At Johnson translate data into insights, actions, and sustained results * Partner with Commercial, Customer Service, Transport/3PL, Quality, EHS, Planning, and Set Creation to align priorities and resolve issues quickly * Own agreed national improvement areas; identify opportunities and drive process, systems, and capability improvements through to completion * Ensure compliance with Quality Systems, SOPs, EHS, and regulatory requirements; maintain audit readiness, training, and competency matrices * Manage site and facilities responsibilities as required, including maintaining 5S discipline and a secure, efficient operating environment About You * Demonstrated people leadership experience, including leading leaders (two-level management preferred), with a genuine interest in coaching and developing others * Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to operate at pace and hold yourself and others accountable * Advanced systems capability, including deep SAP experience; strong Excel skills and experience with BI/visualisation tools (e.g., Tableau) preferred * Proven experience running complex operational environments; backgrounds may include supply chain, IT operations, customer service/contact centres, FMCG, or QSR/fresh produce * Process improvement mindset (Lean/Six Sigma); Green Belt and above advantageous * Financial acumen and comfort managing operational budgets and benefits tracking * Excellent stakeholder management skills and the confidence to influence cross-functional partners * Tertiary qualification (Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business)



preferred * If you're a systems-savvy leader who enjoys building strong teams, improving performance, and delivering for customers in a fast-moving environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Choose Us: * Competitive remuneration package * Continuous training and support * Award-winning leadership development programs * Inclusive, flexible, and accessible working arrangements * Equal opportunity employer supporting diversity and inclusion Our Benefits: * Up to 18 weeks of parental leave to support new parents * 4 days of volunteer leave to give back to the community * Option to purchase up to 2 weeks of additional annual leave for extra time off * Enjoy a dedicated Wellbeing Day to prioritise self-care * Global Wellness Reimbursement of $780 per year for healthy eating, exercise, or mindfulness activities * Access to an Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support * Enhanced leave provisions for compassionate (caregiver) leave, providing up to 30 days of additional support * Life insurance coverage for added peace of mind And much more...
All applicants must have rights to work in Australia.
The role is 100% on site in Notting Hill.
Required Skills: Preferred Skills: Collaboration, Compliance Management, Cost Management, Demand Forecasting, Developing Others, Distribution Management, Distribution Resource Planning (DRP), Fact-Based Decision Making, Inclusive Leadership, Inventory Optimization, Leadership, Operations Management, Order Management, Organizing, Program Management, Strategic Supply Chain Management, Team Management, Transportation Management, Warehouse Management

📌 Operations Manager - Victoria (Melbourne)
🏢 Johnson & Johnson
📍 Melbourne