Position Summary
Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core, we are a human environment – passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future.
Position Snapshot
Location: Arndell Park, Sydney
Duration: Full time, Permanent
5+ years' experience in a similar role
A day in the life...
Ensure a structured continuous improvement approach based on the application of Tools and the implementation of Best Practices.
Implement, monitor and manage Safety, Health and Environment, Quality and CARE regulations and Best Practices.
Manage the Shift Managers to ensure successful output of DC Operations through coaching, mentoring and issue resolution.
Meet customer requirements and deal with any unexpected Supply Chain disruptions.
Adapt to changes in the logistics and/or market environment.
Influence Distribution Management and Customer Service to continuously improve service and cost.
Collaboration with Customers and other functional departments (customer service, transportation, factories) to ensure freshness and avoidance of bad goods.
Select the right people, constantly engage, motivate and manage the team.
Manage any shopfloor issues through proactive communication and consultation with unionized workforce.
Support and help LEAN roll out, ensuring that a continuous improvement culture is developed and sustained.
Ensure that an EMS / OHS is established, implemented, and maintained in accordance with the ISO *****, OHSAS *****.
What Will Make You Successful




Joining a collaborative team of specialists, you will be a strong leader with a drive to deliver quality outcomes with efficiency and with a passion for continuous process improvement.
Degree qualification in Business/Supply Chain/Finance/Logistics/Engineering /Science/Food technology or a related field of study.
Experience in Warehouse Operational Supervision/Management, including Operational Planning and working with Unionized workforce.
Strong Leadership experience - Listen/Coach and support key team members and personnel.
Effective use of data gathering and Analysis tools. Review of data and execution of performance improvement.
Continuous Improvement mentality, strategies and passion to always deliver best possible service.
Ability to influence, negotiate and facilitate change.
Ability to work efficiently, manage time and prioritize workload.
Ability to work autonomously, within a team environment and with all levels of seniority.
You will be able to confidently communicate with corporate, DC/ supply chain and external stakeholders.
Applicants must have full Australian working rights
Applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including but not limited to health checks, prior to appointment to this role.
Benefits
Varied career experiences and personalised development support
Wellbeing perks including vaccinations and health insurance discounts.
Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and program
Paid parental and partner leave.
Purchase Leave Scheme
Volunteering leave, Sports leave, Emergency Services leave.
Discounted Nestlé products
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📌 Operations Manager - Distribution Centre (Sydney)
🏢 Nestlé
📍 Sydney