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Distribution Centre Manager

Job no: 762377
Work type: Full time
Location: Laverton - VIC - Australia, Laverton North - VIC - Australia
Applications close: 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?

The Distribution Centre Manager is responsible for leading operations at the Laverton North site, ensuring warehouse and transport activities are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with customer, contractual and legislative requirements. This role plays a critical part in driving operational performance, managing financial outcomes and leading the site through ongoing automation. Key areas:
  • Lead end‑to‑end warehouse and transport operations to meet customer, safety and contractual requirements.
  • Deliver operational performance against KPIs, balanced scorecard metrics and customer expectations.
  • Manage financial performance including P&L oversight, revenue accountability and cost control initiatives.
  • Drive continuous improvement, innovation and the effective use of automation, processes and equipment.
  • Ensure automation compliance and the correct, safe use of automation systems across the site.
  • Collaborate closely with automation technical teams and engage suppliers to support system performance, upgrades and issue resolution.
  • Assist in coordinating and facilitating planned and reactive maintenance schedules to minimise operational disruption.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for customers, unions, employees, contractors and internal stakeholders.
  • Build and lead a strong leadership structure focused on engagement, succession planning and capability development.

Are you the one?

You are an experienced logistics leader with a background managing large, complex distribution centre operations, ideally within a highly automated environment. You are commercially astute, customer-focused and confident leading teams through change. You can demonstrate:

  • Previous experience delivering third-party logistics services within a warehouse environment.
  • Proven experience managing large-scale operations with significant workforce size and volume.
  • Strong P&L and financial management experience, including revenue and budget oversight.
  • Experience working with WMS and exposure to automated or paperless warehouse systems.
  • Direct leadership experience managing senior leaders, supervisors and large teams.
  • Sound understanding of workplace legislation, safety, industrial relations and unionised environments.

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.

To find out more about opportunities at Linfox, visit www.linfox.com/careers

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