Operations Manager

VISY; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Impact on customer outcomes

Supportive leadership

Employee benefits

Additional leave

Novated leasing

Stable global employer

Job summary

Visy Global Logistics is seeking an Operations Manager to lead the Packaging Logistics operation in Canning Vale, WA. You will drive safety, service levels, and performance, while building strong customer relationships and leading a high-performing team on a busy contract.

Reporting to the State Manager, you’ll own day-to-day leadership, cost management and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced environment, with responsibility for budget adherence and incident management.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

People leadership

Safety & compliance

Stakeholder management

Operational planning

Budgeting & cost control

Continuous improvement

Customer relationship management

Job description

Operations Manager | Packaging Logistics | WA

Visy Global Logistic – Canning Vale WA

Lead a critical Packaging Logistics operation in Western Australia, taking ownership of safety, service, customer satisfaction and operational performance across a high-volume contract. This is an opportunity to join a market-leading business where you'll influence strategy, drive continuous improvement and lead a team committed to delivering exceptional outcomes.

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.

Build your career with a team that is ready to move, grow and make a practical difference.

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.