Operations Leader – Warehousing, Safety & Team Growth

Bidfood Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Development programs

Health plans

EAP

Team culture growth

Job summary

Bidfood Adelaide is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead day-to-day warehousing and distribution, shaping safe, efficient operations. You will drive rostering, labour planning and wage control while coordinating with purchasing, sales and transport teams to keep product moving promptly and cost-effectively.

You’ll manage a large operations team, uphold safety and quality standards, and report on performance to drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in warehouse or distribution operations (foodservice/FMCG ideal).
• Rostering and workforce planning experience across multiple shifts.
• Excellent communication, coaching and performance management skills.
• Strong understanding of safety, food quality and cold-chain requirements.
• Confidence with operational systems and reporting (and quick to learn new ones).
• Current forklift licence (highly advantageous).
• Current HR/MR truck licence (highly advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Be a master of rosters, labour planning and wage control to match demand.
• Lead, coach and mentor a large, diverse operations team.
• Champion safe practices and ensure quality standards are met.
• Maintain vehicles, equipment and facility readiness.
• Monitor performance and prepare reports that drive improvements.
• Look for smarter, safer and more efficient ways to work every day.

Skills

Leadership

Warehousing

Rostering

Communication

Safety

Systems

Forklift Licence

HR Truck Licence

Job description

Bidfood Adelaide is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead day-to-day warehousing and distribution, shaping safe, efficient operations. You will drive rostering, labour planning and wage control while coordinating with purchasing, sales and transport teams to keep product moving promptly and cost-effectively.

You’ll manage a large operations team, uphold safety and quality standards, and report on performance to drive improvements.