Distribution Centre Manager

The Opportunity:

The Distribution CentreManager is an integral leadership rolein our team, responsible for the management of our Karawatha DC in Brisbane South and achieving key cost, performance, safety and service metrics. Reporting to the State General Manager, you will manageall areas of warehouse and inventory operations along with an oversight of transport, quality and compliance to ensure effective and efficient distribution of fresh, ambient, chilled and frozen product to our customer restaurants.In this fast pacedroleyou will be a people leader with the ability to build and develop a high performing team and drive our People First culture. This role also requires collaboration across the state with customers along with other corporate functions such as Quality, HR, and Supply Chain.

Day to Day you will:

• Oversee general operations at the Distribution Centre, ensuring best practices and continuous improvementand monitorand drive performance against KPIs

• Manage rosteringand workforce planning to effectively use warehouse and transport resources within the assigned budget

• Analyse and forecast the financial reports and performance of the Distribution Centre against budget and address any performance or service shortfalls with data based action plans

• Ensure safety policies, procedures, and programs are adhered to, including food safety standards

• Implement initiatives for cost containment, profit delivery, and achieving/exceeding customer service objectives

• Ensure compliance with Chain of Responsibility (CoR), facility compliance and other legislative/ customer driven requirements to minimise business risk

• Lead and mentor the DC teams and develop and maintain an engaged workforce through promoting our CARES values and effective communication

• Manage employee training and development and ensure performance concerns are addressed

About You:

• Demonstratedpeople leadership performance in a similar role including budget and performance management ideally in Supply Chain, Logistics Management or Warehouse Management industries

• Strong understanding of cost management, financial acumen and the ability to deliver business outcomes across the supply chain network

• Effective communicator, able to lead and influence a diverse team in a dynamic and fast paced environment through inclusive people management principles

• Willingness to take initiative and drive results to ensure business KPIs are met and exceeded whilst upholding the highest levels of safety, qualityand customer service

• Ability to think critically in complex situations, deal with ambiguity and think laterally to problem solve and drive continuous improvement

• Commitment to, and knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements including Chain of Responsibility (CoR) and food safety standards

• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems(WMS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems 

What we Offer:

We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development.

• Reward programs and an exclusive employee discount portal
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Quarterly and annual recognition awards

• Free onsite parking

• Paid parental leave

• Volunteer leave

• Ongoing Training and development 

• Career Growth opportunities

Life at Martin Brower

When you join Martin Brower, you're joining a global organisation where people come first. Guided by our C.A.R.E.S. values, we provide a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace where our people can learn, grow and build rewarding careers. Whether you're working in our operations, driving our fleet, supporting our customers or enabling our business functions, you'll be part of a team that values collaboration, wellbeing, continuous development and making a meaningful contribution every day.

Diversity is our Strength

We value the unique contributions of each and every member of our diverse Martin Brower family. Keeping in mind our core values and customer orientation, we never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

Background Check

As part of our recruitment process, successful candidates are required to complete relevant pre-employment checks.