Warehouse Manager

Planet Innovation (PI) is an award winning healthtech contract design and manufacturing company and we work on some of the most advanced technology in the world. We have our own portfolio of businesses, and also partner with world-leading organizations to help them create game-changing innovations to grow their business. Our clients include some of the world's top medical device and healthcare companies, as well as some of the world's most exciting start-ups.

Creating great products and winning awards is all down to our team. Planet Innovation has over 400 of the brightest and most passionate people on Earth, and we are looking for more. 

We are seeking an experienced Stores Manager with experience of managing multiple facilities to join our team in Box Hill/Blackburn North.

The Role

• The Stores Manager supervises the receipt, dispatch, and storage of Planet Innovations incoming and outgoing goods and supplies. They are responsible for managing stores staff, vehicles, other equipment and oversee the administrative functions of the store's areas across Planet Innovations multiple facilities.
• Responsible for implementing the company’s operational policies and procedures and oversee the day-to-day running of the stores areas. Ensuring employees are conducting effective and safe use of the stores equipment in addition to ensuring safety of all staff. They are responsible for the motivation, discipline & completion of tasks of staff, maintaining documentation and keeping accurate records of stores activities.
• Accountable for the timely completion of all stores specific tasks and ensuring that the manufacturing cells at each site has stock as required.  If required, they assist with order processing, deliveries, loading and unloading freight from vehicles.

The Accountabilities

• Responsible for the management of the stores functions & teams across Planet Innovations multiple facilities.
• Responsible to manage all QT & on hold affected stock in stores across multiple facilities.
• Picking, packing and dispatching of customer orders if/when required.
• Ensure customer needs are met on a daily basis.
• Manage productivity, performance and training of all stores staff.
• Full adherence to health and safety policy and procedures.
• Responsible for stores compliance to all PI Policy’s,  WI’s & ISO requirements.
• Supervise, coordinate and oversee day to day logistics operations.
• Manage product cycle counts and inventory accuracy across multiple sites.
• Interact with customers/suppliers in resolving delivery, and/or compliance issues.
• Ability to coach, develop, engage and retain a team of employees.
• Supervise timely and accurate data entry for all services performed.
• Ensure daily operations meet and exceed daily performance expectations.
• Responsible for inventory control processes to minimize loss and maximize accuracy in stock levels through regular audits/ stock counts.
• Prepare and review stores reports on performance metrics, including shipping times, order accuracy, and productivity, to identify areas for improvement.
• Other tasks from time to time as required.

The Typical Experiences

• Minimum of 5 years experience in Warehouse Manager roles within the Medical Device industry or similar.
• Degree in Logistics, International shipping, Business/Supply Chain management or similar essential.
• Strong history of people and performance management across a busy warehouse environment.
• Pays strict attention to detail.
• A critical thinker who strives for continuous improvement.
• Use leadership skills to collaborate with team members.
• Train employees and helps with problem solving and decision making.
• Has sound computer literacy skills to assist with writing processes & procedures.
• Strong time management skills.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Ability to fully carry out instructions.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Strong work ethic.
• Good knowledge of record keeping.
• Current forklift license.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
• Understanding and working knowledge of ISO 13465 & 9001

A positive, high-achieving work culture, and plenty of opportunities to learn and grow await you at Planet Innovation, so apply now.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, and all suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or age.

We are also proud to be a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant. Please note only applications with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for these positions.

No recruitment agencies, please.