Operations Manager

at  Bunnings

At Bunnings, you’ll make a positive difference to our business and beyond.
Bunnings is the leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products in Australia and New Zealand and a major supplier to project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry. Operating from a network of stores, trade centres, frame and truss sites, and online, Bunnings caters for consumer and commercial customers.
By joining our passionate and diverse team, you will have the opportunity to grow, develop, have fun and make a positive difference – to our customers and the communities where we live and work.
About the role:
As an Operations Manager, you’ll work closely with your team in delivering an extraordinary customer experience. Leading the store operations, you’ll maximise sales and profit through managing inventory, visual merchandising and marketing. You love the buzz of a busy workplace, harnessing the people and energy around you to deliver on targets and live the Bunnings values. You’ll look after your team, inspiring and coaching them to be their best, driving a culture of continuous improvement.
What’s involved:
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Coach and empower your team to work, think and act safely

• Lead the way in delivering best service to our customers across the whole store by coaching the right service behaviours
• Develop and lead a friendly, helpful and knowledgeable team
• Ensure best practice is implemented and maintained.

Who we’re looking for:
Our ideal candidate will have previous experience in big box retail, 2IC or a multi-site retail leadership role and be a store leader with proven ability to drive team performance of over 50+.
You will be friendly, informal and hold a consultative style when working with both internal and external stakeholders.

You’ll need:

• A proven record of building service focused teams
• Experience in coaching and developing others
• The ability to support and drive change
• A strong safety awareness
• Flexibility to work rotational rosters, public holidays and weekends.

You’ll be part of a workplace where you’ll feel like you belong.

There’s so much on offer when you’re part of our Bunnings team with benefits including:

• Our flexible and informal work environment which helps bring balance between work and home.
• Team discount at Bunnings, OnePass and with other Wesfarmers retailers including Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Catch.
• Discounts from corporate partners (such as private health insurance, gyms, car rental) and cost price food and drinks at our Bunnings café.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave, regardless of gender, annual flu vaccinations and health checks.
• The opportunity to create a real difference in your local community and environment.

Join us and experience Bunnings from the other side of the counter.
Please note that if your application progresses to the reference check stage, you may be required to submit a police check. If your search returns a criminal record, Bunnings will assess whether the record impacts your ability to perform the key requirements of the role

Please refer the Job description for details