Warehouse Operations Manager

WESCO; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global distribution company is seeking a Warehouse Operations Manager for their Eastern Creek site in New South Wales. The successful candidate will oversee daily operations, manage a team, and ensure compliance with safety and audit standards. Ideal applicants will have over 5 years of operations experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft tools. This role offers career growth in a supportive and inclusive environment, aligning facility capabilities to customer needs.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Employee rewards and assistance programs

A diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams of individual contributors and/or indirectly supervising support staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee warehouse operations at a customer project site.
• Manage expense-based P&L and contribute to annual budget planning.
• Drive efficiencies using LEAN methodologies.

Skills

Proficiency with Microsoft applications

Strong communication skills

Ability to handle multiple priorities

Financial acumen in P&L management

Knowledge of LEAN methodologies

Commitment to workplace safety

Education

5+ years of operations experience

Job description

Warehouse Operations Manager - Eastern Creek, NSW

We are Wesco! We enable the connected world – you help turn on the lights.

Why You’ll Love Wesco

When you join Wesco Anixter you become part of a global leader in business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain management solutions. With our best-in-class product and services portfolio and our massive scale, there are endless opportunities for you to build your career with us.

The Role

As the Operations Manager, you will oversee warehouse operations at a customer project site. You will recruit, onboard, and lead the team, monitor KPIs, and ensure service delivery through order fulfillment, inventory control, and continuity of operations.

• Systems & Services – Oversee multiple warehouse management systems and customer value-added services
• Workplace Safety – Maintain a safe, secure, and inclusive facility with tour-ready standards
• Team Leadership – Hire, train, coach, and mentor employees; manage performance and build strong morale
• Compliance & Standards – Ensure adherence to company policies, audit requirements, and ISO standards
• Financial Management – Manage expense-based P&L, working capital, and contribute to annual budget planning
• Process Improvement – Drive efficiencies using LEAN methodologies and continuous improvement practices
• Facility Maintenance – Ensure preventative maintenance of equipment, racking systems, and warehouse infrastructure
• Customer Alignment – Match facility capacity to customer expectations; collaborate with sales and leadership on market strategy
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration – Partner with Project Services, Sales, Accounts, HR, and Finance to support operations

What’s in it for You

Wesco is not just a job, but a company where you can learn, develop, and build your career!

• A supportive environment to learn and further your career in an innovative company
• A culture that values recognition and internal progression
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Team-focused branch initiatives that foster collaboration
• Employee rewards, assistance, and referral programs
• A diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace

Education & Experience

• 5+ years of operations experience, preferably in distribution center facilities
• Experience managing teams of individual contributors and/or indirectly supervising support staff

Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint)
• Strong communication skills in both group and individual settings
• Ability to handle multiple priorities with a high sense of urgency
• Financial acumen in P&L management, budgeting, and cost control
• Knowledge of LEAN methodologies and process optimization
• Commitment to workplace safety, compliance, and audit standard

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.

Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits (https://www.wesco.com/us/en/our-company/careers/work-at-wesco.html#benefits) and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.

Learn more about Working at Wesco here (https://www.wesco.com/us/en/our-company/careers/work-at-wesco.html) and apply online today!

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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