Operations Manager

Premier Fresh Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy

Leadership support

Career development

Competitive pay

Culture impact

Job summary

Premier Fresh Australia in Adelaide seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead the site and drive performance in a fast-paced FMCG environment. You will manage day-to-day operations, coach teams and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver exceptional service.

You will oversee safety, productivity and cost management, while fostering continuous improvement and a culture of accountability across the warehouse floor.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Operations Management experience.
• Proven leadership in fast-paced warehouse environments.
• Strong ability to coach, develop teams and build accountability.
• Continuous improvement mindset with track record of performance gains.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience in FMCG, fresh produce, logistics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations and drive performance metrics.
• Coach and develop site teams; foster accountability and teamwork.
• Drive safety culture and ensure WHS, CoR, and food safety compliance.
• Manage budgets, labour planning, productivity and costs.
• Collaborate with supply chain, logistics, production, Sales, Quality and Finance.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to optimise operational performance.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching & development

Continuous improvement

Communication

Stakeholder management

WHS compliance

Job description

About Premier Fresh Australia
Premier Fresh Australia is one of the nation’s leading fresh produce supply chain companies, delivering high-quality fruit and vegetables to customers both locally and internationally. With a strong focus on excellence, innovation and collaboration, we’re proud to offer a workplace that values and supports its people.

We're looking for an experienced Operations Manager to lead our Adelaide operations. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a well-established site, lead a committed team and drive operational performance in a fast-paced environment.

If you're someone who enjoys leading from the warehouse floor, building strong teams and continuously improving the way things are done, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the National Operations & Services Manager, you'll play a key role in leading day-to-day operations while identifying opportunities to improve, strengthen team capability and deliver exceptional service to our customers.

• Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with WHS, CoR, and food safety requirements.
• Lead, coach and develop site teams, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Drive operational performance through the achievement of key site KPIs, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing initiatives that deliver results
• Manage site budgets, labour planning, productivity, and operational costs to drive efficiency and achieve performance targets
• Support site maintenance, facilities management, and capital improvement projects to ensure a safe, efficient, and high-performing operation.
• Collaborate with supply chain, logistics, and production teams to ensure seamless end-to-end operations
• Partner with internal stakeholders including Trading, Sales, Quality and Finance to optimise operational performance and customer service.

About You

• 5+ years'Operations Management experience.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to lead, coach and develop teams in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire high performance, implement improvements, and create a culture of accountability
• A continuous improvement mindset with a track record of improving operational performance.
• Strong understanding of operational performance, productivity, workforce planning, and cost management.
• Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and influence outcomes across all levels of the organisation.
• Experience working in FMCG, fresh produce, food manufacturing, logistics or a similar fast-paced environment is highly regarded.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to lead an established operation with genuine autonomy.
• A supportive leadership team that values initiative and continuous improvement.
• Career development opportunities within a growing national business.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• The chance to make a real impact on people, culture and operational performance.

We welcome applications from across Australia and are open to supporting relocation for the right candidate.