Careers at Linfox

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?

Step into a high-profile leadership role running one of Australia’s largest tier-one retail distribution centres. Based in Somerton, this high-volume site operates 24 hours a day, Monday to Saturday.

As DC Manager, you’ll take full accountability for performance across Safety, Service, Cost, and People. You’ll drive commercial outcomes with full P&L ownership, strengthen customer partnerships, and lead a workforce of 700+ people in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

This is a role where strong people leadership makes the difference. You’ll mentor leaders, foster engagement, and shape a motivated workforce to deliver at scale. Key areas:

• Lead a 24/6 distribution centre to meet operational and contractual targets
• Manage full P&L responsibility, including budgets, cost control, and continuous improvement
• Develop leadership capability within the operations team through coaching and performance management
• Ensure safety standards are met and compliance with WHS and COR requirements
• Maintain effective relationships with senior customer stakeholders
• Direct and support a workforce of 700+ to maintain operational excellence in a high-volume environment

Are you the one?

You are an accomplished DC Manager with proven experience in large-scale, high-volume operations. You thrive in fast-paced environments, balancing commercial accountability with strong people leadership, and have a track record of building capability while delivering operational excellence. You can demonstrate:

• Proven leadership in large-scale DC, FMCG or retail logistics operations
• Full P&L accountability, including budgeting, cost efficiency, and CI delivery
• Success in coaching and developing leaders to build capability at scale
• Skilled stakeholder management with the ability to build trusted relationships
• Experience leading large workforces through change and transformation
• Advantageous: exposure to 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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