Woolworths

• Leadership role driving store delivery excellence, fostering our team-first culture
• Onsite full-time role at the Brisbane Regional DC, Larapinta

Welcome to Primary Connect

Primary Connect is the most extensive food and retail supply chain network in Australia and New Zealand. Our 10,000-strong team are an essential part of the expansive Woolworths Group, which encompasses Woolworths Supermarkets and Metro stores, BIG W, Countdown NZ, Quantium, and more. With us, your possibilities are not limited to a single opportunity. 

We’re delivering to more than 3,000 retail stores every day (stores like Woolworths, BIG W, Dan Murphy’s, and BWS), but at Primary Connect, we’re more than just a supply chain business. We’re a big team, but every individual plays a pivotal role and leaves a distinctive impact. 

Our extensive reach opens up boundless opportunities for learning, growth, and professional development. By raising your hand, fostering relationships, and seizing the moment, you can take control of your own unique path. 

What you’ll experience

Everything we do is driven by a culture of care for our team, customers, and community. 

• We create a thriving team experience through a culture of belonging that champions safety and well-being for our people and partners.
• We’re a team-first organisation. We’ll equip you with the necessary training for success in your role, and provide continuous career development and learning opportunities. 
• We offer competitive remuneration, bonus structure and access to a number of employee benefits.
• A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your well-being, including a competitive leave policy and 24/7 access to the Sonder app.
• Want to know what it’s like to have a career with us? Check out this short summary of the career of one of our amazing Operations Managers, Dani. 

What you’ll do

• Manage all transport operations safely and compliantly, including Secondary Freight Transport planning and execution.
• Accountable for end-to-end store service delivery and operational execution across the region, seamlessly managing the interface between DCs, transport hubs, 3PLs, and retail stores
• Create and maintain positive partnerships with 3PL transport providers, improving operational efficiency and ensuring contractual obligations are met.
• Lead, coach and develop a direct team of Transport Supervisors and Coordinators promoting collaborative, safe and continuous improvement culture.
• Manage peak season events and contingency plans, ensuring business continuity.
• Champion a "Safety-First" culture by promoting high safety standards, managing site transport incidents, and ensuring compliance with CoR, OH&S, and RTW legislation.

What you’ll bring

• Success in leading transport operations and service delivery across multi-site networks in FMCG, Retail, or Distribution environments.
• Collaborative leadership style, with a passion for coaching, mentoring, and cultivating a culture of continuous improvement.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence a diverse group of stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Deep understanding of Chain of Responsibility (CoR) and OH&S guidelines.
• Financial acumen and confidence in managing operational budgets.
• Flexibility to coordinate operations across a 7-day rotating roster pattern.
  

Endless possibilities with Woolworths Group

We’re a proud part of the Woolworths Group – 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives working together connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ 

Here you’ll be supported and empowered to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. Backed by a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and the support to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.

Platinum Tier Employer - Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQ+ inclusion

Employer of Choice for Gender Equality - Workplace Gender Equality Agency.

Our Talent Acquisition Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Woolworths Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes