Director of Operations

Date: 7 Aug 2026

Location: Oakleigh South, VIC

Company: Metcash

 

Bring discipline, pace and heart to a national business in motion. 

At Metcash Food, you’re part of something bigger — the power behind local business, supporting over 1,600 independently owned stores across Australia and New Zealand. 

We’re looking for a bold, commercially sharp operations leader to lead the turnaround, integration and performance of our Food Service & Convenience network — including Superior Food Group, Campbells and related entities. 

 

About the Opportunity 

You’ll lead a national network of approx. 35 sites and 2,000 team members, driving branch-level P&L, operational discipline, customer experience and transformation as the business moves into a more unified Metcash operating model. 

 

What you’ll do 

  • Lead multi-site operational performance across the FS&C network 

  • Drive profitability, accountability and consistent operating rhythms 

  • Integrate teams, processes and ways of working post-acquisition 

  • Lift safety, compliance, productivity and customer outcomes 

  • Partner across sales, supply chain and functions to deliver results 

 

What you’ll bring 

  • Senior multi-site operations leadership experience 

  • Strong P&L and commercial acumen 

  • Turnaround, transformation or integration experience 

  • Supply chain, distribution, wholesale, retail or food service background 

  • A clear, values-led leadership style that builds trust and momentum 

 

What’s on offer 

We’re proud to offer a workplace that supports your well-being, growth and belonging: 

🏖️ 5th week annual leave, 2 well-being days + 1 volunteer day 
📚 Learning and career development opportunities 
👶 12 weeks gender-neutral paid parental leave 
🌈 Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion 
⚖️ Gender pay gap under 5% 
🧠 Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia 
🏡 Flex Ready, Family Friendly Workplace accredited + hybrid options 

 

About Us 

Metcash is Australia’s leading wholesale distribution company, with $19.5 billion in sales FY25 and a proud place in the ASX Top 125. Through our food, liquor and hardware pillars, we help independent retailers become the Best Store in Their Town. 

 

Join us — and help local businesses thrive. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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