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Depot Area Manager - QLD (Secondment)

CompanyTomra
LocationBrisbane
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 22, 2026
About The Company
We design and manufacture sensor-based sorting machines and integrated post-harvest solutions for the food industry, using the world’s most advanced grading, sorting, peeling, and analytical technology. Over 8,000 units are installed at food growers, packers, and processors around the world for fruits, nuts, vegetables, potato products, grains and seeds, dried fruit, meat and seafood. Our mission is to enable its customers to improve returns, gain operational efficiencies, and ensure a safe food supply via smart and easy-to-use technologies. To achieve this, we operate centers of excellence, regional offices, and manufacturing locations within the United States, Europe, South America, Asia, Africa and Australasia. TOMRA Food is a member of the TOMRA Group that was founded on innovation in 1972 that began with design, manufacturing and sale of reverse vending machines (RVMs) for automated collection of used beverage containers. TOMRA has ~100,000 installations in over 80 markets worldwide and had total revenues of ~9,3 billion NOK in 2019. The Group employs ~4,500 globally and is publicly listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (OSE: TOM). For further information about TOMRA, please see www.tomra.com
About the Role

Company Description

At TOMRA, transformation is at the heart of everything we do. We transform ideas & technology to create intelligent and pioneering tools to support a sustainable future. For decades, we’ve pushed boundaries globally and we’ll continue to drive greater resource responsibility throughout industries and society. Here in Australia, our reverse vending machines enable the collection of empty drink containers to ensure that containers have the best chance of being turned back into containers again – time after time. In QLD and WA we partner with Containers for Change to provide convenient options for our customers to recycle their beverage containers in the hopes to encourage them to join the Clean Loop Recycling revolution!
TOMRA is an equal opportunity employer, where we recognise the diversity of our workforce and community – be it on the basis of gender, age, culture, religion, language or personal circumstances. TOMRA is also committed to building on the perspectives, experience, knowledge and skills that this diversity brings to our organisation.

Job Description

Reporting to the General Manager the Depot Area Manager will lead a team of Depot Supervisors and their associated teams, whilst providing hands-on support to facilitate continuous improvement and operational efficiencies whilst meeting operational and compliance standards.

Additionally, through conducting site visits, liaising with key stakeholders and providing hands-on support, this position will assist with providing operational support to all Depots within the QLD network, assisting with maintaining compliance in safety, inventory, rostering & timesheet approval in conjunction business growth building initiatives.

The duties of the Depot Area Manager will consist of, but are not limited to:

  • Drive performance through the management of people and technology to create agile and innovative solutions & an exceptional customer experience.
  • Visit each depot weekly, ensuring depots are always well presented, compliant and maintenance schedules are adhered to. Work "on the ground" with the depot team when required.
  • Encourage a positive work environment and culture for all employees reflecting TOMRA values
  • Provide ongoing assistance, guidance and coaching support to site team members.
  • Drive a TOMRA Safe culture within QLD through ensuring safety procedures are well documented and adhered to & that proactive safety conversations occur consistently. 

Please note: This position is a 3-month secondment*

Qualifications

To be a successful Depot Area Manager you will have: 

  • Cert IV Frontline Manager or equivalent
  • 3-5 years+ experience in leading people
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Exceptional customer service skills 
  • A professional and positive attitude

Additional Information

Does this sound like you?! If so we would love to hear from you!
Find out more about TOMRA at: www.myTOMRA.com.au Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn 

Key Skills
People managementOperational efficiencyCompliance managementSafety leadershipCustomer serviceCommunication skillsCoachingInventory managementRosteringContinuous improvementStakeholder managementPerformance management
Categories
Management & LeadershipLogisticsEnvironmental & SustainabilityCustomer Service & Support
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Depot Area Manager will lead a team of Depot Supervisors to ensure operational efficiency, compliance, and safety across the QLD network. This role involves weekly site visits, hands-on operational support, and driving performance through effective people management and technology.
📋Job Type
contract
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
901
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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