Warehouse Team Leader

Sonoma Baking Company; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonoma Baking Company in Sydney is seeking a Warehouse Team Leader to oversee receiving, storage, picking, packing and dispatch, ensuring daily priorities are met and products are handled safely and efficiently. You will lead a hands-on team, allocate workloads, monitor productivity and attendance, and maintain accurate inventory records while upholding FIFO and cold chain requirements.

Good communication and problem-solving skills will help you drive a safe, compliant operation.

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse or logistics environment, ideally in a team leader or supervisory role.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with inventory management and warehouse systems.
• Hands-on approach and ability to work alongside a team.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of WHS, food safety and HACCP requirements.
• Full working rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Lead the warehouse team across receiving, storage, picking, packing and dispatch.
• Lead and support the warehouse team throughout the day.
• Allocate daily workloads and monitor productivity and attendance.
• Oversee inbound deliveries and ensure goods are received accurately.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, stock locations and FIFO rotation.
• Coordinate replenishment of raw materials for production.
• Ensure customer orders are picked, checked and dispatched accurately.
• Monitor product temperature and maintain cold chain requirements.
• Conduct stocktakes, cycle counts and warehouse safety checks.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure safe work practices are followed.
• Complete daily operational and end-of-shift reporting.

Skills

Team leadership

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

WHS/HACCP knowledge

Tools

Warehouse systems

Job description

There's a reason people queue for Sonoma bread. Built from humble beginnings, we've grown into one of Australia's most respected artisan bakeries — known for our sourdough, our standards and our people.

We're looking for a Warehouse Team Leader to join our team in Sydney. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys working alongside a team and keeping warehouse operations running safely, accurately and efficiently.

The Role

• You'll lead the warehouse team across receiving, storage, picking, packing and dispatch, while making sure daily priorities are met and products are handled correctly.
• Lead and support the warehouse team throughout the day
• Allocate daily workloads and monitor productivity and attendance
• Oversee inbound deliveries and ensure goods are received accurately
• Maintain accurate inventory records, stock locations and FIFO rotation
• Coordinate replenishment of raw materials for production
• Ensure customer orders are picked, checked and dispatched accurately
• Monitor product temperature and maintain cold chain requirements
• Conduct stocktakes, cycle counts and warehouse safety checks
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure safe work practices are followed
• Complete daily operational and end-of-shift reporting

What You'll Bring

• Previous experience in a warehouse or logistics environment, ideally in a team leader or supervisory role
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Experience with inventory management and warehouse systems
• A hands-on approach and ability to work alongside a team
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of WHS, food safety and HACCP requirements
• Full working rights in Australia

Why Sonoma?

Join a growing Australian artisan bakery where you'll play an important role in keeping our warehouse and production operations running smoothly. You'll work alongside an experienced team and have the opportunity to develop your leadership and operational skills.