At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop operational teams in a fast-paced distribution environment.
- Company: Join Americold, a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics.
- Benefits: Career growth, fitness support, leadership training, and paid parental leave.
- Other info: Values-driven culture focused on safety, teamwork, and community involvement.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact while ensuring food safety and freshness.
- Qualifications: Leadership experience in warehousing or logistics and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
About Us
Americold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen products reach food suppliers, restaurants and local grocery stores without spoilage. Our customers, including some of the world's most respected food brands, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety to deliver on their commitments.
As part of the continued growth of our Prospect operation, we are seeking experienced and people-focused Team Managers to join our leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead large operational teams within a fast-paced distribution environment while contributing to the ongoing success of one of Australia's leading cold storage and logistics providers.
What You'll Do
Reporting to the Production Manager on shift, you will be responsible for leading frontline warehouse operations and ensuring your team consistently delivers safe, productive and customer-focused outcomes. Key responsibilities include:
- Leading, coaching and developing operational teams to achieve performance objectives
- Driving a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with site safety procedures
- Managing labour utilisation and operational productivity to meet customer requirements
- Monitoring and achieving operational KPIs relating to safety, service, quality and productivity
- Managing employee engagement, performance and capability development
- Coordinating workflow across internal departments to ensure efficient operations
- Identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives
- Supporting workforce planning, rostering and operational execution across your shift
What Experience and Education You Need
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Previous leadership experience within warehousing, logistics, manufacturing or distribution environments
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate large teams in a fast-paced operational setting
- Strong understanding of workplace health and safety requirements
- Excellent communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills
- Proven problem-solving and decision-making capability
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and operational reporting tools is advantageous
- Certificate IV in Leadership & Management or equivalent experience would be highly regarded
What We Offer
At Americold, we recognise that our people are critical to our success. In return for your leadership and expertise, we offer:
- The opportunity to lead a significant operation within a successful and growing global organisation
- A values-driven culture centred on safety, integrity, teamwork and community involvement
- Genuine career progression opportunities across a global network of sites
- Access to Fitness Passport, supporting your health and wellbeing
- Structured leadership development and training programs
- Novated leasing options
- Paid parental leave supporting you and your family through life's important moments
Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws.
Team Manager employer: Americold Logistics LLC
At Americold, we pride ourselves on being a leading employer in the temperature-controlled logistics sector, offering a dynamic work environment that prioritises safety, teamwork, and community involvement. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through structured leadership development programs and genuine career progression opportunities within our global network. Join us in making a meaningful impact while enjoying benefits like Fitness Passport access and paid parental leave, all within a values-driven culture that puts people first.
