WHO WE ARE

Known best as the 'Undisputed King of Trainers', JD Sports reigns supreme as one of the biggest and best global Sports Fashion brands across footwear and apparel.

Founded in 1981 in Greater Manchester UK, JD Group has achieved remarkable growth through rapid global expansion, now standing as the leading global sports fashion retailer. With over 3,400 stores worldwide, we strive to inspire the emerging generation through a captivating connection to the universal culture of Sport, Music, and Fashion.

In 2017, JD Sports first launched within the Australian market and has since expanded to 60+ stores across all Australian states and New Zealand, with plans for continued future growth. Our mission is to offer unparalleled service and style to all our customers.

Working at JD Sports is a state of mind, an attitude and way of challenging the norm. We do not conform; we create our own path and are elite within our field. And now, we’re seeking talented and passionate individuals to join our team.

THE ROLE

We’re on the lookout for an Operations Manager to drive performance, improvement, and innovation within our Distribution Centre.

This pivotal leadership role is responsible for ensuring sustainable, scalable business growth by leading Shift Operations Managers, optimising workforce performance, and embedding a culture that values safety, service, quality, and cost efficiency.

As a key member of the Distribution Centre leadership team, you’ll take ownership of value-adding projects that deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, service, and capability across our operations.

Reporting into the Head of Supply Chain, this role is responsible for but not limited to:

• Fill in for Shift Management in times of absence 

• Play a leading role in establishing a culture of continuous improvement using lean methodologies

• Develop capability within leadership team  

• Customer experience – Drive performance in Store Delivery and Web 

• Improvement Projects – cross functional, new stores, DC flow, transport and efficiency 

• Safety Leadership & Culture Uplift 

• Shift Consistency & Handovers 

• Resource Planning Improvements 

• Succession Planning for the broader DC team 

• Lead problem and issue resolution whilst maintaining high levels of quality and service

• Help drive a strong safety culture in the operation by leading by example, hazard identification and the development of our safety system

• Lead, coach and develop others to build a highly engaged team

• Leverage International JD Sport knowledge and other partners knowledge of best practice Op Ex 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Relevant tertiary education qualifications preferred, but not essential.  

• Experience in Warehouse Automation, preferably Autostore 

• Knowledge and understanding of logistics processes in retail/fashion industry

• Experience in applying Lean methodology to drive efficiency  

• Experience leading warehousing transformation projects 

• Strong planning skills with the ability to handle multiple projects through to completion

• Commercial and financial acumen

• Proven people skills with the ability to optimise direct or indirect team performance and development

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Birthday leave

• Competitive Salary

• One month paid parental leave

• Referral bonus scheme

• Training and development to evolve and shape your career

• Opportunity to progress across all areas of the business including Retail, Support Office and our Distribution Centre

• Treat yourself with our attractive staff discount! This can also be used for friends and family

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program & Mental Health champions

We are passionate about connecting with driven and skilled individuals who are invested in their development, so that together we can evolve our brand's success, alongside evolving your career.

JD values diversity and inclusion and champions a culture where everyone feels, valued, included, and celebrated.

What are you waiting for? Apply today and kick start your JD Sports Journey.

Please note, by applying for this role, you consent to us completing a Work Rights check to verify your working rights where required.