Operations Manager - Last Mile Logistics
Own a flagship operation | Build something exceptional | Melbourne (Braeside)
If you're the kind of production leader who wants full ownership - not just responsibility - this is a role where you can genuinely make your mark.
Baker Bleu is entering a new phase: a purpose‐built, state‐of‐the‐art bread production facility designed to scale without compromising craftsmanship. What's missing is the right leader to take it from potential to world‐class.
This is your opportunity to step into a flagship operation and shape how it runs, how it grows, and what it becomes.
Why this role stands out
You won't be inheriting a steady‐state operation. You'll be stepping into a pivotal moment -transitioning a team through a structural reset, taking ownership of a brand‐new facility, and setting the standard for what great looks like at scale.
You'll have the autonomy to run the site as if it were your own, backed by a business that has always chosen discipline and craft over shortcuts. The leadership team is invested in getting this right - and in the person who leads it.
If you've ever wanted to combine deep operational ownership with a product worth being proud of, this is that role.
What you'll get to do
* Take full ownership of a major production site - people, product, performance, and everything in between
* Shape systems, workflows, and reporting structures in a facility built to grow
* Build and lead a skilled team through a period of genuine transformation
* Hold quality at scale without diluting what makes Baker Bleu exceptional
* Drive efficiency and commercial outcomes with real decision‐making authority
* Play a central role in the next chapter of one of Australia's most respected independent bakeries
What you'll gain
* A genuine senior leadership role - not a middle layer, not a caretaker position
* The chance to build something enduring in a facility designed around your operation
* A direct line to the Head of Production and a leadership team that backs good operators
* Targeted professional development through external industry specialists
* The satisfaction of seeing your decisions translate directly into results - on the floor, in the numbers, and in the culture
About Baker Bleu
Founded in 2016, Baker Bleu grew from a single neighbourhood bakery into a respected multi‐site operation across two states - without losing its commitment to long fermentation sourdough, ethical sourcing, and disciplined process.
Growth here hasn't meant compromise. It's meant raising the bar. This next phase is about proving that scale and quality can coexist, and you'll be central to making that real.
Who this will suit
This role is for someone who wants more than a job title. You're likely already leading production in a food, bakery, or FMCG environment - but you're looking for a role where you can truly own outcomes, build a team your way, and push standards higher.
You care about doing things properly. You back yourself to lead people through change. And you want a role where your impact is visible.
If you're ready to do the best work of your career, this is your platform.
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