Distribution Centre Manager

Job Description

Job no: 758442Work type: Full timeLocation: Wodonga - VIC - AustraliaApplications close: 21 Feb 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time Here at Linfox we believe together, anything is possible. Use sophisticated technology to deliver everyday essentials and natural resources for Australia’s biggest companies. Work with major customers in retail, healthcare, government and defence. Shape the future of logistics with industry leading innovations in safety, sustainability and efficiency. Create a career to be proud of. Expect all this and more when you join Linfox. What does the job look like? As the DC Manager, you will oversee the operations of our Wodonga Distribution Centre, ensuring the safe, efficient, and timely delivery of products to our customers. Your leadership will be critical in optimising processes, driving continuous improvement, and maximising commercial outcomes. You will also be responsible for financial performance, safety compliance, and team development, ensuring the success of our operations. Key areas: Establishing and maintaining an efficient and cost-effective warehouse team to ensure that the Linfox contracted outcomes are achieved in the most safe, timely, efficient and cost-effective manner to both Linfox and the customer. Maintain a focus on continuous improvement of warehouse operations through developing, reviewing and updating warehouse procedures and associated business procedures and practices. Oversee the management and performance of all aspects of DC. Ensure the timely delivery of regular reports through the various reporting systems. Ensure all safety incidents are reported, recorded and investigated appropriately where required. Act in accordance with LIFT values and ensure other Linfox employees do the same. Are you the one? We are seeking a strong and strategic DC Manager to lead our large-scale, multi-shed operation in Wodonga. This role requires an experienced leader who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment with a strong customer focus. Strong leadership skills are essential, as you will be responsible for mentoring your team, fostering a positive workplace culture, and driving continuous improvements. You can demonstrate: Previous experience in a similar role within the warehousing or transport sector. Demonstrated leadership skills in safety, quality management and compliance. Excellence in stakeholder engagement, building rapport and maintaining close key relationships. Strong focus on process improvement and cost control. Leadership excellence and the ability to enhance, develop and motivate great teams. Excellent knowledge in Microsoft (Excel, Power Point etc.) and WMS Systems. What's in it for me? 12 weeks paid parental leave and return to work bonus for eligible employees. Career development opportunities and mentoring programs. Access to a range of benefits across dining and adventure, travel and health and well-being. The chance to work in a high-performing team where your contributions truly make an impact. At Linfox, we focus on providing an inclusive and diverse workplace where our people can perform at their best. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and perspectives; with people of diverse genders, ages, religions, abilities, sexual orientations and cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) encouraged to apply. Sound like you? Please click the apply button to submit your application and resume. We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Linfox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Further information You will be required to meet Linfox's employment criteria which will include but not be limited to a criminal history check and full medical with a drug and alcohol test. #J-18808-Ljbffr