Job Description

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.

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We live our P.R.O.U.D values:

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- Pride in speed and accuracy
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- Realise success
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- Own the forward momentum
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- Unite, collaborate and learn
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- Drive it like you own it
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About the Role

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Design the System. Lead the Discipline. Build Operational Excellence.

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We are seeking a strategic and operationally robust Warehouse Manager to lead and elevate our warehouse operations at our Huntingwood Head Office.

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This is a leadership role focused on:

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- Warehouse layout optimisation
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- Policy and procedure formalisation
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- Inventory accuracy and security
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- ERP system discipline and data integrity
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- Process systemisation and flow optimisation
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- Operational leadership and team development
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This is not just about managing daily activity — it's about building first-class warehouse operations that support production excellence and scalable growth.

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Key Responsibilities

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Warehouse Strategy & Layout

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- Design and implement optimal warehouse layout to maximise space utilisation and minimise travel time
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- Develop slotting strategies aligned to product velocity and characteristics
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- Establish pick-face replenishment systems to ensure uninterrupted production supply
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- Design lean material flow that reduces handling and congestion
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- Plan future logistics and delivery infrastructure capability
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Policy, Procedure & System Discipline

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- Develop and implement structured SOPs across receiving, put-away, picking, dispatch and cycle counting
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- Ensure all stock movements are accurately recorded in the ERP system in real time
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- Establish performance KPIs and reporting frameworks
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- Drive strong system governance and eliminate manual or paper-based processes
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Inventory Accuracy & Control

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- Take full accountability for inventory accuracy across all product lines
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- Achieve and maintain 98–99%+ inventory accuracy
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- Implement robust cycle counting and variance investigation procedures
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- Establish controls for high-value and controlled materials
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- Design stocktake processes that minimise operational disruption
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Operational Excellence

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- Oversee inbound goods (including overseas shipments) and allocate materials efficiently
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- Align warehouse output with production schedules
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- Manage courier, freight and dispatch performance
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- Drive continuous improvement initiatives
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- Implement lean warehousing practices including 5S and visual management
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Leadership & Safety

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- Lead, mentor and develop the warehouse team
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- Embed accountability, discipline and continuous improvement culture
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- Ensure full WHS compliance and safe work practices
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- Manage warehouse equipment and preventative maintenance programs
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Skills & Experience

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Essential:

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- 7+ years' progressive warehouse or logistics management experience
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- Proven experience designing warehouse systems and implementing procedures
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- Strong ERP/WMS capability (Ostendo highly regarded)
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- Demonstrated success achieving 98%+ inventory accuracy
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- Strong leadership and team development capability
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- Analytical and problem-solving skills
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- LF Forklift Licence
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- Strong WHS knowledge
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Desirable:

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- Manufacturing or project-based environment experience
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- Lean / 5S implementation
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- Exposure to fleet or logistics planning
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- Formal qualifications in supply chain or operations
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What We Offer

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- Strategic leadership role within a stable Australian manufacturer
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- Modern Western Sydney facility
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- Significant planned investment in warehouse infrastructure and technology
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- Direct involvement in future logistics and delivery capability
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- Collaborative leadership environment
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- Long-term career opportunity
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If you are a systems-driven warehouse leader who combines strategic thinking with operational execution — we would welcome your application.

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📌 Warehouse Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Bovara
📍 New South Wales