Operations Manager

3 days ago

Geelong, Australia Burnett's Plumbing Supplies Full time

**Job Title: Operations Manager**
**Location**: Geelong and the Bellarine
**Company**: Burnetts Plumbing Supplies - Join a family owned local team
**Employment Type**: Full-Time
**Salary**: Competitive, based on experience

**About Us**:
Burnetts Plumbing Supplies is a **local, family-owned business** that has proudly served the Geelong and Bellarine community for **38 years**. We supply quality plumbing products to tradespeople, builders, and homeowners, and have built a solid reputation based on expert advice, reliable service, and genuine customer care. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a hands-on and motivated **Operations Manager** to help us take the next step.

**About the Role**

As the Operations Manager, you will play a central role in the smooth day-to-day running of our store, warehouse, and general operations. You’ll be responsible for leading a dedicated team, assisting in managing stock, organising delivery schedules, providing excellent customer service and keeping everything running efficiently — all while maintaining the high standards our customers have come to expect from Burnetts.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Oversee daily operations of the store, warehouse, and delivery services
- Lead and mentor a team across warehousing, customer service, and dispatch
- Ensure stock levels are accurate and well-managed, including assisting stocktakes
- Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient warehouse environment
- Coordinate deliveries and manage relationships with customers
- Monitor operational KPIs, budgets, and workflow to meet performance targets
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance productivity
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and company standards
- Support the store manager and senior leadership with reporting and planning

**About You**
- Proven experience in operations, warehousing, or logistics management — preferably in a trade or retail environment but not required
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Solid understanding of stock control, procurement, and distribution
- A practical, hands-on approach and strong attention to detail
- Knowledge of plumbing products or the building supplies industry is highly regarded but not necessary

**What We Offer**
- A key leadership role in a respected **local, family-owned business of 38 years**:

- Supportive and down-to-earth team culture
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth

**How to Apply**:
**Burnett’s Plumbing Supplies - Family Owned & Trusted Since 1987**
Be part of a team that values hard work, good people, and great service.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Casual

Pay: $27.07 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 45 per week

**Experience**:

- Management: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driver Licence (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 11/08/2025

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