Operations Manager | Orchard Hills NSW

CMA CGM; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CEVA Logistics in Orchard Hills NSW is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead our warehouse operations across a multi-customer contract. Based at our Orchard Hills facility, you will oversee supervisors, inventory controllers and a large warehouse workforce to ensure safe, efficient and high-performing outcomes.

You will manage labour, resources and budgets, drive KPI performance, maintain inventory accuracy, and lead safety initiatives while contributing to contract P&L.

Qualifications

• Qualified in logistics or operations management (vocational or tertiary).
• Experience leading warehouse operations and large frontline teams.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations and inventory control.
• Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and contributing to P&L.
• Knowledge of Enterprise Agreements/awards in workforce management.
• Experience in customer-driven logistics, preferably 3PL/contract logistics.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse operations across multiple contracts to deliver safe, efficient, high-performing outcomes.
• Provide leadership to supervisors, inventory controllers, admins and storepersons.
• Plan and manage labour, resources and priorities to meet service and contractual needs.
• Drive performance through KPI management, reporting and reviews.
• Maintain customer relationships and act as escalation point for issues.
• Ensure high inventory accuracy via cycle counts and stock management.
• Lead safety initiatives including investigations, risk assessments and toolbox talks.
• Promote lean thinking and continuous improvement to boost productivity.
• Contribute to contract P&L through budget management and cost control.
• Maintain warehouse systems and reporting tools for visibility and decision making.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

Team leadership

Inventory control

Budget management

Labour regulations

3PL experience

Education

Logistics/operations management qualification

Job description

Operations Manager | Orchard Hills NSW

Contract Logistics Permanent contract Full Time

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in more than 170 countries and with over 110,000 employees across 1,500 sites, We're proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

Every day, our people imagine better ways to serve a world in motion – creating smarter, safer, and more sustainable solutions for our customers.

YOUR ROLE

Reporting to the Site Manager and based at our Orchard Hills NSW facility, the Operations Manager leads warehouse operations across a multi-customer contract environment within our Contract Logistics division.

You’ll oversee daily operations while leading a team of supervisors, inventory controllers, administrators and a large warehouse workforce of storepersons, ensuring safe, efficient and high-performing outcomes across the site.

The role is responsible for delivering strong service and operational results while contributing to the contract P&L through effective budget management, cost control and operational efficiency.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

Specifically, you will:

• Lead daily warehouse operations across multiple customer contracts to deliver safe, efficient and high-performing outcomes.
• Provide leadership and direction to supervisors, inventory controllers, administrators and warehouse storepersons.
• Plan and manage labour, resources and operational priorities to meet customer service and contractual requirements.
• Drive operational performance through KPI management, reporting and structured performance reviews.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and act as the escalation point for operational issues and service exceptions.
• Ensure high levels of inventory accuracy through effective cycle counting, stock management and process discipline.
• Lead safety initiatives including incident investigations, risk assessments, toolbox talks and compliance with operational procedures
• Promote lean thinking and continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to the contract P&L through effective budget management, cost control and optimisation of operational resources.
• Maintain effective use of warehouse systems and operational reporting tools to support visibility and decision making.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

The ideal candidate is an experienced logistics and supply chain leader with proven success managing warehouse operations and delivering strong people, safety, customer and commercial outcomes. You’ll also have:

• Vocational or tertiary qualification in logistics and supply chain, warehousing or operations management.
• Significant experience leading warehouse operations and large frontline operational teams.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, inventory control and operational best practice.
• Commercial awareness with experience managing operational budgets and contributing to contract P&L outcomes.
• Applied understanding of Enterprise Agreements and/or Awards when managing operational workforces.
• Experience operating within a customer-driven logistics environment, ideally within a 3PL or contract logistics setting.

In addition to providing proof of work rights and suitable professional referees, progressed candidates will be required to undergo a medical assessment and national police check.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

In addition to a challenging and rewarding work environment and competitive compensation, we are proud to offer a range of employee benefits designed to support your wellbeing, and help you thrive at work and in life.

• Personal wellbeing: prioritise your health and wellbeing through the CEVAwell program, Employee Assistance Program, Volunteer Time Off, and Life & Total Permanent Disability Insurance.
• Work-life balance: benefit from flexible, hybrid, and remote work options, along with additional paid parental leave for primary carers.
• Professional development: your growth is essential to us. Unlock your potential through secondment and internal mobility opportunities, study assistance, leadership and mentoring programs, MyLearning - our global online platform with more than 1,000 courses - early career pathways and more.
• Financial wellbeing: We care about your financial security. Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts from our partners, novated leasing, annual safety workwear reimbursement, employee referral incentives, service recognition and short-term incentive plans.

Diversity is core to who we are. By reflecting the cultures and perspectives of our customers and communities, we perform at our best. CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

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Disclaimer: CEVA Logistics works with a carefully selected group of recruitment partners. We are not seeking agency support for this vacancy and do not accept unsolicited resumes. Only agencies formally engaged through our HR team for a specific vacancy will be recognised, and no fees will be payable for unsolicited introductions.