Operations Manager

Visy Careers; Canning; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Visy Global Logistics – Canning Vale WA is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the Packaging Logistics operation. The role reports to the State Manager and focuses on safety, service delivery, and commercial performance on a high-volume contract.

You will develop people, solve problems, drive continuous improvement, and manage fleet, labour, subcontractors and KPIs while building strong customer relationships and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Lead a high-volume logistics operation with emphasis on safety and performance.
• Develop people and coach teams to achieve KPIs.
• Drive customer outcomes and strong relationships.
• Create and manage budgets and control costs.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead all operational activities across the Packaging Logistics contract.
• Foster a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards.
• Drive DIFOT, customer satisfaction and operational KPIs.
• Build trusted relationships with customers and key stakeholders.
• Manage fleet, labour, subcontractor and equipment performance.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Monitor operational costs and contribute to budget and financial targets.
• Develop, coach and mentor team members to build a high-performing culture.
• Support workforce planning, succession planning and employee engagement activities.
• Ensure effective incident management, investigations and corrective actions.

Skills

People leadership

Safety culture

Stakeholder management

Budgeting & cost control

Continuous improvement

Transport & logistics operations

Fleet & equipment management

CoR compliance

Transport management systems

Tools

Transport management systems

Job description

Operations Manager | Packaging Logistics | WA

Visy Global Logistic – Canning Vale WA

Lead a high-volume logistics operation in WA. Drive safety, service, customer outcomes and team performance.

• Lead a key WA operation with full accountability for safety, service and performance
• Join a growing national business with genuine career progression opportunities
• Partner closely with customers and internal stakeholders to drive operational excellence

Role Details:

At Visy Logistics, we move Australia's goods efficiently, safely and sustainably. Due to continued growth, we're seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead our Packaging Logistics operation in Canning Vale.

Reporting to the State Manager, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day leadership of a dedicated contract operation, ensuring exceptional service delivery, strong customer relationships, a positive safety culture and commercial performance.

This role suits a hands-on operational leader who enjoys being on the floor, developing people, solving problems and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead all operational activities across the Packaging Logistics contract
• Foster a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all regulatory and company standards
• Drive DIFOT, customer satisfaction and operational KPIs
• Build trusted relationships with customers and key stakeholders
• Manage fleet, labour, subcontractor and equipment performance
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity and efficiency
• Monitor operational costs and contribute to budget and financial targets
• Develop, coach and mentor team members to build a high-performing culture
• Support workforce planning, succession planning and employee engagement activities
• Ensure effective incident management, investigations and corrective actions

What You'll Bring:

• Experience leading transport, logistics, warehousing or supply chain operations
• Proven success managing large operational teams in a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of safety, Chain of Responsibility and compliance requirements
• Demonstrated experience driving operational performance and continuous improvement
• Excellent stakeholder management and customer relationship skills
• Sound commercial acumen, including budgeting and cost control
• Ability to influence, engage and develop teams at all levels
• Experience using transport, warehouse or operational management systems

What you’ll love when you join us:

• Career Growth: Access genuine development and progression opportunities across Visy and Visy Logistics.
• Impact: Lead a critical operation where your decisions directly influence customer outcomes and business success.
• Supportive Leadership: Work alongside experienced leaders who empower you to make decisions and drive change.
• Employee Benefits: Access health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits to support you and your family.
• Additional Leave: Purchase extra annual leave to suit your lifestyle.
• Novated Leasing: Access salary sacrifice novated leasing options.
• Stability: Join a well-established industry leader with a strong pipeline of future growth.

About Visy Global Logistics

At Visy Global Logistics, we are built to move more than goods. We move businesses, industries and communities forward.

Our people deliver integrated logistics solutions across warehousing, contract logistics, road and rail transport, global freight forwarding and bulk logistics. Supported by Visy’s scale and connected network, we work together to solve challenges, create value for our customers and keep supply chains moving safely and responsibly.

At Visy Global Logistics, you'll have the opportunity to help shape and grow a business, not just perform a role. Our people are trusted to make an impact, influence outcomes and contribute to the future direction of the organisation. Backed by one of Australia's largest privately owned companies, you'll enjoy the scale, stability and support of a global organisation while maintaining the autonomy, visibility and entrepreneurial mindset of a growing logistics business.

You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history
check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing).

Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

These roles are only open to candidates currently residing in Australia with full working rights.