Two-Shift DC Operations Leader

Wesfarmers Industrial & Safety; City of Hume; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brand discounts

Wesfarmers discounts

Career development

Wellbeing Thrive program

Learning hub: We Learn

Job summary

Workwear Group is seeking a seasoned Distribution Centre Leader to take ownership of a Melbourne Airport operation, reporting to the General Manager, Supply & Distribution. You will drive safety, productivity and service through a high-performing leadership team.

This role requires 7+ years in distribution/logistics, experience leading multi-shift operations, and a proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally while delivering cost and quality improvements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years 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 supported by strong problem-solving and data-driven decision making.
• Qualifications in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations or related discipline are highly regarded.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder influence

Data-driven decisions

Continuous improvement

Workforce planning

Education

Degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Operations

Job description

Workwear Group is seeking a seasoned Distribution Centre Leader to take ownership of a Melbourne Airport operation, reporting to the General Manager, Supply & Distribution. You will drive safety, productivity and service through a high-performing leadership team.

This role requires 7+ years in distribution/logistics, experience leading multi-shift operations, and a proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally while delivering cost and quality improvements.