Operations Manager – Lead a High-Impact DC Team

Tradezone Pty Ltd; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradezone Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to own the busy Blacktown distribution centre, leading a 30+ team across three shifts.

You will work closely with our Sales Manager, implement a state-of-the-art WMS, and drive continuous improvement, safety, and leadership development. This is a permanent, full-time role with weekly pay and opportunities to shape our rapidly growing national business.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience in Operations/Warehouse Management.
• Strong organisational, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Experience managing KPIs, performance and continuous improvement.
• Ability to prioritise competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with Executive Management.
• Current LF forklift licence – essential

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Blacktown DC and oversee the Shift Managers.
• Monitor and analyse receiving, put-away, picking and driver KPIs to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Delegate workloads and resources across shifts to ensure operational targets are achieved.
• Coach and develop Shift Managers and warehouse team members to build capability and accountability across workforce planning, rostering and daily workload management.
• Drive a strong zero-harm safety culture, ensuring safety systems, databases and audits are maintained.
• Build strong relationships across Warehouse, Sales and other business units.
• Support employee engagement and work collaboratively with head office on staff initiatives and growth.
• Lead the team in line with Tradezone’s values and leadership behaviours.
• Work autonomously, use sound judgement and take ownership when challenges arise.

Skills

Leadership

Process improvement

KPIs

Communication

Team coaching

Forklift licence

Tools

MS Office

IT systems

Job description

Tradezone Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to own the busy Blacktown distribution centre, leading a 30+ team across three shifts.

You will work closely with our Sales Manager, implement a state-of-the-art WMS, and drive continuous improvement, safety, and leadership development. This is a permanent, full-time role with weekly pay and opportunities to shape our rapidly growing national business.