At Metcash, you're part of something bigger. You have all the perks of a small business heart, without missing out on the big business support.Being part of something bigger means you're part of a strong purpose, where the work you do makes a big difference to independent business and local communities. It opens a sea of opportunities to develop yourself, grow your career, thrive your way and make your mark.About the OpportunityWe're looking for an Operations Manager to lead and inspire warehouse teams, ensuring best-in-class safety, service, efficiency, and cost management.As a key leader in our state logistics team, you'll oversee daily operations across our warehouses, building a high-performing team and fostering a culture of safety, engagement, and continuous improvement.In this RoleLead and manage day-to-day warehouse operations, ensuring efficiency and service excellence.Drive a safety-first culture, embedding best practices and compliance.Optimize workforce planning and resource utilization to meet business objectives.Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives for better performance and cost control.Develop and mentor teams, fostering a workplace where people thrive.Monitor and report key performance indicators, ensuring operational targets are met.Collaborate with stakeholders to plan and execute strategic logistics initiatives.You're Likely a Match If10+ years of experience in high-volume logistics operations.Proven leadership in managing large teams (100+ employees).Expertise in safety compliance, warehouse automation, and WMS/TMS systems.Strong commercial acumen with budget/P&L ownership experience.Outstanding people leadership, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills.Life at MetcashExperience a supportive and flexible work environment. We are a FlexReady accredited workplace!Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave every year after your first year.Benefit from 2 well-being days and 1 volunteer day annually.An abundance of learning, development, and career growth opportunities.12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for primary carers.Proudly awarded the "Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion".️A neutral gender pay gap of under 5% as published by WGEA .Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia.Incredible value discounts and perks through our team member app, "Our Local".About UsMetcash is Australia's leading wholesale distribution company, with revenue exceeding $18 billion in FY24. We're also an ASX top 100 listed company.We believe that it is absolutely vital to Australia that there is a sustainable, independent, family-owned business sector. Independent retailers support their local communities. We help them to be the 'Best Store in Their Town' by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support across our food, liquor and hardware pillars.We're dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Joining our team means becoming part of something bigger, a company that actively promotes diversity, champions charitable causes, and supports environmental efforts. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including First Nations. If you have any specific support or access needs, please don't hesitate to inform us when you apply.Join us and become part of something bigger!