Distribution Centre Manager at Brisbane - QLD - Australia, Willawong - QLD - Australia
Core
Lead safe, efficient, and cost-effective warehouse and storage operations for a distribution centre serving retail, healthcare, government, and defence clients.
Role type
Senior operations manager (logistics/distribution)
Builds
Warehouse operations (receiving, storage, picking, dispatch) and commercial performance outcomes
Domain
Logistics / Third-party logistics (3PL) / Food safety
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Third-party logistics (3PL) operations, warehouse management, P&L accountability, budget management, team leadership, continuous improvement, HACCP and food safety compliance, workplace legislation knowledge, industrial relations
Preferred skills
Coaching and mentoring, succession planning, stakeholder partnership building
Technologies
Warehouse management systems (implied via 'sophisticated technology'), equipment management tools
Responsibilities
Lead warehouse operations across receiving, storage, picking, and dispatch; Manage distribution centre performance including P&L and budgets; Drive continuous improvement in procedures and equipment utilization; Build partnerships with customers, employees, unions, and contractors; Develop leadership capability through coaching and mentoring; Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and food safety regulations