**Job Title:** Operations Director
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to oversee the end-to-end operations of our Brisbane Distribution Centre.
Key Responsibilities:
* Operational Excellence: Manage daily operations, ensure inventory accuracy, meet service goals, drive cost control, monitor KPIs, resolve operational issues, and oversee administrative accuracy.
* Leadership & People: Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team; drive workforce planning, training, and succession; foster a culture aligned with GPC values focused on performance and accountability; promote communication and teamwork.
* Continuous Improvement & Transformation: Lead continuous improvement efforts to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency; manage transformation projects including WMS Manhattan and automation; apply Lean methodologies to optimize processes.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Act as primary site leader and escalation point; collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate proactively with supply chain leadership.
* Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S): Lead a safety-first culture ensuring compliance with WHS laws and regulatory standards; manage hazard reporting, emergency planning, audits, and corrective actions.
Requirements:
* Completed tertiary qualifications in Logistics/Warehousing or equivalent experience
* Senior leadership experience in high-volume retail and/or FMCG warehousing
* Strong commercial acumen, communication, computer, and presentation skills
* Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
* Proven ability to coach and develop team members
* Experience in automated distribution operations
* Strong understanding of inventory management
* Leadership experience in project/change management in a Logistics environment
* Experience in automated warehouse operations
Benefits:
We offer a range of benefits to support your well-being and career growth, including staff discounts, private health insurance discounts, employee assistance program, highly safety conscious work environment, paid volunteer leave, and access to our employee platform MOVE.