At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and optimise warehouse operations for a top electrical switchboard manufacturer.
- Company: Proudly Australian-owned with over 30 years of industry experience.
- Benefits: Stable role, modern facilities, and significant investment in technology.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with long-term career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape the future of warehouse operations and drive operational excellence.
- Qualifications: 7+ years in warehouse management and strong ERP/WMS skills required.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 $ per year.
Bovara is a proudly Australian-owned business with over 30 years of experience and a strong reputation as a market leader in electrical switchboard manufacturing.
Our success is built on quality, speed, and reliability — and on the people who make it happen every day.
We live our P. R. O. U. D values
- Pride in speed and accuracy
- Realise success
- Own the forward momentum
- Unite, collaborate and learn
- Drive it like you own it
About the Role
Design the System. Lead the Discipline. Build Operational Excellence.
We are seeking a strategic and operationally strong Warehouse Manager to lead and elevate our warehouse operations at our Huntingwood Head Office.
This is a leadership role focused on
- Warehouse layout optimisation
- Policy and procedure formalisation
- Inventory accuracy and security
- ERP system discipline and data integrity
- Process systemisation and flow optimisation
- Operational leadership and team development
This is not just about managing daily activity — it's about building first-class warehouse operations that support production excellence and scalable growth.
Key Responsibilities Warehouse Strategy & Layout
- Design and implement optimal warehouse layout to maximise space utilisation and minimise travel time
- Develop slotting strategies aligned to product velocity and characteristics
- Establish pick-face replenishment systems to ensure uninterrupted production supply
- Design lean material flow that reduces handling and congestion
- Plan future logistics and delivery infrastructure capability
- Policy, Procedure & System Discipline
- Develop and implement structured SOPs across receiving, put-away, picking, dispatch and cycle counting
- Ensure all stock movements are accurately recorded in the ERP system in real time
- Establish performance KPIs and reporting frameworks
- Drive strong system governance and eliminate manual or paper-based processes
- Inventory Accuracy & Control
- Take full accountability for inventory accuracy across all product lines
- Achieve and maintain 98–99%+ inventory accuracy
- Implement robust cycle counting and variance investigation procedures
- Establish controls for high-value and controlled materials
- Design stocktake processes that minimise operational disruption
- Operational Excellence
- Oversee inbound goods (including overseas shipments) and allocate materials efficiently
- Align warehouse output with production schedules
- Manage courier, freight and dispatch performance
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Implement lean warehousing practices including 5S and visual management
- Leadership & Safety
- Lead, mentor and develop the warehouse team
- Embed accountability, discipline and continuous improvement culture
- Ensure full WHS compliance and safe work practices
- Manage warehouse equipment and preventative maintenance programs
Skills & Experience
Essential
- 7+ years' progressive warehouse or logistics management experience
- Proven experience designing warehouse systems and implementing procedures
- Strong ERP/WMS capability (Ostendo highly regarded)
- Demonstrated success achieving 98%+ inventory accuracy
- Strong leadership and team development capability
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- LF Forklift Licence
- Strong WHS knowledge
Desirable
- Manufacturing or project-based environment experience
- Lean / 5S implementation
- Exposure to fleet or logistics planning
- Formal qualifications in supply chain or operations
What We Offer
- Strategic leadership role within a stable Australian manufacturer
- Modern Western Sydney facility
- Significant planned investment in warehouse infrastructure and technology
- Direct involvement in future logistics and delivery capability
- Collaborative leadership environment
- Long-term career opportunity
If you are a systems-driven warehouse leader who combines strategic thinking with operational execution — we would welcome your application.
Warehouse Manager employer: Bovara
Bovara Pty Ltd is an exceptional employer located in Sunshine, Melbourne, offering a dynamic work environment for a Business Development Manager in the electrical industry. With a strong focus on employee growth and a values-led, performance-driven culture, Bovara provides competitive salaries, autonomy in managing your territory, and the opportunity to work with a broad range of high-quality electrical products. Join a supportive team that prioritises innovation and customer relationships while driving significant growth in the Victorian market.
