Salty Captain is a fast-growing Australian-owned brand specialising in automotive, marine and outdoor cleaning products, supplying major retail and wholesale customers across Australia and the USA.
We are looking for a hands-on Operations Manager to oversee our warehouse, manufacturing and distribution operations. This is a leadership role for someone who can build systems, drive efficiency, lead teams and create a high-performing warehouse workplace.
This role is not for someone who wants to sit behind a desk all day. We need someone who can lead from the front, solve problems quickly and help build a scalable operation as the business continues to grow rapidly.
Key Responsibilities
Full warehouse and operational control across manufacturing and distribution
Manage day-to-day warehouse operations, dispatch and production flow
Hire, train, manage and, when required, performance manage staff
Build robust warehouse structure, accountability and team culture
Create and implement SOPs, systems and operational processes
Ensure the warehouse can run efficiently even during leave, absences or busy periods
Drive efficiency improvements across picking, packing, manufacturing and dispatch
Reduce stockouts and improve inventory flow
Maintain warehouse cleanliness, safety and organisation standards
Work closely with the Supply Chain Manager to improve forecasting and stock management
Monitor KPIs and operational performance
Provide weekly reporting on:
Output improvements
Warehouse efficiencies
Team performance
Stock control
Operational bottlenecks
Actions being implemented for improvement
Help scale operations as the company continues to expand in Australia and internationally
What We’re Looking For
Previous experience managing warehouse, manufacturing or distribution operations
Strong leadership and team management skills
Ability to create structure, systems and accountability
Experience building SOPs and operational workflows
Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
Forklift licence highly regarded
Experience with inventory systems/WMS preferred
Ability to work in a fast-paced growth setting
Hands-on attitude with strong attention to detail
Reliable, driven and performance-focused