Warehouse Leading Hand

The Natural Bedding Company is looking for a dedicated and creative warehouse & production Leading Hand to assist in the current growth of the department. As industry leaders who have established high brand value in our 4 decades of operation, we are looking for someone with strong values around quality, natural materials, and transparency as these are key pillars that permeate throughout the company. With our focus on sustainability and on-shore production, you will need to understand the purpose behind why we do what we do and have a forward thinking mindset.

As a small team we require someone with excellent communication skills, who is highly organised and thinks outside the box. You will handle a range of daily tasks, alongside company growth projects, which include but are not limited to, assisting the manager with: inventory management, leading quality control, co-ordination of deliveries/pickups directly with customers & external couriers and eventually directing staff training.

Please be aware that there is a physical component to this role and you will be required to move stock & deliver orders alongside the manufacturing processes. Due to the nature of our products you will only work with organic and low-tox materials, to produce beautiful high-quality, handcrafted, mattresses, pillows and bedding.

This a full time permanent position with the option to negotiate flexible working hours such as monthly RDO’s or 9 day fortnights. Our warehousing & manufacturing is open Monday to Friday between 8am & 4pm and we close on public holidays as well as over the Christmas – New Year period. We provide a range of teas & espresso coffee as well as a selection of various food items.

You will be required to:

• Work alongside and direct the production team ensuring their adherence to our high quality standards and productivity goals.
• Communicate with your manager, different departments within the company, and monitor production schedules/adjust as necessary to meet dispatch & delivery deadlines.
• Work collaborating with the ordering team to ensure availability of raw materials and supplies.
• Once competent, train new employees on production techniques, safety protocols, and company policies.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in the workplace, which includes monitoring equipment and machinery to ensure proper maintenance and reporting of any malfunctions.
• Maintain production records, including inventory levels, production reports, purchase orders and delivery schedules.
• Assist in the planning and coordination of delivery schedules for the company's local deliveries and assign delivery routes based on efficiency and customer requirements.
• Liaise with interstate couriers to plan customer deliveries & transfer of stock to stockists/showrooms

Required/Transferable Skills:

• Professional communication with both internal & external stakeholders 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks & meet deadlines 
• Excellent organisation and time management skills to ensure productivity within the factory/warehouse
• A good understanding of computer programs (excel, inventory management systems, internal messaging & emails)
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team 
• High level attention to detail & communication skills
• Capacity to lead and motivate a small team
• Ability to complete standard mathematic calculations
• A reasonable level of fitness/strength
• Australian Drivers License

This role is so much more than simply assisting to lead the daily operations within our warehouse & manufacturing facilities. You will be a core part of our production team. The right candidate will understand the importance of fostering a positive company culture, wherein every employee believes in the company's values and feel like they're a part of the business, and will want to be part of the team championing this ethos throughout the company.

We are looking for someone who is proactive, driven and excited by the growth trajectory of the business. We encourage anyone who has amazing attention to detail and organisation skills to apply for the role. Previous production/leadership experience is not necessary but advantageous.