Warehouse Team Leader

Jardan Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Beautiful work spaces

Staff discounts on furniture/hardware

Employee Assistance Program

Leading Hand allowance

Job summary

Jardan Australia is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Team Lead to manage daily operations at our Scoresby HQ, driving safety, accuracy and timely flow of materials to production and customers. This full-time role reports to the Logistics Manager and requires leadership, ERP/WMS proficiency, and at least two years of warehouse experience.

Forklift LF licence is preferred. You will lead a small team and coordinate with production and distribution to meet demanding schedules.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and the ability to motivate a team.
• Strong computer skills including ERP/WMS.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in stock control.
• Excellent organization and time management in a fast-paced environment.
• Minimum 2 years’ warehouse/logistics experience (supervisory preferred).
• Current Forklift (LF) licence; LO desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Warehouse staff to complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Oversee day-to-day production warehouse operations and ensure targets are met.
• Maintain daily production boards and lead toolbox meetings.
• Collaborate with Production Leading Hands, Material Handling and Despatch to align workflow.
• Verify inward goods and record in ERP; manage stocktakes and space optimization.
• Coordinate order picking and courier bookings for timely dispatch.
• Oversee yard activities and manage supplier deliveries and discrepancies.
• Ensure pre-start checks and maintenance of forklifts and racking.

Skills

Leadership

ERP/WMS

Inventory control

Time management

Warehouse experience

Forklift LF licence

Tools

ERP/WMS systems

Job description

Description

Who we are :

With a deep connection to the Australian way of life, Jardan is an Australian owned business that supports local manufacturing. We drive the simple mission of making beautiful furniture pieces with a sustainable and responsible approach. Steering away from the conventional layout, our Showrooms are carefully curated and each space is a direct translation of how the furniture, homewares, art and lighting can exist in unison.

Our Head Office, Sales and Production teams work together, evolving ideas and solving problems. What started as a team of eight has now grown to over 220 staff members that all live and breathe a collaborative ethos.

What we are looking for :

We’re looking for a full-time Warehouse Team Lead to manage the daily operations of our production warehouse and receiving area. This is a hands‑on role reporting into the Logistics Manager, that combines operational responsibilities with leading a small team, ensuring accurate inventory, maintaining safety standards, and supporting the efficient flow of materials to both production and customers. Reporting to the Logistics Manager, we’re looking for someone that has :

• Proven leadership skills and the ability to motivate and hold a team accountable
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and ERP/WMS systems
• High attention to detail and accuracy in inventory management
• Excellent organisation and time management in a fast‑paced environment
• Minimum 2 years’ warehouse/logistics experience (supervisory experience preferred)
• A current Forklift (LF) licence (LO licence desirable)

This role will be based onsite at our HQ in Scoresby.

What the role entails :

Team Leadership & Operations

• Supervision: Lead and mentor Warehouse and Receivables staff to ensure daily tasks are completed efficiently and safely.
• Workflow Management: Oversee day‑to‑day production warehouse operations, ensuring all productivity targets are met.
• Communication: Update and maintain daily production boards and lead/attend regular toolbox meetings.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Production Leading Hands, Material Handling, and Despatch Coordinators to align workflow.

Inbound & Inventory Management

• Receivables: Ensure all inward goods/components are verified against paperwork, receipted accurately into the ERP system, and staged for production or storage.
• Quality Control: Identify non‑conforming goods and raise formal “return” documentation as required.
• Stock Integrity: Maintain inventory accuracy through regular cycle counting and lead the team during scheduled full‑site stocktakes.
• Space Optimization: Manage stock locations to maximize warehouse footprint and picking efficiency.

Logistics & Distribution

• Order Fulfilment: Assist in picking online orders from floor stock and booking couriers for timely dispatch.
• Yard Management: Oversee all yard activities, including the safe movement of delivery vehicles and waste removal contractors.
• Supplier Liaison: Act as a primary point of contact for suppliers regarding deliveries and discrepancies.

Safety & Maintenance

• Equipment Oversight: Ensure forklifts, racking, and order pickers undergo pre‑start checks and are serviced according to scheduled maintenance.
• Housekeeping: Maintain a “tour‑ready” warehouse environment, ensuring all areas are clean and hazard‑free.

What we provide :

We are proud of our people what their individual talents are, and we reward our people right from the very beginning. We will provide you with:

• Beautiful work spaces
• A great team environment who all work as one
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive salary, including applicable Leading Hand allowance
• Generous staff discounts on both furniture and homewares
• Refer a friend payment incentive on applicable roles

Jardan acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which our workplaces are located. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, and the Aboriginal Elders of other communities.