State Operations Manager

Motion; City of Moreton Bay; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Exclusive retailer discounts

Job summary

Motion is seeking a State Operations Manager for Queensland to lead operational excellence in the distribution network. In this role, you’ll be accountable for performance across multiple locations, ensuring cost efficiency and robust safety practices while fostering a high-performing team.

The ideal candidate will have senior leadership experience in logistics, with a focus on achieving KPIs and compliance. The role offers benefits such as paid parental leave, ongoing training, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Qualifications

• Proven senior leadership experience in multi-site operations and logistics.
• Strong commercial acumen with P&L management experience.
• Demonstrated success in driving operational KPIs across service and cost.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across Queensland distribution centres.
• Ensure achievement of service, cost, and productivity KPIs.
• Promote a proactive safety culture in compliance with WHS legislation.

Skills

Senior leadership experience in multi-site operations

Strong commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Operational compliance knowledge

Collaboration skills

Job description

## State Operations ManagerApplyremote type: On-Sitelocations: AUS APG Queenslandtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R26\_0000019282**About Auto Parts Group (APG):** APG is a leading independent distributor of automotive parts and accessories across Australia. With a strong national footprint, APG partners with trade and specialist customers. Our success is built on our core values: **Customer First, Smart Service, One Team, and Safe for All.** APG is part of GPC Asia Pacific, a leading supplier of industrial and automotive parts in Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia. GPC has over 8,000 employees in Asia Pacific and more than 60,000 globally, with well-known brands like Repco, NAPA, AMX, and Motion Industries.We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute **State Operations Manager – Queensland (QLD)** to lead operational excellence across our Queensland distribution network, located at Brendale, QLD. **About the role:**As the State Operations Manager – QLD, you will have full accountability for operational performance across the state’s distribution centres and logistics network. You will drive service, cost efficiency, safety, and team performance while translating national strategy into effective local execution.This is a senior leadership role and requires strong commercial acumen, operational expertise, and the ability to lead high-performing teams in a dynamic supply chain environment.## Key Responsibilities* Champion APG Values — Customer First, Smart Service, One Team and Safe for All* Oversee daily, monthly, and annual operational performance across Queensland distribution centre, ensuring achievement of service, cost, and productivity KPIs.* Undertake state-based planning, forecasting, and resource allocation.* Promote a proactive safety culture ensuring compliance with WHS legislation, security, environmental regulations, and company policies.* Manage Operations, Assets and infrastructure to deliver efficient, cost-effective operations.* Build leadership capability, managing performance and succession planning, and fostering accountability and professional growth across teams.* Partner with peer State Operations Managers and support functions to align standards, share best practices, develop commercial business cases, and deliver consistent national execution.**About you:**To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:* Proven senior leadership experience in multi-site operations, distribution, logistics, or supply chain management.* Strong commercial acumen with P&L management experience.* Demonstrated success in driving operational KPIs across service, cost, safety, and productivity.* Sound knowledge of WHS legislation and operational compliance requirements.* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.* A collaborative leadership style aligned to values-driven organisations.**Benefits:** ***APG ‘Me’ Day:** This is a paid, planned day for our team to use for whatever they want. **Paid Parental Leave:**We have newly introduced paid parental leave for all permanent employees. **Training:**Full training and ongoing support will be provided with all necessary business resources, tools and technology. **Business perks:**Exclusive discounts with retailers like Repco, NAPA, AMX, and Motion Industries.* ***Events:**Regular team catch ups including monthly get-togethers and local awards and Annual Awards. **Wellbeing:**Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides access to free, confidential counselling (which includes financial and legal counselling) for you and your immediate family. **Diversity:** We have a diverse group of talented people in our business from all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures. **Security:**We have been in business for 30 years and continue to get stronger year after year.* **Interested...** Please click on the "**Apply"** button and submit your resume and cover letter.