Site Operations Manager

DHL Supply Chain; Sydney; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World class training program

Annual bonuses

Staff engagement opportunities

Employee of the month

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking an experienced Site Operations Manager to oversee the Life Sciences and Healthcare site in Horsley/Park. You will lead the operations team, manage warehouse activities, and drive performance while upholding safety and compliance standards.

The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced 3PL environment. A clear focus on cost control and customer service is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operations management within the 3PL logistics or supply chain industry.
• Leadership and team management skills including the ability to engage, motivate and develop your team.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a professional outlook.
• Proficiency in Warehouse Management Systems and MS Office.
• Tertiary qualifications in logistics, supply chain management, business administration, or a related field will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the operations team to foster teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Oversee warehouse operations to ensure timely and accurate results in line with SLA’s.
• Analyze operational performance and implement strategies to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Ensure site compliance with safety, security, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage resources and logistics to optimise costs, improve service levels, and exceed customer expectations.
• Provide training, support, and development opportunities for team members including talent identification and succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Decision-making

MS Office

Education

Tertiary qualifications in logistics

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems

MS Office

Job description

Opportunity to lead our world-class operations

We are seeking an experienced Site Operations Manager to oversee the daily operations at our Life Sciences and Healthcare site in Horsley/ Park. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring efficient and effective management of all operational activities, driving performance, and maintaining high standards of service delivery for our valued customers. A dynamic role, where everyday is different, your duties will include:

• Leading and managing the operations team, fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Oversee warehouse operations to ensure timely and accurate results in line with SLA’s.
• Analysis of operational performance, implementing strategies to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Ensuring site compliance with all safety, security, and regulatory requirements and driving a culture of compliance and safety.
• Managing resources and logistics to optimise operational costs, improve service levels, and exceed customer expectations.
• Provide training, support, and development opportunities for team members including identification of talent and succession planning.

Please note: Internal Applications close 14/9/2026

DHL Supply Chain is a Great Place to Work

By joining DHL Supply Chain, you are joining a company thatoffers limitless opportunities to grow. We're proud of our supportive work environment where employees are given the tools and training, theyneed to learn, grow, and succeed.

The diversity of our team mirrors the diversity of our customers and the communities we're a part of. We promote an inclusive environment – guided by mutual respect, openness, honesty, trust, and cooperation. Beyond our supportive culture, we also offer our employees:

• A world class training program to expand your skillset and propel your career to new heights
• Annual bonuses and merit reviews to ensure you are rewarded for your contribution to our success
• Staff engagement opportunities including volunteering opportunities, site events, competitions and our Go Teach, Go Help and Go Green programs
• Employee of the month and employee of the year recognition
• Access to Perk-Box, our employee reward program, along with impressive staff discounts at many of our household-name customers

DHL Supply Chain is committed to fostering an environment where employees feel comfortable to balance their priorities, work commitments, team engagement and work/life balance in collaboration with their manager, ensuring good and productive outcomes for all.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience in operations management within the 3PL logistics or supply chain industry.
• Leadership and team management skills including the ability to engage, motivate and develop your team.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a professional outlook.
• Proficiency in Warehouse Management Systems and MS Office.
• Tertiary qualifications in logistics, supply chain management, business administration, or a related field will be highly regarded.

We are committed to equal opportunity and reject any forms of discrimination. The basis for employee selection at DHL Group is qualification, performance, skills, and experience.

Please be aware that DHL Group will never ask for payment for interviews, certifications, or any part of the hiring process.