August 2026 at 10:00 am

Job Title: Manager, Warehouse

Department: Warehouse – Operations

Business Unit: Factors Group Australia Pty. Ltd.

Reports to: Director of Australia

Location: Unit B, 10-16 South Street, Rydalmere, NSW 2116 AUS

Organizational Summary:

Factors Group Australia Pty Ltd is a leading manufacturer of nutritional supplements and other health-building products. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our customers - through research, development and delivery of effective nutritional products. It is our mission to contribute to the lives of our customers, employees, suppliers and the communities we serve, in a cooperative and sustainable manner.

Job Summary:

The Warehouse Manager is responsible to lead all warehousing functions associated with supporting the packing facility and the holding and dispatching of finished goods for the Factors Australian business. Ensure all material handling operations are performed safely and efficiently. Enact the operational and personnel policies and procedures while taking into consideration the company's commitment to our seven Core Values such as Sustainability (people, the planet, and profit) in the planning and implementation of all actions related to the area of responsibility.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage warehouse inventory and accuracy by ensuring cycle counts and stock takes occur as required.
• Ensure customer orders are picked, packed and dispatched accurately, timely and efficiently.
• Ensure warehouse operational processes are fit for purpose and performed effectively and efficiently.
• Manage the warehouse budget, monitoring expenditures, analyzing variances and striving to achieve improved outcomes.
• Facilitate fast and efficient receipt and put-away processes of international shipping / airfreight and local deliveries. Ensure accurate check processes are performed for materials received against paperwork.
• Ensure warehouse is maintained in a clean, uncluttered and safe condition.
• Continually review traffic and inventory flow for efficiency and safety.
• Ensure equipment is regularly inspected and instigate repair and requisitions for replacement where required.
• Safeguard warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures.
• Ensure daily warehouse operational requirements are completed by scheduling and assigning employees, including Supervisors and Leading Hands, and reviewing the work results.
• Maintain warehouse staff by aiding HR in recruiting, selecting, orienting and training employees.
• Identify, prioritize, lead and support continuous improvement opportunities.
• Strictly adhere to and observe all safety policies as outlined in the company policies and training sessions.
• Follow and adhere to all given instructions including work procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Technical

• Post-secondary education preferably in Operations or Logistics.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing warehouse environment.
• Working knowledge of the principles and methods of warehouse management, Cycle Counting, 5S and Lean.
• Strong working knowledge of software applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Experience working with Warehouse Management and ERP Systems is an asset.
• Proven ability to maintain accurate inventory control records and provide necessary reporting.
• Ability to operate industrial lift trucks, pallet jack, order picker and forklifts is preferred.

Attributes

• Strong leadership skills and previous experience in a management role.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all employees, customers and salespeople.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills and ability to coach and motivate people.

Date of job description update: June 2026

Date of previous job description: January 2018

This position is open to all qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in the country in which this job is located. Only electronic applications can be accepted. This position will close when a competitive candidate pool has been identified. We thank you all for your applications and a member of our team will contact you soon. All the best!

All Internal applicants will be given priority for consideration for the first five business days that this position is posted. After that five days, Internal applicants will be considered along with all other applicants;however, areguaranteedat minimum a callfromtheTalentAcquisition team.

AUS Main Office, B, 10-16 South Road, Rydalmere, New South Wales, Australia