Job Description
Our client is a well-established international organisation within the food import and distribution industry. Due to continued business growth, they are seeking an experienced Japanese-speaking Operations Manager to lead and oversee their Queensland operations.
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This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated leader who enjoys managing day-to-day operations, driving continuous improvement, and working closely with both Australian and Japanese stakeholders.
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About the Role
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Reporting to senior management, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of the businwss while leading a team to deliver exceptional customer service and operational excellence.
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Key Responsibilities
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Manage the day-to-day operations of the business.
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Lead, coach, and develop the operations, warehouse, and administration team.
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Oversee inventory management, stock control, and warehouse operations.
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Coordinate logistics and distribution to ensure on-time deliveries.
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Identify and implement operational improvements to increase efficiency.
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Ensure compliance with company policies, workplace health and safety, and food safety standards.
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Prepare operational reports and monitor branch performance.
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Liaise with customers, suppliers, logistics providers, and internal stakeholders.
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Communicate regularly with the Japanese headquarters and local management team.
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Support budgeting, forecasting, and business planning activities.
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About You
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To be successful in this role, you will have:
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Business-level Japanese and English communication skills (spoken and written).
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Previous experience in an Operations Manager, Branch Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Warehouse Manager, or similar leadership role.
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Strong leadership, organisational, and people management skills.
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Experience within distribution, FMCG, logistics, wholesale, or supply chain environments will be highly regarded.
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Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
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Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
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A proactive, hands-on, and customer-focused approach.
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What's on Offer
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Permanent full-time position.
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Monday to Friday working hours.
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Competitive salary package.
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Long-term career opportunity with a stable and growing international organisation.
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Supportive and team-oriented team environment.
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Opportunity to utilise your Japanese language skills in a leadership position.
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Career development and progression opportunities.
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If you are an experienced operations professional looking to take the next step in your career with a respected international organisation, we would love to hear from you.
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At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at
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or visit
hoban.com.au/adjustments
for additional contact details.
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📌 Japanese Speaking Operations Manager (Queensland)
🏢 HOBAN Recruitment
📍 Queensland