Operations Manager

The Green Centre

Keilor Park, Melbourne VIC

Management (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

Full time

$90,000

Operations Manager – Full Time (5 days, including Saturdays)

About The Green Centre

The Green Centre is a family-run garden supplies company supplying soil, mulch, compost, and is the home of firewood.com.au.

Established over 30 years ago, we aim to supply our customers with quality products and have a strong ethos on safety and innovation. We have grown from a one-man band, to now being a trusted trade and domestic partner across all facets of our growing operations.

We are the largest supplier of bagged firewood in Victoria, with our sights set on multiple state domination. Have you seen the red and blue bagged firewood at Coles Express, Coles, BP, Ampol, 7-Evelven or Bunnings? That’s us! We have evolved our business over the last 10 years, with a continuous push for growth year on year.

Due to our rapidly expanding business, we are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to support in the communications and distribution within The Green Centre team.

No two days are the same here at The Green Centre, and the landscape is always changing. This dynamic role will suit someone who is responsive, flexible, collaborative and able to problem solve.

Are you a dynamic problem solver, stuck in a monotonous role looking to step up in your career? Or a country person, sick of the city and white-collar office roles, or simply looking for a change? Either way, if you think you are a good fit, we want to hear from you.

The position is Full-Time, 5 days, one of these being a Saturday between the months of April to October. You can select which of the 4 weekdays you will work, along with each Saturday.

The Role:

Supporting the General Manager by directing and supervising team members and ensuring delivery targets are achieved.

Opening and Closing responsibilities.

Setting up, prioritising and maintenance of a team.

Ensuring all processes are running smoothly and promptly.

Customer service, including face to face interactions with customers as well as some phone responsibilities.

Maintain OH&S, weekly toolbox meetings, induct new staff and make sure all policies and procedures are followed.

Liaising with clients, suppliers and team members in a professional manner.

Receive feedback and monitor the quality of services provided.

REQUIREMENTS:

Proven experience in a management capacity.

Strong ability to prioritise and be reactive to the demands of the business.

Leadership skills and ability to manage staff.

Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Excellent Communication Skills.

BENEFITS AND PERKS:

Competitive salary.

A great work environment with a close-knit team.

Please send your CV and Cover letter if you are interested in this position.
In your Cover Letter, please let us know why you would be a great fit for our business and why we should move your CV to the top of the pile.
Please no calls.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.
No agencies please.

To submit your application, please forward you resume in ‘word’ format by selecting “apply”