Team Manager

About UsAmericold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen products reach food suppliers, restaurants, and local grocery stores without spoilage. Our customers, which include some of the most respected brands in the food industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety to deliver on their commitments.What You’ll DoReporting to the Operations Manager, we are looking for an experienced Team Manager to lead a team within the operations at our Halwyn site. You will oversee day-to-day operations, optimise people and resources, and drive safety, productivity, quality and customer service, while developing a high-performing team and supporting continuous improvement.Shift Details: Sunday to Thursday 4:00pm to 12:30am (occasional OT required) Working Environment: This role works across chilled and frozen environments, with temperatures ranging from approximately 5°C to -22°C. Appropriate protective clothing and PPE will be provided.Daily responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Lead, motivate and develop the operations team to achieve high standards of performance, productivity and service.

• Plan and coordinate labour, equipment and resources to meet operational requirements while effectively managing costs.
• Monitor operational KPIs and identify opportunities to continuously improve performance, quality and efficiency.
• Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring safe work practices and company policies and procedures are consistently followed.
• Coach and mentor team members, identify development needs and support performance management and career development.
• Coordinate site activities with internal departments, stores and transport subcontractors to maintain high levels of customer service.

What Experience and Education You Need- Minimum one year of proven operational management experience, ideally within warehousing, logistics or distribution.

• Demonstrated experience leading and managing teams in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong people leadership skills, with experience coaching, mentoring and developing team members.
• Good knowledge of warehouse and distribution operations.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted working relationships and collaborate across different teams and functions.
• A practical, hands-on leadership style with the ability to remain calm and focused during busy operational periods.
• Experience in cold storage, FMCG, food distribution or other temperature-controlled supply chain environments would be highly regarded.
• Relevant logistics qualifications or equivalent experience are advantageous.

Why Join Americold?At Americold, we recognise that our people are critical to our success. In return for your leadership and expertise, we offer:- The opportunity to lead and develop a team within a successful and growing global organisation

• A value-driven culture centred on safety, integrity, teamwork and giving back to the communities in which we operate
• A competitive remuneration package, including bonus eligibility
• Genuine opportunities for career development and progression
• Access to Fitness Passport, supporting your health and wellbeing
• Structured internal training and development programs
• Novated leasing options
• Paid parental leave, supporting you and your family during life’s important moments

Apply now and help shape the future of temperature-controlled supply chains in AmericoldAmericold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws.