About SOLV’D
SOLV’D is Queensland’s innovative home staging startup, dedicated to elevating homes through beautifully curated property staging. As a growing company in the dynamic world of furniture hire and home staging, we pride ourselves on our close-knit team and collaborative culture. We’re looking for a steady leader who can provide guidance while trusting our experienced team to leverage their strengths—building on our close-knit culture.
About the Role
As our Operations Manager, you’ll oversee the backbone of our operations in a flexible environment. You’ll wear many hats, leading a skilled team and getting hands-on when needed while empowering the team to execute independently. The role focuses on tackling the unique challenges of furniture hire for home staging, including meticulous stock care, efficient processes, and seamless logistics to ensure every piece enhances our clients’ visions. Champion workplace health and safety initiatives further embedding best practice across our operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and nurture our established warehouse and logistics team, providing steady guidance while fostering trust and autonomy.
- Oversee inventory management, including tracking, maintenance, and care of furniture and staging items to maintain pristine condition.
- Assist team in coordinating deliveries, installations and collections, ensuring timely and efficient logistics that align with business needs and budgets.
- Develop and refine processes for stock handling, warehouse operations, and supply chain in the context of home staging demands.
- Lead workplace health and safety efforts, including developing and updating safety protocols, documents, and training programs to comply with regulations and promote a safe working environment.
- Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and incident reporting to minimize hazards in furniture handling and warehouse activities.
- Collaborate with stylists, clients, and external partners to resolve operational challenges and support creative projects.
- Monitor and optimise warehouse safety, organisation, and efficiency in a fast-paced, ever evolving setting.
- Contribute to business growth by identifying opportunities for process improvements without disrupting our strong team culture.
What you’ll bring
- Proven experience in logistics, warehouse management, or operations, ideally in furniture, retail, or home staging industries.
- Strong leadership skills with a track record of guiding teams in dynamic environments—hands-on when required, but able to delegate effectively.
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on process optimisation and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated expertise in workplace health and safety, including knowledge of Queensland WH&S; regulations, risk management, and developing safety documentation.
- Passion for nurturing collaborative cultures and building on existing team strengths.
- Ability to thrive in a evolving environment: flexible, adaptable, and comfortable wearing multiple hats for leadership.
- Knowledge of inventory software, logistics tools, and best practices for stock care in high-value items like furniture.
- Physical capability for occasional hands-on tasks.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Why Join Us
- Be part of a fast-growing business shaping Queensland’s home staging scene with a pathway to General Management.
- A supportive, close knit team environment where your contributions make a real impact.
- Enjoy diversity with strategic variety in a hands-on role.
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full time
Job function
- Management and Manufacturing
- Retail Furniture and Home Furnishings
Industries
- Retail Furniture and Home Furnishings
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📌 Operations Manager
🏢 SOLV'D
📍 Australia