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Distribution Centre Manager


Company : Lactalis Australia


Location : Sydney, New South Wales


Created : 2025-06-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Opportunity for professional growth and developmentLidcombe LocationAccess to the ''Milk Bar'' our internal savings reward systemAccess to Internal Learning PlatformsA dynamic and fast paced work environmentAre you a hands-on leader with a passion for operation excellence?We are seeking an experienced Distribution Centre Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of the distribution centre at our Lidcombe site. Reporting to the Logistics Operations Manager you will lead the team to ensure optimum customer service is delivered, while upholding the highest standard of safety, quality, and environmental compliance is achieved. With a strong focus on operational efficiency, you will drive performance and productivity.Key ResponsibilitiesLead all warehouse and distribution functions on site.Oversee the receival, storage, order picking, dispatch and transportation of product.Maintain high standards of product quality, stock accuracy, safety and hygiene.Ensure compliance with food safety, HSE and cold chain requirements.Drive continuous improvement in efficiency, cost and service delivery.Lead, coach and develop a dedicated warehouse team.Monitor KPIs and reporting to support operational decisions.About You5+ years experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics environment.Tertiary qualifications in Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations Manager or Business-related field is preferred.Proven leadership skills with the ability to coach and motivate employees.Experience with SAP and WMS is preferred.Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.Ability to work in a fast-paced temperature-controlled environment.Ours is aSTORYof a family business created by the Besnier Family in 1933 and is today the worlds No. 1 dairy company. We are 85,000loyalteam members working across 100 countries and together we create the#LactalisExperience.Lactalis Australias iconic and heritage brands are ourPASSION, providing quality and nutritious products for all Australians. We arehumble, proud and resilient. We care for our employees, land, farmers and consumers, which is our driving purpose to ensure a responsible and sustainable dairy industry.We take pride in developing our internal talent and encourageentrepreneurshipby bringing togetherpragmaticandtenaciouspersonalities. Ouraccountabilityensures we have ownership within our roles and with ourEXPERTISEand dairy"know how",sets us apart.Lactalis is a supporter of reducing barriers that exist due to traditional working practices and therefore flexible work arrangements will be considered for this role.We are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from people regardless of gender, ethnicity, religious beliefs or disability.If you are ready to join the #LactalisExperience Apply now!More about Lactalis AustraliaClick on the link to learn more about Lactalis Australia and our journey which has led us to become the Worlds No.1 Dairy Company SearchClassificationLocationWork TypeKeywordsRegister Your InterestIf your area of interest is not currently listed, but you would like to be considered for a future position with us, then submit an application.Subscribe to the Job Alerts to receive an email straight to your inbox when a job that meets your skills becomes available. #J-18808-Ljbffr