DISTRIBUTION MANAGER – ALTONA

iPlace Recruitment Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

iPlace Recruitment Pty Ltd is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee distribution and warehouse operations in a manufacturing and logistics setting. You will lead a small team, manage fleet and inventory, and ensure safe, efficient delivery of products.

The role involves driving month-end reporting, budgeting, and continuous improvement of distribution processes, with a focus on safety and teamwork. This position suits someone seeking stability and a balanced work-life in Melbourne's market.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a small team in manufacturing and distribution.
• Strong admin and reporting skills including month-end and variance analysis.
• Proven ability to manage inventories, budgets and logistics operations.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing distribution and warehouse management.
• Staff management – team of 10 including casuals and permanent staff.
• Fleet management of 13, 8T forklifts including coordinating with service providers.
• Coordinating inventory stocktake.
• Handling customer complaints or escalations related to damaged or undelivered products.
• Managing distribution department budgets and budget control.
• Collaborating with the HSE Coordinator to promote safety.

Skills

Team leadership

Logistics coordination

Budget management

Education

Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Business Administration

Operations Management

Industrial Engineering

Transport & Distribution

Job description

Reporting to the Plant Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

Overseeing distribution and warehouse management.

Staff management – team of 10 including casuals and permanent staff.

Fleet management of 13, 8T forklifts including working with service providers.

Coordinating inventory stocktake.

Acting as the first point of contact for any customer complaints or escalations relating to damaged or undelivered products.

Managing distribution department budgets and budget control

Working closely with the HSE Coordinator – adopting a safety-first mindset and leadership style

THE CANDIDATE:

To secure this role the ideal candidate will have:

Experience within a similar environment where you have overseen a small team, ideally within a manufacturing and distribution environment – you enjoy the mix of staff management, inventory control and logistics coordination.

Qualifications in either Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering or Transport & Distribution.

The kind of personality that leads by example, enjoys developing and managing a team while always working with a safety focused mindset.

Strong admin and reporting experience – you will have responsibility for month end reporting, variance reporting and operational analysis.

This is an excellent opportunity to secure a role within a market leader, offering stability and longevity. It’s perfect for candidates who are looking to possibly step back into a smaller role for work/life balance, or those who may be in-between opportunities, available to commence ASAP and reading this you’re thinking – this is exactly what I’ve been looking for.