Job Description
Position
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 chance to make a significant impact in a complex, fast‐paced logistics environment.
What you'll Do
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.
This role reports to the Director of Operations and plays a critical part in achieving Americold's commercial and customer objectives across the region.
Key Responsibilities
Full P&L; ownership, including budget development, financial analysis and profitability improvement
Lead and embed a strong safety-first culture, ensuring compliance with all safety, food quality and loss prevention standards
Provide visible, values‐led leadership aligned with Americold's Company Values
Drive operational excellence, productivity and service outcomes through continuous improvement initiatives
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, unions and key internal stakeholders
Lead, coach and develop leadership and operational teams, focusing on capability, engagement and performance
Review and act on key performance indicators covering safety, service, financial and people outcomes
Partner with HR on workforce planning, labour strategies and talent development
Oversee capital expenditure, site performance metrics, customer contracts and service reviews
What Experience and Education You Need
6–10 years' senior leadership experience within logistics,



warehousing or distribution (retail or cold storage preferred)
Strong commercial and financial acumen, including proven P&L; management experience
Demonstrated success leading large, operational teams in a fast‐paced environment
Experience implementing continuous improvement and change management initiatives
Excellent communication, relationship‐building and stakeholder management skills
A cooperative, accountable leadership style with a strong customer focus
Solid understanding of Australian transport regulations, including Chain of Responsibility
Continuous Improvement certification (desired)
You will be a confident decision‐maker, a visible leader on the floor, and someone who thrives on accountability and delivering results through people.
What We Offer
The opportunity to lead a significant, complex operation within a successful and growing global organisation
A value‐driven culture centred on safety, integrity, teamwork and giving back to the communities in which we operate
A competitive remuneration package, including bonus eligibility
A role with genuine autonomy, influence and long‐term career development opportunities
Access to Fitness Passport, supporting your health and wellbeing
Structured internal training and development programs to support your growth as a leader
Novated leasing options
Paid parental leave, supporting you and your family during life's important moments
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.
Apply now and help shape the future of temperature‐controlled supply chains with Americold.
Americold is an EqualOpportunity/AffirmativeAction Employer and complies with applicable employment laws.
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📌 General Manager (Western Australia)
🏢 Americold
📍 Western Australia