At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team to optimise operations and drive growth in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Dyers Distribution, a family-owned leader in transport and warehouse services since 1932.
- Benefits: Attractive salary package, career development, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Join a thriving Gippsland business with excellent career opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a growing company while leading a talented team.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in logistics or similar fields; strong operational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 135000 - 165000 $ per year.
Dyers Distribution is a family-owned company providing quality Transport and Warehouse services since 1932. We are a growing Gippsland-based business with over 500 employees nationally, offering development and career opportunities. Dyers has a strong footprint in Gippsland with branches in Sale, Bairnsdale, Morwell, and Dandenong. Specialising in general freight, supermarket, and FMCG fields, we have long-term contracts with some of Australia's biggest companies.
About the Role
This is a high-impact growth opportunity for a proven Manager who thrives in multifaceted environments, inspires people to achieve their best, and can balance strategic focus with operational excellence. You will head up an experienced and skilled team of 7 supervisors and team leaders overseeing the 24-hour operation. You will be accountable for the overall success of the depot, ensuring our network operates safely, efficiently, and in line with business strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, lead and mentor a strong, engaged and high-performing culture across multiple site-based teams
- Drive execution of operational plans, KPIs, and strategies aligned with national objectives
- Identify and deliver continuous improvement across transport, logistics and customer service offerings
- Take full accountability for regional P&L performance, budgeting and financial results
- Optimise asset utilisation and manage labour efficiency across operations
- Ensure compliance with Safety, Chain of Responsibility and regulatory requirements
- Deliver exceptional customer outcomes while strengthening strategic customer partnerships
- Identify and implement productivity, efficiency and cost optimisation initiatives
- Business Development and growth accountability
Qualifications, Skills and Experience required:
- Proven leadership experience in transport, logistics, or supply chain environments
- Proven ability to lead and mentor high performing teams
- Strong operational and commercial acumen with a track record of delivering results
- Expertise in analysing data and trends to develop and implement strategies that optimise operations
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to drive change, continuous improvement, and accountability
- Ideally tertiary qualified in logistics, business management or related field
- Logistics experience preferred but candidates with senior management experience in similar industries are welcome to apply
Depot Manager in Morwell employer: Dyers Distribution
Dyers Distribution is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive family-owned culture that prioritises employee growth and engagement. With a strong presence in Gippsland, employees benefit from competitive salary packages, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to lead impactful initiatives in a dynamic transport and logistics environment. Join us in Morwell to be part of a team that values safety, operational excellence, and exceptional customer service.
