Distribution Centre Manager

Martin Brower; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rewards program

Employee discount portal

EAP

Recognition awards

Free onsite parking

Parental leave

Volunteer leave

Training and development

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Martin Brower is seeking a Distribution Centre Manager in Brisbane South to lead the DC operations for fresh, ambient, chilled and frozen product distribution. You will manage a high-performing team, drive cost efficiency, and uphold CARES values while collaborating with Quality, HR and Supply Chain.

In this critical role you will monitor KPIs, ensure safety and food safety standards, and continuously improve processes to meet customer service targets.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated people leadership performance in a similar role including budget and performance management in Supply Chain, Logistics Management or Warehouse Management.
• Strong understanding of cost management, financial acumen and the ability to deliver business outcomes across the supply chain.
• Effective communicator, able to lead and influence a diverse team in a dynamic environment.
• Willingness to drive results while upholding safety, quality and customer service standards.
• Ability to think critically in complex situations and drive continuous improvement.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety requirements including CoR and food safety standards.
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee DC operations, ensure best practices and continuous improvement, monitor KPIs.
• Manage rostering and workforce planning within budget.
• Analyse financial reports and performance against budget and act on variances.
• Ensure safety policies and food safety standards are followed.
• Implement cost containment initiatives and drive customer service objectives.
• Ensure CoR compliance and other legislative requirements to minimise risk.
• Lead and mentor the DC team and promote CARES values through effective communication.
• Oversee employee training and performance management.

Skills

People leadership

Budget management

Cost management

Safety compliance

CoR (Chain of Responsibility)

WMS knowledge

ERP knowledge

Communication

Tools

WMS

ERP systems

Job description

The Opportunity:

The Distribution Centre Manager is an integral leadership role in our team, responsible for the management of our Karawatha DC in Brisbane South andachiev ingkey cost,performance,safetyand service metrics.Reporting to the State General Manager, you will manage all areasof warehouse and inventory operations along with an oversight of transport,qualityand compliance to ensure effective and efficient distribution of fresh,ambient,chilledand frozen product to our customer restaurants. In this fast-paced role you will be a people leader with the ability to build and develop a high performing team and drive our People First culture.This role also requires collaboration across the state with customers a long with other corporate functions such as Quality,HR,and Supply Chain.

Day to Day you will:

• Oversee general operations at the Distribution Centre, ensuring best practices and continuous improvementand monitor and drive performance against KPIs
• Manage rostering and workforce planning to effectively use warehouse and transport resources within the assigned budget
• Analyse and forecast the financial reports and performance of the Distribution Centre against budget and address any performance or service shortfalls with data based action plans
• Ensure safety policies, procedures, and programs are adhered to, including food safety standards
• Implement initiatives for cost containment, profit delivery, and achieving/exceeding customer service objectives
• Ensure compliance with Chain of Responsibility (CoR), facility compliance and other legislative / customer driven requirements to minimise business risk
• Lead and m entor the DC team’s and develop and maintain an engaged workforce through promoting our CARES values and effective communication
• Manage employee training and development and ensure performance concerns are addressed

About You:

• Demonstrated people leadership performance in a similar role including budget and performance management ideally in Supply Chain, Logistics Management or Warehouse Management industr ies
• Strong understanding of cost management, financial acumen and the ability to deliver business outcomes across the supply chain network
• Effective communicator, able to lead and influence a diverse team in a dynamic and fast paced environment through inclusive people management principles
• Willingness to take initiative and drive results to ensure business KPIs are met and exceeded whilst upholding the highest levels of safety, quality and customer service
• Ability to think critically in complex situations, deal with ambiguity and think laterally to problem solve and drive continuous improvement
• Commitment to, and k nowledge of workplace health and safety requirements including Chain of Responsibility (CoR) and food safety standards
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems

What we Offer:

We believe in building careers through providing a safe,connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development.

• Reward programs and an exclusive employee discount portal
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Quarterly and annual recognition awards
• Free onsite parking
• Paid parental leave
• Volunteer leave
• Ongoing Training and development
• Career Growth opportunities

Life at Martin Brower

When you join Martin Brower, you're joining a global organisation where people come first. Guided by our C.A.R.E.S. values, we provide a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace where our people can learn, grow and build rewarding careers. Whether you're working in our operations, driving our fleet, supporting our customers or enabling our business functions, you'll be part of a team that values collaboration, wellbeing, continuous development and making a meaningful contribution every day.

Diversity is our Strength

We value the unique contributions of each and every member of our diverse Martin Brower family. Keeping in mind our core values and customer orientation, we never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

Background Check

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