YOUR OPPORTUNITY

This is a highly visible, end‑to‑end leadership role for an experienced Operations Manager who is ready to take full ownership of a Distribution Centre (DC) within our national network and play a key role in shaping its future.

We’re seeking a strong, credible people leader to lead our Greystanes DC through high‑volume demand, while also driving meaningful transformation over the coming years. You’ll operate with a high degree of autonomy, owning day‑to‑day warehouse performance, while working closely and collaboratively with our sales teams and customers to deliver outstanding customer outcomes.

Beyond BAU excellence, this role will be instrumental in optimising productivity, uplifting capability and supporting the implementation and optimisation of systems and processes. It’s a rare opportunity to lead today’s operation while influencing tomorrow’s design.

Working with your leadership team, you’ll oversee a workforce of 40–60+ employees, scaling safely and effectively through peak periods, while building a resilient, future‑ready operation.

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

Full operational ownership of the Distribution Centre, with accountability for safety, service, cost and productivity outcomes
Leading a high‑volume, driven warehouse operation, including planning and execution through peak and surge periods
Operating autonomously while partnering closely with internal teams to align operational capability with customer expectations
Balancing BAU delivery with strategic improvement, ensuring day‑to‑day performance remains strong while change is executed effectively
Leading and contributing to transformation initiatives, including productivity optimisation, process redesign and automation
Managing labour models, cost control and operational performance to consistently achieve KPIs and financial targets
Coaching and developing warehouse leaders to confidently lead large, diverse and often variable workforces
Championing a strong safety culture and ensuring full compliance with Work Health & Safety standards
Building an inclusive, respectful and high‑performance culture where teams feel supported, engaged and accountable

What You’ll Bring:

5+ years’ experience leading operations in warehousing, distribution, manufacturing or similarly complex environments
Demonstrated success managing seasonal peaks, variable labour models and operational complexity
Proven ability to run BAU operations while also informing strategy and leading projects or transformation initiatives
Strong leadership presence, with the confidence to operate autonomously and influence senior stakeholders
Experience partnering cross‑functionally, particularly with sales teams and customers, to deliver shared outcomes

What's In It For You:

Exclusive Perks: Team Member discount card for Kmart, Bunnings, Target & Officeworks, FREE One Pass subscription & other discounted offers from over 400 retail partners!
Continuous training and career development opportunities
Team events, celebrations, award recognition and prizes
Refer-A-Friend program – earn up to $2,000 for each referral!
Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks’ additional annual leave
Generous paid parental leave policy and more!

NEXT STEPS

If you meet most of the criteria listed above and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please send your application today. We will be contacting suitable candidates as we receive them.

As part of our recruitment process and commitment to safety, you may be required to undertake background checks (which may include a police check, a pre-employment medical assessment; and/or drug & alcohol testing) as part of your application process.

Blackwoods also promotes diversity and inclusion across our workplaces and encourages applications from all backgrounds, including people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, the LGBTQI+ community and people with disabilities.

OUR STORY

Blackwoods is Australia’s leading supplier of industrial and safety supplies. For over 140 years, we have supported businesses big and small with our range of over 300,000 products from the world’s best brands. From the Sydney Harbour Bridge to the railway and your local mechanic, we supply what our customers need when they need it, along with unparalleled expertise and service from our passionate team.

With a national footprint of over 50 branches and 6 Distribution Centres, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Being a part of the Wesfarmers group, also means that we have endless opportunities to make a difference, so join us, and let’s help more people build a better Australia.

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Operations Manager - Distribution Centre - Greystanes NSW