Operations Manager

Vulcan Steel; Albury City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcan Steel is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to own day-to-day warehouse operations in our Australia-based facilities. You will lead processes, performance, and people to maintain efficient workflows.

You will oversee receiving, storage, dispatch, inventory control, and safety compliance while guiding a nine-person team. A hands-on leader with a proactive, accountable attitude is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in warehouse or logistics operations.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Organised, self-starter with a hands-on approach.
• Valid forklift licence.
• Experience in the metal industry preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage warehouse operations including receiving, storage, dispatch, and inventory control.
• Oversee logistics and forklift operations to ensure efficient workflows.
• Implement and improve operational processes and procedures.
• Lead, train, and support nine warehouse team members.
• Maintain a strong safety culture and ensure compliance standards.
• Operate with an owner-operator mentality. Must be proactive and accountable.
• Contribute to a positive, team-driven workplace culture.
• Use basic computer systems for tracking and coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Organised

Self-starter

Forklift licence

Job description

Since Vulcan was founded in 1995, we have become Australasia’s highest performing metals distributor and processor. Our sustained growth is the product of superior service and dedication to continuously improving to every facet of our business.

About the role

We’re looking for a hands-on Operations Manager to take ownership of day to day warehouse operations. This role is focused on process, performance, and people.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage warehouse operations including receiving, storage, dispatch, and inventory control
• Oversee logistics and forklift operations to ensure efficient workflows
• Implement and improve operational processes and procedures
• Lead, train, and support nine warehouse team members
• Maintain a strong safety culture and ensure compliance standards
• Operate with an owner-operator mentality. Must be proactive and accountable
• Contribute to a positive, team-driven workplace culture
• Use basic computer systems for tracking and coordination

Requirements

• Proven experience in warehouse or logistics operations
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Organised, self-starter with a hands-on approach
• Valid forklift licence
• Experience in the metal industry preferred but not required

Please note, as health & safety is important to us, you will be asked to complete a pre-employment drug screen if you are to be successful.

• Be part of ambitious company with a focus on innovation and growth
• Lead a talented and dedicated team
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on the company’s future
• Professional but relaxed company culture

At Vulcan, we believe that being a diverse and inclusive workplace makes us better in every way. We are proud to have a diverse team from over 70 different countries and more than 90 different ethnicities from across our sites.

Please note you must either be residing in Australia or hold a current relevant work visa to be considered for this role.