Operations Manager at Forrestfield - WA - Australia
LinfoxHere at Linfox we believe together, anything is possible. Use sophisticated technology to deliver everyday essentials and natural resources for Australia’s biggest companies. Work with major customers in retail, healthcare, government and defence. Shape the future of logistics with industry leading innovations in safety, sustainability and efficiency. Create a career to be proud of. Expect all this and more when you join Linfox.
What does the job look like?
This role is responsible for leading a small, multi-customer warehouse operation, ensuring safe, efficient and cost-effective service delivery across both warehouse and supporting transport activities. You will take ownership of day-to-day operations, workforce coordination, and customer engagement while driving site performance and continuous improvement.
Key areas:
- Lead end-to-end site operations across warehouse activities and supporting transport coordination
- Manage production schedules and ensure order picking, dispatch and service delivery targets are met
- Oversee workforce planning, including managing a casual workforce and addressing absenteeism challenges
- Build and manage customer relationships, including attending weekly KPI review meetings
- Monitor site performance and provide accurate reporting to support financial and operational outcomes
- Drive safety, compliance and continuous improvement across site operations
Are you the one?
You are an experienced operations leader with a strong warehousing background, capable of managing a small, fast-paced site while balancing customer expectations, workforce challenges and operational performance.
You can demonstrate:
- Experience in warehouse and/or transport operations environments
- Proven ability to manage small teams, including casual and agency workforce
- Strong understanding of operational planning, scheduling and container coordination
- Ability to support financial reporting and understand cost drivers
- Experience working with multiple customers and managing service expectations
- High attention to detail with strong time management and problem-solving capability
What's in it for me?
- 12 weeks paid parental leave and return to work bonus for eligible employees
- Career development opportunities and mentoring programs
- Access to a range of benefits across dining and adventure, travel and health and well-being
- The chance to work in a high-performing team where your contributions truly make an impact
At Linfox, we focus on providing an inclusive and diverse workplace where our people can perform at their best. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and perspectives; with people of diverse genders, ages, religions, abilities, sexual orientations and cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) encouraged to apply. .
Sound like you? Please click the apply button to submit your application and resume.
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Further information
You will be required to meet Linfox's employment criteria which will include but not be limited to a criminal history check and full medical with a drug and alcohol test.
To find out more about opportunities at Linfox, visit www.linfox.com/careers
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