Operations Manager

Great opportunity to join the Sigma Healthcare Logistics Team Lead operations in a high performance environment and take the next step in your logistics leadership career. Based in our state of the art Distribution Centre, you will play a vital role in supporting Australia’s healthcare supply chain, ensuring communities nationwide receive the critical products they rely on as our resident Operations Manager for VIC. What’s on offer Receive a competitive salary package Advance your skills and experience through ongoing training and development Enjoy great employee benefits and access to health and wellbeing programs Be part of a progressive, supportive and highly skilled team Work for an organisation that plays a unique role in supporting healthy communities The Opportunity Reporting to the State Logistics Manager, the Operations Manager is a key leader within the Distribution Centre. You will create a safe, high performing and customer focused environment while ensuring your team consistently delivers operational excellence. You will partner with internal stakeholders, manage operational performance, champion safety and drive continuous improvement, all while upholding Sigma’s strong values of integrity, resilience, customer focus and accountability. Key Responsibilities Manage and maintain the departmental budget Ensure operational efficiency through effective labour planning and the optimisation of automation Lead the team to adhere to standard operating procedures and work instructions Achieve and maintain inventory accuracy, damages and wastage targets Lead and uphold Sigma’s Supplier Compliance Standards Champion adherence to all security procedures Ensure all learning and development requirements are achieved Collaborate with external stakeholders such as transport providers, labour hire and customers Lead a vibrant and positive team culture and celebrate success Provide a safe working environment for all team members Set clear goals and expectations aligned with business needs Manage recruitment activities in partnership with Human Resources Hold regular performance and development discussions Lead and engage the team to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives Manage performance proactively when required Develop and set annual KPIs and ensure compliance with mandatory training Foster teamwork, unity and alignment with Sigma’s values at all times Who we are looking for: Education and Experience A tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management Three or more years in a senior management position leading large and diverse teams Two or more years experience in an automated facility Experience in the healthcare or similar industry is desirable Knowledge and Skills Highly developed organisational and planning skills Strong attention to detail Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Effective leadership capability Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite Highly developed time management skills Experience managing customers and collaborating with stakeholders Desirable skills include advanced Excel capability, SAP, SharePoint and knowledge of the Code of Good Wholesaling Practice About Sigma Healthcare With more than 110 years of history, Sigma Healthcare is one of Australia’s leading full line pharmaceutical wholesalers. We support over 1,200 retail and independent pharmacies, including well known brands such as Chemist Warehouse, Amcal and Discount Drug Stores. Our network of nine national Distribution Centres manages more than 16,000 products and delivers over 220 million units annually to pharmacies, hospitals and healthcare facilities. Through significant investment in infrastructure, automation and technology, we continue to strengthen Australia’s healthcare supply chain. #J-18808-Ljbffr