Distribution Centre Manager

Here at BevChain, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Linfox, we are leaders in beverage supply chain solutions. As industry specialists, we partner with major customers, including some of Australia's top beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverage brands. Our mission is to provide our customers with a competitive advantage through industry leading innovations in safety, sustainability and efficiency.

As the Distribution Centre Manager of Linfox's state-of-the-art facility in Laverton, Victoria, you will be responsible for leading and optimising all aspects of warehouse operations. This high-impact role requires close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the ongoing success of the distribution centre, our customers, and our people.

You will drive the integration of new business opportunities, champion innovative processes and technologies, and maximise operational efficiency to deliver strong commercial outcomes for the contract.

Key responsibilities include:

• Oversee daily warehouse and distribution operations, ensuring optimal productivity and resource efficiency.
• Lead and embed a high-performance safety culture, maintaining compliance and driving continuous improvement.
• Deliver exceptional service across 17 customer accounts, including major partners.
• Manage operational budgets, cost control, and financial performance.
• Foster a positive, productive work culture for a large team with 4 direct reports.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships, resolve service issues, and drive business growth.
• Lead, motivate, and develop your team, supporting ongoing training, succession planning, and performance management.

You are an experienced DC Manager who can demonstrate leadership and execute service excellence in a transport operation across your customer network. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and have extensive experience in commercial, operational, customer, and unionized work environments. You can demonstrate:

• Extensive knowledge of warehouse in large-scale settings.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen with a keen eye for analytics.
• Proven experience in developing and leading CI/Lean programs across warehousing and transport.
• Proven experience in developing and maintaining high-performance teams and culture.
• Engagement with key stakeholders regarding budget, resource, and capital planning, as well as key performance reporting and analysis to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations.
• High-level negotiation and communication skills with staff and third parties, including unions.
• Ability to achieve and drive financial plans and operational targets.

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.

You will be required to meet BevChain's employment criteria which will include but not be limited to a criminal history check and full medical with a drug and alcohol test.