Assistant Operations Manager
APF Cold Storage and Logistics
Date: 1 day ago
City: Adelaide, South Australia
Salary:
A$65,000
-
A$70,000
per year
Contract type: Full time
Summary
Looking to take the next step in your operations career?
APF Cold Storage & Logistics is seeking a capable and solutions-focused Assistant Operations Manager to join our leadership team. This full-time role is ideal for someone with strong organisational skills and a passion for streamlining processes, supporting teams, and driving operational success in a dynamic warehouse and logistics environment.
You'll work closely with the Operations Manager to oversee key aspects of warehouse and transport coordination, compliance, systems, and staff support—playing a vital role in ensuring smooth day-to-day execution across our growing facilities.
Key Responsibilities
Send us your resume and a short cover letter outlining your interest in the role. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
Looking to take the next step in your operations career?
APF Cold Storage & Logistics is seeking a capable and solutions-focused Assistant Operations Manager to join our leadership team. This full-time role is ideal for someone with strong organisational skills and a passion for streamlining processes, supporting teams, and driving operational success in a dynamic warehouse and logistics environment.
You'll work closely with the Operations Manager to oversee key aspects of warehouse and transport coordination, compliance, systems, and staff support—playing a vital role in ensuring smooth day-to-day execution across our growing facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Support daily warehouse and transport functions to ensure smooth operations
- Assist in maintaining compliance with HACCP, AQIS, WHS, and operational protocols
- Operate within our digital systems (CartonCloud, Cognito Forms, CodeReadr, Jitbit) to manage tasks, stock, and reporting
- Track and follow up help-desk tickets to ensure timely resolution
- Liaise with vendors, suppliers, and internal teams to address operational needs
- Assist with resource scheduling, maintenance planning, and inventory tracking
- Support process improvement initiatives and contribute to SOP development
- Monitor and report on KPIs and workflow performance
- Engage with staff to support team development, safety, and performance
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Tech confidence – able to use digital systems and adapt to new platforms
- Knowledge of warehouse and transport environments (cold storage is a plus)
- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
- Experience coordinating operational tasks and working with cross-functional teams
- Experience with CartonCloud, Jitbit, or similar WMS/help-desk systems
- Forklift licence or warehouse coordination experience
- Understanding of HACCP, AQIS, or WHS frameworks
- Background in logistics, supply chain, or business operations
- Microsoft Excel or reporting tool proficiency
- Exposure to both warehouse and transport operations
- Supportive, fast-paced, and collaborative team environment
- Career growth into senior management roles
- On-the-job training and professional development
- Free on-site staff parking
- Flexible, hands-on role with real impact
Send us your resume and a short cover letter outlining your interest in the role. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
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