Shift Manager

Job TitleShift Manager

Job Description

Effective April 1, 2026, Toyota Automated Logistics brings together Bastian Solutions, Vanderlande’s warehousing business, and viastore under one unified brand. During this transition phase, parts of our recruitment activities and communication may still be conducted via legacy company systems and email domains.

Shift Leader

At a glance:

As a Shift Leader based in Sydney, you will lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, efficient, and high-performing operations within a highly automated distribution centre. You will drive excellence in health and safety, productivity, and equipment performance while acting as the key point of contact for technical and operational issues. This role plays a critical part in maintaining system reliability, maximising output, and consistently meeting service level expectations.

Your Impact:

• Lead daily shift operations, ensuring high system performance and minimal downtime

• Monitor and resolve technical and operational issues in real time

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using data insights and performance metrics

• Oversee CMMS reporting and ensure accurate maintenance tracking

• Set, monitor, and achieve KPIs across safety, productivity, and service delivery

• Ensure smooth shift handovers and conduct root cause analysis on system issues

• Maintain strong communication with internal and external stakeholders

• Develop team capability through coaching, mentoring, and structured development plans

• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence

• Support reliability and performance of automated material handling systems

What makes you a great fit?

• Qualification in mechanical, electrical engineering, or a related technical discipline

• Proven experience leading teams in an automated or technical environment

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret system data and diagnostics

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Ability to manage escalations and act as a key technical point of contact

• Experience with automated systems such as ASRS (advantageous

• A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

What you can look forward to:

• Competitive remuneration package

• Career development opportunities within a global organisation

• Exposure to advanced warehouse automation technology

• Supportive and collaborative team environment

• Transition to a 24/7 rotating shift roster with focus on work-life balance

Ready to join Toyota Automated Logistics? We look forward to hearing from you!
We look forward to your application. No cover letter is required, just send us your CV and relevant qualifications.

Your contact for questions:


Who we are:
At Toyota Automated Logistics, you actively shape the future of intelligent intralogistics. As part of Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO), we are a global partner for integrated warehouse automation solutions. Founded in April 2026, we bring together the strengths of Bastian Solutions, viastore, and Vanderlande’s warehousing business under one unified brand.

Together, we develop scalable automation systems, intelligent software, and end‑to‑end services across the entire lifecycle for customers around the world. Our ambition is clear: to set industry benchmarks and actively shape the future of intralogistics.

Diversity & Inclusion:
At Toyota Automated Logistics, we believe diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to equal opportunities and an inclusive work environment, and base our hiring decisions on qualifications, potential, and motivation. Support or adjustments during the application process are available upon request.

ID checks will be performed to verify work entitlements in Australia, and pre-employment and medical checks will be completed.