Site Manager

Panalpina, Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

DSV Solutions is seeking a hands-on Site Manager for our Sydney operation at Eastern Creek. You will lead day-to-day site operations, drive safety, mentor your team and manage performance against KPIs.

This role focuses on building a high-performing culture, delivering efficient and safe warehousing and logistics, and maintaining strong customer relationships while optimizing resources and costs.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Site Manager or similar leadership role.
• Experience in logistics/warehousing environments.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements.
• Strong people leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site operations to ensure smooth functioning.
• Drive a strong safety culture so every team member goes home safely.
• Coach and develop your team to achieve peak performance.
• Manage performance, productivity and operational KPIs.
• Build relationships with customers and stakeholders to ensure service quality.
• Identify process improvements to enhance site operations.
• Manage resources, labour planning and costs.
• Lead from the front with hands-on involvement.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Budgeting

Safety culture

Stakeholder relations

Job description

Are you passionate about putting customers first, delivering the best performance, and fostering true collaboration to keep the supply chains flowing? Join us and be a part of DSV’s global family.

DSV Solutionsis seeking to hire a skilled and passionate Site Managerin AUS - Eastern Creek, Kangaroo Avenue

Run the Site. Lead the Team. Have Some Fun Along the Way.

Are you the type of leader who can keep operations running smoothly, solve problems before they become headaches, and still have a laugh with the team? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

We're looking for an experienced Site Manager to take ownership of our Sydney operation. This is a hands‑on leadership role where no two days are the same. You'll be responsible for keeping the site operating safely, efficiently, and productively while building a positive, high-performing team culture.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading all day-to-day site operations and keeping things running like a well-oiled machine.
• Driving a strong safety culture where everyone goes home safely every day.
• Coaching, mentoring, and developing your team to achieve their best.
• Managing performance, productivity, and operational KPIs.
• Building strong relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and make great operations even better.
• Managing resources, labour planning, and operational costs.
• Rolling up your sleeves when needed and leading from the front.

What You’ll Bring

• Previous experience as a Site Manager, Operations Manager, Warehouse Manager, or similar leadership role.
• Strong people leadership skills and the ability to get the best out of a team.
• A practical, solutions-focused mindset.
• Experience managing operational performance and budgets.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements.
• Experience within logistics, transport, warehousing, or supply chain operations is highly regarded.

Why Join Us?

• A supportive team that genuinely enjoys working together.
• The opportunity to make a real impact and shape site performance.
• Career growth and development opportunities.
• Competitive salary package.
• A workplace where your ideas are valued, not just added to a suggestion box and forgotten.
• Plenty of variety, challenges, and wins to celebrate along the way.

DSV – Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you.

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world‑class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward‑thinking company – this is the place to be.

Start here. Go anywhere

Visit dsv.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook.

At DSV, we believe diversity gives us a competitive edge and as such we value the diverse backgrounds and experiences that people bring to our business. We welcome everyone from all walks of life including First Nations Peoples, Veterans, and people of all ages, genders, and abilities. Everyone should feel welcome here. We're all about hiring the best talent. We want a team that's as diverse and dynamic as our communities.