Warehouse Operations Lead

Introducing Suntory Oceania

Craft your future with Suntory Oceania, a new $3b multi-beverage partnership between Suntory Global Spirits and Suntory Beverage & Food. Underpinned by quality, craftsmanship and a strong sense of purpose, our exciting new partnership will be powered by two manufacturing sites, five distribution centres and more than 1500 Suntorians across Australia and New Zealand. 

Our market-leading portfolio will have over 40 brands, including Jim Beam® and Maker's Mark® Bourbon, Hibiki® Japanese Whisky, Canadian Club® Whisky, -196, V Energy, Maximus, and Suntory BOSS Coffee. As One Suntory, we will be positioned as the fourth largest beverage player in the region, ready to ignite the category, creating more beverage moments from sunrise to sunset. Together, we will bring the best of Suntory to Oceania.

The Opportunity

It’s an exciting time to join, as we scale up our operation in the Oceania region. Our national distribution centre, in Swanbank, Ipswich will supply the region with our multi-beverage brand portfolio, ensuring the continuous supply of products to fulfill our customer requirements.

The Operations Lead will successfully manage the operational activities within the automated Distribution Centre, leading a team that delivers excellence in service. Driven by our Suntory Leadership Spirit, the Operations Lead will build and embed a collaborative and performance driven culture.

What you’ll be doing

Team Leadership: Lead & develop our warehouse team, enabling them to achieve outstanding performance targets.

Quality & Safety focus: with a safety mindset, take accountability for product quality activities.

Financial accountability: responsible for optimal resource utilisation and budget ownership.

Delivery: Deliver excellence in Customer Service through coordination of planning, warehousing and distribution activities.

Experience that you will bring

You will demonstrate a strong ability to build and drive internal and external stakeholder relationships as well as:

• Warehousing experience (extensive experience, incorporating leadership experience and managing teams).
• Experience in a senior operating role.
• Strategic Business Plan development & implementation.
• Strong coaching and developing skills.
• Well-developed planning skills that are outcome focused.

Apart from free drinks to keep you energized, here’s what else we have to offer:

• Grow your career – we like to promote from within and have incredible learning and development opportunities around the world  
• An inclusive parental leave policy for both primary and secondary caregivers 
• Gradual return to work to help you transition back from parental leave 
• Discounted health insurance, novated leasing options, on-site physio
• We are committed to giving back to our communities so we provide you with volunteer leave to do so 

Our DEI Commitment

At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.