An exciting opportunity exists to join one of Australia’s high growth private businesses. COS is a family owned and run Aussie business made up of a community of like-minded people working towards a common goal. Our purpose is to keep Australian workers, patients and students, safe and productive. Why? So we can deliver on our pledge to donate 1% of the yearly profit to everyday Australians through the Lyone Foundation.

More about what you’ll do

Reporting to the DC Operations Manager, the Team Manager will be

responsible for end to end leadership of an assigned shift within the Distribution Centre. This role is accountable for:

• Safe execution of all warehouse activities
• Delivery of daily service and dispatch targets
• Labour efficiency and cost control
• Team performance, behaviour and capability
• Automation performance (where applicable)

The Team Manager ensures operational stability, consistent standards, and clear accountability across their shift while developing Team Leaders and Leading Hands to build long term capability.

This is a leadership and decision-making role. Not a task based supervisory position. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a proactive safety‑first culture by enforcing WHS compliance, identifying and escalating hazards, ensuring safe MHE and high‑risk activity management, and driving reduction of repeat incidents
• Oversee end‑to‑end daily operations by managing all workflow streams, adjusting labour and resources in real time, and resolving automation issues to maintain smooth, efficient, and on‑time performance
• Lead, coach, and develop leaders through clear expectations, ongoing performance management, and effective workforce planning, while driving engagement, accountability, and ownership across the shift
• Optimise labour and resourcing by allocating staff based on workload, managing overtime risks, and improving productivity to reduce cost‑to‑serve and maximise automation ROI
• Ensure disciplined and accurate use of WMS, GTP, and scanning systems while monitoring and escalating automation issues, driving strong process adherence to prevent errors and maintain operational reliability
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying workflow enhancements, supporting new process and structural changes, collaborating cross‑functionally, and contributing to peak and seasonal planning.

Benefits of working with COS

• Flexible hybrid workplace
• Annual employee incentive schemes
• Generous Reward and Recognition programs
• Commitment to professional development with ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Access to free Mental Health programs
• Convenient location with free onsite parking
• Modern onsite gym
• Employee discounts on full product range
• Opportunity to participate in community welfare and charity initiatives
• Novated Lease / Salary Sacrifice for electric vehicles available

More about COS

When you join COS, you’ll be working for a growing, socially responsible organisation who provides equal employment opportunities to a talented and diverse team of passionate people, who live and breathe our 6 core values - Passionate, Results Driven, Innovative, Service Excellence, Self-Reflective, and Family.  Together, we work towards finding new and original ways to deliver on our Company Purpose: Keep Australian Workers Healthy, Safe and Productive.

Through the success of our business, COS has been proud to give back over $20 million to community through the Lyone Foundation.  Each year through the Lyone Foundation, COS supports Australian charities who are focused on human welfare and are underfunded, allocating 1% of annual revenue to the foundation each year.

Founded in 1977, COS is the largest Australian owned and operated national office products business.  With over 750 employees located across every State of Australia, COS are leaders in our industry, and we’re ready to welcome you onboard!

How to Apply

Please follow the instructions on the application page regarding your Work History, Education and Qualifications. You can include a Cover letter and Resume to give us an overview of your previous relevant experience. 

COS can offer you not just a job but a career.

If you are interested, we'd love to hear from you!