Team Manager

From small everyday moments to larger-scale changes unique to a business like ours, as a Retail Leader, you'll really see the difference your work makes every day. Whether you're in a store, distribution centre, manufacturing site, or on the road, you're an important part of an Aussie icon at the heart of the nation.

About the role

We're looking for a Team Manager to join our brand-new Automated Distribution Centre (ADC). Epic in scale and design, our new facility represents the future of logistics. Located in Kemps Creek, our new facility will deliver outstanding service level fulfilment to our stores. Critical to the site's success, are our people who'll enable seamless operational delivery.

As Team Manager, your passion to lead and motivate others to grow, perform and develop will be highly valued and your ability to energise and empower your team will be essential. Importantly, you'll lead by example, always keeping Safety and Compliance front of mind in your leadership.

Afternoon Shift (3PM - 11PM) Rotating roster including weekends

Primary duties include:

• Manage day to day operations within the facility, providing operational leadership, direction and support to team members.
• Support in the review of process improvement and maintenance of operational activities to increase efficiency, service, safety and value.
• Maintain delivery activity, taking corrective action as required.
• Motivate, encourage, and challenge the team.
• Conduct regular appraisals for team members to maintain high standards of performance and behaviours. Providing constructive feedback, coaching, and guidance to support professional development.
• Enable an environment that adheres to Coles Quality, Compliance, Safety, Reliability and Cost requirements.
• Support the implementation of change initiatives.
• Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

About you and your skills

We are seeking those who have demonstrated experience working within supply, logistics and manufacturing operations, working with multiple groups to deliver end to end experience. You are someone that energises and enables the team to deliver with pride through your leadership. You'll be invested in creating a great team and workplace culture that fosters growth and development for you and your team.

You'll also:

• Be experienced in leading team of 20+.
• Have strong experience with performance metrics.
• Be a strong communicator, able to convey the right message internally & externally.
• Able to analyse data and drive data driven decisions.
• Be capable of making agile decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with lean, six sigma processing principles.
• Tertiary qualifications in lean, supply chain, manufacturing or logistics highly regarded.

What's in it for you?

• Shift variety: We offer a variety of shift times including morning and afternoon shifts.
• Temperature controlled environment: Work comfortably in a climate-controlled space, ensuring you can focus on what you do best.
• PPE and uniform provided: No need to worry about what to wear. We provide uniforms and PPE at no cost for eligible team members.
• Onsite perks: We offer free parking, an onsite canteen serving a variety of delicious meals at budget-friendly prices, BBQ areas and more.
• On the floor training: We believe in continuous learning and will provide you comprehensive training to sharpen your skills further.
• More cash staying in your pocket: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
• Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform 'mythanks'. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
• Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.

About the recruitment process

We're continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

We're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the 'Our Recruitment Process' section of our careers site or email

Part of creating a safe working environment, our Manufacturing Site operates under a Drug & Alcohol Policy on site. Team members are subject to possible random testing and applicants to this role can expect to undergo tests as part of the recruitment process, in addition to a full physical.

Job ID: 150271

Employment Type: Full time