Job Description

Position

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We are seeking an experienced General Manager of Operations to lead our facility in Spearwood, Western Australia. This is a senior leadership role with full operational and financial accountability, offering the opportunity to make a significant impact in a complex, fast‐paced logistics environment.

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What you'll Do

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As General Manager, you will have end-to-end responsibility for the strategic, operational, safety and financial performance of the Spearwood site. You will lead a diverse team, drive a strong safety and engagement culture, and deliver results through best‐practice operations and continuous improvement.

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This role reports to the Director of Operations and plays a critical part in achieving Americold's commercial and customer objectives across the region.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Full P&L; ownership, including budget development, financial analysis and profitability improvement
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- Lead and embed a strong safety-first culture, ensuring compliance with all safety, food quality and loss prevention standards
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- Provide visible, values‐led leadership aligned with Americold's Company Values
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- Drive operational excellence, productivity and service outcomes through continuous improvement initiatives
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- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, unions and key internal stakeholders
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- Lead, coach and develop leadership and operational teams, focusing on capability, engagement and performance
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- Review and act on key performance indicators covering safety, service, financial and people outcomes
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- Partner with HR on workforce planning, labour strategies and talent development
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- Oversee capital expenditure, site performance metrics, customer contracts and service reviews
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What Experience and Education You Need

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- 6–10 years' senior leadership experience within logistics,



warehousing or distribution (retail or cold storage preferred)
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- Strong commercial and financial acumen, including proven P&L; management experience
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- Demonstrated success leading large, operational teams in a fast‐paced environment
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- Experience implementing continuous improvement and change management initiatives
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- Excellent communication, relationship‐building and stakeholder management skills
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- A collaborative, accountable leadership style with a robust customer focus
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- Solid understanding of Australian transport regulations, including Chain of Responsibility
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- Continuous Improvement certification (desired)
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You will be a confident decision‐maker, a visible leader on the floor, and someone who thrives on accountability and delivering results through people.

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What We Offer

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- The opportunity to lead a significant, complex operation within a successful and growing global organisation
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- A value‐driven culture centred on safety, integrity, teamwork and giving back to the communities in which we operate
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- A competitive remuneration package, including bonus eligibility
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- A role with genuine autonomy, influence and long‐term career development opportunities
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- Access to Fitness Passport, supporting your health and wellbeing
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- Structured internal training and development programs to support your growth as a leader
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- Novated leasing options
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- Paid parental leave, supporting you and your family during life's important moments
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If you are an experienced operational leader ready to take ownership of a major site and lead a team to success, we'd love to hear from you.

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Apply now and help shape the future of temperature‐controlled supply chains with Americold.

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Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws.

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