Distribution Centre Manager Operations Karawatha, Queensland, Australia See Details

Reyes Holdings, L.L.C.; Brisbane; Remote; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Paid parental leave

Volunteer leave

Ongoing Training and development

Career Growth opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Martin Brower is seeking a Distribution Centre Manager to lead our Karawatha DC in Brisbane South. You will manage warehouse and inventory operations, oversee transport, quality and compliance, and drive safety and performance across the site.

In this fast-paced leadership role, you will develop a high-performing team aligned with our CARES values and partner with HR, Quality and Supply Chain to deliver superior service to our customers.

Qualifications

• Proven people leadership in a supply chain/warehouse role.
• Strong cost management and financial acumen.
• Experience with safety, quality and compliance programs.
• Familiarity with WMS and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee DC operations and ensure best practices and KPI performance.
• Manage rostering and workforce planning within budget.
• Analyze financial reports and address gaps with data-driven actions.
• Uphold safety policies, procedures and food safety standards.
• Drive cost containment, profit delivery and customer service targets.
• Ensure CoR and facility compliance to minimise risk.
• Lead and mentor the DC team and promote CARES values.
• Oversee employee training and performance management.

Skills

People leadership

Budget management

Cost management

Financial acumen

Effective communication

Problem solving

Safety standards

WMS knowledge

ERP knowledge

CoR knowledge

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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