Operations Manager

Operations Management, Southside Brisbane, Distribution

Your new company

Our client is a well‑established timber wholesaler specialising in engineered wood products and structural floor systems for large‑scale multi‑storey and multi‑residential construction projects. Servicing SE Queensland, the business has built a strong market reputation supported by long‑standing client relationships.

Your new role

As Operations Manager, you will take ownership of day‑to‑day warehouse and production operations, leading a team of approximately 25 staff, including a treatment plant operator. Reporting to the State Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and well‑organised operations while driving continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Leading warehouse, storage, production, and dispatch operations
  • Managing supervisors and team leaders within a team of ~25 staff
  • Supporting and optimising a new ERP system post‑rollout
  • Driving process improvement initiatives across workflows and layouts
  • Contributing to planning and readiness for future warehouse automation
  • Production planning, ideally involving cut sheet production processes
  • Managing absenteeism, performance follow‑ups, and attendance procedures

What you'll need to succeed

  • Proven operations leadership experience within the timber or building supplies sector
  • Strong experience working with ERP systems, with involvement in ERP implementations highly regarded
  • Exposure to warehouse automation projects or continuous improvement initiatives
  • Demonstrated success in driving process improvement and operational efficiency
  • Proven people leadership capability, fostering a high performance and accountable team culture
  • Experience leading and developing teams of 20+ staff, including supervisors
  • A personable, approachable leadership style supported by clear, confident communication skills

What you'll get in return

This is your chance to join a respected, long-standing company where your leadership will make a real impact. You’ll enjoy:
  • Competitive salary package
  • A supportive and collaborative team environment with long tenure
  • The satisfaction of driving operational excellence in a key business unit
  • The chance to be part of a company that values innovation, safety, and quality

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume. If you have any queries, then please contact Nico van Oudenaaren; nico.vanoudenaaren@hays.com.au, +61 7 5313 8256


LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Supply Chain & Logistics
Location
QLD - Brisbane Southside
Specialism
Logistics
Ref:
2992143

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Nico vanOudenaaren, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Maroochydore
Suite 3A, 57 The Esplanade

Telephone: +61 7 5313 8256

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