Operations Manager - Adelaide, Australia

Empowering careers at ARJO

At Arjo, we know what moves us. We go above and beyond for people facing mobility challenges. We take every opportunity to work and grow as one team and take pride in sharing our knowledge and experience. Does that sound like something that moves you too?

This could be your opportunity to begin a challenging and rewarding career in a healthcare company that empowers movement for people with mobility challenges.

Arjo Australia – Great Place to Work Certified May 2025, Best Workplaces for Women 2025 & Best Workplaces in Healthcare & Social Assistance 2025.

• 97% of our employees said that when they joined the company, they are made to feel welcome.
• 97% of our employees feel they are treated fairly regardless of their sexual orientation.
• 96% of our employees feel they are treated fairly regardless of their age.
• 96% of our employees feel they are treated as a full member at Arjo regardless of their position.
• 96% of our employees feel a sense of pride when they look at what we accomplish.

Empowering careers at ARJO

At Arjo, we know what moves us. We go above and beyond for people facing mobility challenges. We take every opportunity to work and grow as one team and take pride in sharing our knowledge and experience. Does that sound like something that moves you too?

The growth and success of Arjo depend on the trust of our employees, customers, shareholders and the local communities where we operate.

This could be your opportunity to begin a challenging and rewarding career in a healthcare company that empowers movement for people with mobility challenges.

What is the Opportunity?  

We now have an exciting role for an Operations Manager to join our passionate, highly driven and successful Operations team. Based at our Regency Park site, the successful candidate will manage the day-to-day operations of a small warehouse and rentals team ensuring customer expectations and service level agreements are met across South Australia.

As the Operations Manager you will come with over 3 years’ experience in leading a team, you would have a strong understanding of ERP systems, possess a strong knowledge for supply chain processes and have exposure to with working in industries that have over 10,000 SKUs. You will need to have experience working within a dynamic business, working closely with your team and be proven in the profitable running, development and improvement of business operations, systems and processes.

We offer a competitive remuneration package with the prospect of building a long-term career, whilst encouraging growth and leadership within this global company.

We are looking for a person to:

• Provide knowledge, advice, direction and feedback on a daily basis. Act as a mentor and coach to direct reports.
• Oversee Warehouse & Rental stock take.
• Conduct regular ongoing Performance Reviews (Continuous Conversations) using Coaching and the GROW model. Annual Salary and Bonus Plan development and reviews. Talent Management of up and coming employees and succession planning.
• Induct new employees, conduct Probation Reviews.
• Oversee and manage commercial relationships for all of SA in conjunction with Sales team.
• Represent the company at various community and/or business meetings to promote the company and promote positive relations with partners, vendors, and distributors.
• Performance Management of employees including assisting with incident investigations that include Operations employees.
• Ensure site operates according to internal Quality Management Systems and ISO 9001.
• Ensure that all state Operations employees and activities are compliant with the Arjo OHS Management Plan, health and safety Policies and Procedures and the Occupational Safety & Health Act 1984.

To be successful in this position, you will possess:

• At least 3 years’ experience managing or supervising a Warehouse or Equipment Rentals Team.
• Experience managing 10K Stock Keeping Unit (SKU).
• Exposure to managing a rental fleet and medical devices industry experience is an advantage
• Experience in leading a team, demonstrating strong leadership skills with a proven ability to successfully coach and develop teams.
• Strong results orientation and ability to demonstrate experience in achieving targets
• Excellent organisational, time management, planning and analytical skills underpinned by personal accountability.
• Experience working with ERP platforms.
• Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft Windows operating system and MS Office applications.

What We Will Offer In Return

We offer a competitive remuneration and bonus plan with the prospect of building a long-term career, whilst encouraging growth and leadership within this global company.

Work in a highly engaged and vibrant workplace culture, which includes: 

• Great Place to Work Certified – May 2025
• Paid Parental Leave Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free onsite parking
• Our Guiding Principles Reward and Recognition
• Continuing education and career development plan

You will support our vision to be the most trusted partner in driving healthier outcomes for people facing mobility challenges. In return, we recognize and value our global employees. You will have our full support, training and opportunities for professional development.

Why diversity matters to us

At Arjo, we believe in the power of diversity. We strongly encourage applicants from all parts of society, which means building a more diverse, equitable, inclusive and engaging environment – not only in the workplace, but also within the communities that we serve, work in and live in. We achieve this through a culture and mind-set that values the uniqueness of all our people.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander are encouraged to apply and explore a career with Arjo.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo relevant reference checks, National Police Check and a pre-employment medical check (including a drug & alcohol screening) prior to appointment.

We look forward to receiving your application!

About Arjo

At Arjo, we believe that empowering movement within healthcare environments is essential to quality care. Our products and solutions are designed to promote a safe and dignified experience through patient handling, medical beds, personal hygiene, disinfection, diagnostics, and the prevention of pressure injuries and venous thromboembolism. With over 6500 people worldwide and 65 years caring for patients and healthcare professionals, we are committed to driving healthier outcomes for people facing mobility challenges.

For more information about Arjo visit www.arjo.com