Operations Manager

Premierfresh; Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Career development opportunities

Competitive remuneration package

Job summary

Premier Fresh Australia, a leading fresh produce supply chain company, is seeking an Operations Manager to lead our Adelaide site and drive operational performance. This hands-on role requires strong team leadership, safety focus and a proven track record in warehousing, inventory, and logistics.

You will partner with trading, sales, quality and finance to deliver exceptional service, manage labour and costs, and foster a culture of accountability and improvement across the operation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading warehouse, logistics or distribution operations.
• Forklift Licence required.
• Hands-on leadership on the warehouse floor.
• Proven track record in coaching and developing teams.
• Continuous improvement mindset with track record of improving performance.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Experience in FMCG, fresh produce, food manufacturing, logistics or similar fast-paced environment is highly regarded.
• Proficient with warehouse or ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive a safety-first culture and ensure WHS compliance.
• Lead, coach and develop supervisors and operational staff.
• Oversee warehousing, inventory management, dispatch and transport logistics to meet customer and business targets.
• Manage labour planning, productivity and costs to hit performance and budget.
• Support maintenance, facilities and capital improvements to sustain peak performance.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives across people, systems and processes.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, QA and regulatory standards.
• Monitor KPIs and take corrective actions to drive improvement.
• Foster accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with trading, sales, quality and finance to optimise performance and service.

Skills

People leadership

Operational leadership

Continuous improvement mindset

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team coaching

WHS compliance & safety

Forklift licence

Experience in warehouse/logistics

Tools

ERP systems

Warehouse management systems

Job description

Job Category: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics

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.

Job Description

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 positive safety culture and ensure compliance with all WHS requirements.
• Lead, coach and develop supervisors and operational employees.
• Drive operational performance across warehousing, inventory management, dispatch and transport logistics to consistently meet customer and business expectations.
• Manage labour planning, productivity and operational costs to achieve performance and budget targets.
• Support site maintenance, facilities and capital improvements to ensure the operation continues to perform at its best.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives across people, systems and processes.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality assurance and regulatory requirements, maintaining the highest operational standards.
• Monitor and report on key operational KPIs, implementing corrective actions where required to drive ongoing improvement.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Partner with internal stakeholders including Trading, Sales, Quality and Finance to optimise operational performance and customer service.

Desired Skills and Experience

About You

We're looking for someone who brings energy, initiative and a genuine passion for leading operational teams. You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience managing warehouse, logistics or distribution operations.
• Forklift Licence required.
• A hands-on leadership style and the ability to build credibility on the warehouse floor.
• Strong people leadership skills with experience coaching and developing teams.
• A continuous improvement mindset with a track record of improving operational performance.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Experience working in FMCG, fresh produce, food manufacturing, logistics or a similar fast-paced environment is highly regarded.
• Sound computer skills and experience using warehouse or ERP systems.

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.