Distribution Centre Manager – Safe, Efficient Ops

Workwear Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

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Job summary

Workwear Group in Melbourne is seeking an experienced distribution leader to own the Melbourne Airport Distribution Centre, supervising a two-shift operation and driving safety, service and cost outcomes.

Reporting to the General Manager, Supply & Distribution, you will mentor four direct reports, manage workforce planning, and partner with cross-functional teams to consistently deliver DIFOT and other KPIs while building a high-performing, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in distribution, warehousing, logistics or supply chain operations.
• Experience leading leaders within a multi-shift operational environment.
• Strong exposure to workforce planning, productivity improvement and budget management.
• Experience managing safety, quality and operational performance metrics.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive cross-functional collaboration.
• A continuous improvement mindset with strong problem-solving and data-driven decision making.
• Qualifications in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations or a related discipline are highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end operation of the Melbourne Airport Distribution Centre across inbound, storage, replenishment, picking, packing, dispatch and administration activities.
• Develop, coach and lead four direct reports while fostering a high-performance, accountable and engaged workplace culture.
• Drive site performance through delivery of DIFOT, TRIFFOR and other operational KPIs, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with health, safety and wellbeing requirements and relevant legislation.
• Manage workforce planning, labour allocation and operational capacity to meet changing customer demand and business priorities.
• Acting as the key contact to support uniform tenders on behalf of operations
• Deliver productivity, quality and inventory accuracy improvements while optimising labour and operating costs.
• Oversee facilities, equipment and material-handling assets to ensure a safe, compliant and efficient operation.
• Manage contractor, maintenance and service-provider relationships to support uninterrupted site operations.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders including Transport, Inventory, Planning, Customer Service, Technology and Supply teams to achieve business objectives.
• Lead and embed continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service, safety, efficiency and customer outcomes.

Skills

Distribution leadership

Warehousing operations

Supply chain

Workforce planning

Productivity improvement

Budget management

Safety & quality

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Continuous improvement

Education

Supply Chain / Logistics / Operations degree

Job description

Workwear Group in Melbourne is seeking an experienced distribution leader to own the Melbourne Airport Distribution Centre, supervising a two-shift operation and driving safety, service and cost outcomes.

Reporting to the General Manager, Supply & Distribution, you will mentor four direct reports, manage workforce planning, and partner with cross-functional teams to consistently deliver DIFOT and other KPIs while building a high-performing, inclusive culture.