Team Manager

We’re excited to recruit for a Team Manager at our Arndell Park South site in New South Wales. This is a pivotal leadership role focused on optimising resources and driving operational excellence across the site.

As a Team Manager, you will be responsible for planning, monitoring, and controlling key operational elements, including labour, HSE, MHE, and KPIs. You’ll lead a high-performing team, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and ensure we deliver exceptional service and productivity. 

Please note: Roster will be finalised during the recruitment process. In your application, please advise of roster preference.

What You'll Do:

• Optimise the use of people, budget, equipment, technology, and time to meet productivity and service targets while managing costs.
• Plan and control labour, HSE, MHE, and site KPIs to ensure smooth and safe operations.
• Drive continuous improvement in performance and quality during shifts.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members, identifying growth opportunities and supporting career development.
• Coordinate site activities, working closely with transport partners, internal departments, and stores to ensure seamless customer delivery.
• Uphold company policies and procedures for all employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Manage performance, development, and teamwork across all reporting lines.
• Champion a safe work environment by implementing and evaluating safety practices and celebrating safety milestones.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of operational management experience in a logistics, warehousing, or distribution environment, with a proven track record of achieving or exceeding performance targets.
• Led teams of 6+ employees, demonstrating the ability to manage performance, drive engagement, and deliver results in a high-volume, fast-paced setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of end-to-end distribution operations, including inventory control, dispatch, and MHE utilisation, with measurable improvements in efficiency or accuracy.
• Proven leadership skills, including coaching, mentoring, and developing team members, with evidence of improved team performance or retention.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams or collaborating across departments to deliver operational outcomes, with examples of successful project or process implementations.
• Relevant qualifications in logistics, supply chain, or business management (e.g., Certificate IV or Diploma level), or equivalent industry experience.

• Demonstrated ability to make data-driven decisions under pressure, with examples of resolving operational challenges or improving KPIs.

  What We Offer:

  Our associates know the answer to the question What’s in it for me? We offer benefit programs and continuously work with our associates to ensure that our offerings meet the needs of their health and financial well-being. 

  When you join Americold you join a values-oriented company with a clear mission. We help our customers feed the world.

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