Japanese Speaking Operations Manager

Our client is a well-established international organisation within the food import and distribution industry. Due to continued business growth, they are seeking an experienced Japanese-speaking Operations Manager to lead and oversee their Queensland operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated leader who enjoys managing day-to-day operations, driving continuous improvement, and working closely with both Australian and Japanese stakeholders.

About the Role

Reporting to senior management, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of the businwss while leading a team to deliver exceptional customer service and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the business.

• Lead, coach, and develop the operations, warehouse, and administration team.

• Oversee inventory management, stock control, and warehouse operations.

• Coordinate logistics and distribution to ensure on-time deliveries.

• Identify and implement operational improvements to increase efficiency.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, workplace health and safety, and food safety standards.

• Prepare operational reports and monitor branch performance.

• Liaise with customers, suppliers, logistics providers, and internal stakeholders.

• Communicate regularly with the Japanese headquarters and local management team.

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and business planning activities.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Business-level Japanese and English communication skills (spoken and written).

• Previous experience in an Operations Manager, Branch Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Warehouse Manager, or similar leadership role.

• Strong leadership, organisational, and people management skills.

• Experience within distribution, FMCG, logistics, wholesale, or supply chain environments will be highly regarded.

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

• A proactive, hands-on, and customer-focused approach.

What's on Offer

• Permanent full-time position.

• Monday to Friday working hours.

• Competitive salary package.

• Long-term career opportunity with a stable and growing international organisation.

• Supportive and collaborative team environment.

• Opportunity to utilise your Japanese language skills in a leadership position.

• Career development and progression opportunities.

If you are an experienced operations professional looking to take the next step in your career with a respected international organisation, we would love to hear from you.

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at adjustments@hoban.com.au or visit hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.