Warehouse Manager

About Bovara

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.

About the Role

Bovara is a proudly Australian-owned market leader in electrical switchboard manufacturing with over 30 years of industry success.

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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

• 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.