Distribution Operations Manager - Blacktown

An exciting opportunity exists for a Distribution Manager to join a leading FMCG organisation and play a critical role in driving warehousing, distribution, safety, and service excellence across a high-volume highly automated modern distribution centre.

This is a people focused & commercial leadership position where you will be responsible for leading operational teams, optimising warehouse performance, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring exceptional customer service outcomes while maintaining a strong focus on safety, compliance, and cost management.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Lead and develop warehouse operations teams within a fast-paced distribution environment.

· Drive operational performance across warehousing, dispatch, transport coordination

· Deliver warehousing services at optimal cost while maintaining high customer service levels.

· Analyse operational data and KPIs to identify improvement opportunities and drive performance outcomes.

· Lead workforce planning, and performance coaching within a unionised workforce environment.

· Develop, implement, and continuously improve operational procedures, processes, and work instructions.

· Partner with transport providers, planning teams, customer service, and internal stakeholders

· Drive Lean, Continuous Improvement, and problem-solving initiatives across the site.

· Manage operational budgets, cost controls, and productivity targets.

Experience required:

· A proven history & experience with a distribution centre (at least 5 years management experience)

· A leadership style that balances strategy & operations.

· The ability to see the big picture while managing the details that keep operations running smoothly

· Worked in unionised workforce environment.

· Strong communication skills to build relationships across teams, suppliers, and stakeholders

· Tech-savviness with warehouse systems and data tools to drive informed decisions

· An initiative-taking, adaptable mindset that thrives in dynamic, deadline-driven environments

· A commitment to maintaining high safety and quality standards

Benefits

· Competitive salary & company benefits

· Career progression opportunities within a highly respected organisation.

How to Apply

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, if you are unsure of whether to apply yet, for a confidential discussion, please contact Toni 04•• ••• 882

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