National Distribution Operations Leader — Transformation & Growth

Wesfarmers; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

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Continued training and career developm

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Job summary

Blackwoods is seeking an experienced Head of Distribution Operations to lead our national distribution network across multiple sites in Australia. This senior role focuses on safety, service levels, productivity and customer outcomes while delivering major transformation programs.

You will lead Distribution Managers and Continuous Improvement professionals, shaping the future of our operations with automation, systems upgrades and lean initiatives; location flexibility across QLD/NSW/VIC.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in large multi-site distribution, fulfilment, or logistics.
• Proven track record delivering transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to manage budgets and business outcomes.
• Experience delivering major projects such as automation or systems implementations.
• Credible stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the performance of Blackwoods' national distribution network to meet safety, service, productivity, inventory and financial targets.
• Execute distribution strategy and network optimisation initiatives to support growth.
• Drive continuous improvement programs, standardisation and Lean methodologies across the network.
• Lead major transformation projects, including automation, systems enhancements and capital investments.
• Build and develop high-performing teams through coaching and succession planning.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Sales, Procurement, Customer Service and Technology to improve end-to-end outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

People development

Lean / continuous improvement

Job description

Blackwoods is seeking an experienced Head of Distribution Operations to lead our national distribution network across multiple sites in Australia. This senior role focuses on safety, service levels, productivity and customer outcomes while delivering major transformation programs.

You will lead Distribution Managers and Continuous Improvement professionals, shaping the future of our operations with automation, systems upgrades and lean initiatives; location flexibility across QLD/NSW/VIC.