Senior Service Operations Manager

Vanderlande Industries B.V.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Service Operations Manager based in Western Sydney will lead the launch and ongoing operation of a flagship automated facility. You will build and develop a high-performing team, oversee the transition from project delivery to ongoing service, and drive safety, customer focus, and operational excellence.

You will be accountable for safety, service delivery, and financial outcomes. Your role includes leading workforce planning, performance management, and collaboration with technical and

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a complex operational environment.
• Experience leading high-performing teams and building positive culture.
• Strong customer, stakeholder communication and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
• Experience with service delivery and business performance at scale.
• Commercial acumen and operational outcomes management.
• Exposure to automation/engineering/technical operations.
• Desirable tertiary qualification in Engineering or Business.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing site operations team.
• Build trusted relationships with key customer stakeholders.
• Drive a safety-first culture and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee service delivery, performance, and cost management.
• Plan workforce, performance, and capability development.
• Collaborate with technical teams to maximise equipment reliability.
• Ensure delivery of service levels, KPIs, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead transition from project delivery to business-as-usual operations.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Safety

Continuous improvement

Commercial acumen

Automation exposure

Engineering/Business degree

Education

Engineering or related degree

Job description

Job Title Senior Service Operations Manager Job Description Effective April 1, 2026, Toyota Automated Logistics brings together Bastian Solutions, Vanderlande's warehousing business, and viastore under one unified brand. During this transition phase, parts of our recruitment activities and communication may still be conducted via legacy company systems and email domains.

Senior Service Operations Manager At a Glance

Based in Western Sydney, NSW, the Senior Service Operations Manager will lead the launch and ongoing operation of one of Australia's most advanced automated distribution facilities. As the senior onsite leader, you will build and develop a high-performing team, oversee the transition from project delivery to operational service, and drive a culture of safety, customer focus, and operational excellence. You will be accountable for site safety, service delivery, customer relationships, team performance, and financial outcomes, ensuring the operation consistently meets customer and business expectations.

Your Impact Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing site operations team, creating a positive and engaged culture.

Build and maintain trusted relationships with key customer stakeholders, serving as the primary operational contact.

Drive a strong safety-first environment where people are empowered to work safely and continuously improve.

Drive operational performance, service levels, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Lead workforce planning, performance management, and capability development.

Partner with technical and support teams to maximise equipment reliability and operational efficiency.

Manage site performance, costs, and customer outcomes.

Ensure delivery of agreed service levels, operational KPIs, and customer satisfaction outcomes.

Lead the successful transition from project delivery to business-as-usual operations and ongoing service excellence.

Manage operational performance across safety, team engagement, service delivery, customer experience, and continuous improvement.

Coordinate with internal and external technical specialists to ensure equipment performance and operational reliability.

Lead incident management, issue resolution, and stakeholder communications when required.

What Makes You a Great Fit?

Proven leadership experience in a complex operational environment such as logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, automation, engineering, industrial services, or a related industry.

Strong experience leading high-performing teams and building positive team cultures.

Excellent customer, stakeholder, communication, and influencing skills.

Demonstrated commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Experience leading large-scale operations with responsibility for service delivery and business performance.

Strong commercial acumen and experience managing operational outcomes.

Exposure to automation, maintenance, engineering, or technical operations environments is highly regarded.

Relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering, Business, or a related discipline is desirable.

What You Can Look Forward To

Competitive salary package with a global leader in warehouse automation and intralogistics.

Opportunity to lead a flagship automated distribution facility supporting a major national retail customer.

A highly visible leadership role where you can directly influence customer outcomes, team culture, and operational success.

Career progression opportunities within a growing global organisation.

Ongoing leadership development, training, and professional growth.

A collaborative, innovative, and safety-focused culture backed by Toyota Industries Corporation.

Your contact for questions: Nada Vidakovic - [e-mail]

Who We Are At Toyota Automated Logistics

At Toyota Automated Logistics, you actively shape the future of intelligent intralogistics. As part of Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO), we are a global partner for integrated warehouse automation solutions. Founded in April 2026, we bring together the strengths of Bastian Solutions, viastore, and Vanderlande's warehousing business under one unified brand. Together, we develop scalable automation systems, intelligent software, and end-to-end services across the entire lifecycle for customers around the world. Our ambition is clear: to set industry benchmarks and actively shape the future of intralogistics.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Toyota Automated Logistics, we believe diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to equal opportunities and an inclusive work environment, and base our hiring decisions on qualifications, potential, and motivation. Support or adjustments during the application process are available upon request.

Every day, millions of people rely on Vanderlande without even knowing it. From baggage checked in at the airport to parcels on their way to someone’s doorstep, our automation solutions help keep the world moving. Vanderlande designs, delivers, and supports automation technology, operational software, and lifecycle services for leading airports and parcel operations worldwide. Across more than 100 countries, our customers rely on us to keep their operations moving reliably, efficiently, and sustainably.

Behind every solution are the people who make it happen. At Vanderlande, how we work matters just as much as what we deliver. Our values, Every Day Better, We Care, and Team Play, guide how we collaborate, support each other, and create value for our customers.

Here, you can work with colleagues across disciplines and cultures, contribute to work that makes a difference, and build your future in an organisation that invites you to grow.

Explore what is possible at Vanderlande and discover how you can make an impact.

Aspire. Grow. Achieve. Together.