Distribution Centre

• Based locally in Balcatta
• Five Weeks Annual Leave

About the Business:

Sporting the dual crown of Australia's oldest dairy and Australia's most innovative dairy, Brownes Dairy has an opportunity within our Logistics Department as a Distribution Centre (DC) Operations Manager.

Community is at the heart of what we do as we collect over 120 million litres of milk each year from more than 40 dairy farming families located in WA's pristine Southwest region. All our Brownes Dairy products are made in WA. Our CEO is from WA too. We are fiercely protective of our environment, pride ourselves on being a leader in sustainability and our free school tours program sees thousands of school children learn about the benefits of dairy too.

With a diverse portfolio of award-winning fresh dairy products including milk, cream, sour cream, yoghurt, flavoured milk, cold brew drinks, cheese, juice and desserts, our products are a household name in WA and are sold nationally and internationally as well. WA is our heartland.

What can you expect looking ahead, we will remain at the forefront of innovation in our industry, remaining committed to product, packaging, and Brand innovation, meeting our critical responsibilities to the environment and sustainability head- on.

Culture is at the forefront for Brownes we aspire to be a listening, learning and leadership organisation where everyone flourishes – our people, our farmer partners, our customers and of course the planet.

The Role

The DC Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring seamless execution of operations in our distribution centre working with three direct reports and over fifty indirect reports.

You will lead and mentor staff, ensuring that we are resourced efficiently to provide the best service and product to our customers. You will champion continuous improvement in this role, making key improvements to processes improving service, quality and governance.

This role will be key in influencing business growth through efficient logistics performance and ensuring strong compliance with organisation standards.

Role Responsibilities:

• Manage day to day Operations of our Chilled Distribution Centre (CDC)
• Provide coaching and leadership to build team capability
• Lead the efficient scheduling of resources, goods and equipment
• Monitor KPI's and address issues
• Liaise with stakeholders on distribution, warehousing and customer requirementsAct as our CDC's key contact for continuous improvement projects and operational improvement
• Oversee adherence to and improvement of our Quality Management Systems
• Ensure CDC Operations adhere to relevant policies, procedures and regulatory requirements

Requirements:

• Tertiary level qualification in Business or Operations Management is essential
• Warehousing and FMCG Distribution experience
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems, Industrial Relations and Safety

What do we offer:

• 5 Weeks annual leave
• Employee rewards program
• Various health and wellbeing discounts i.e. private health, hotels, gyms
• Employee Assistance Program

Apply: To apply for this role, please submit a CV and covering letter that best shows your relevant skills and experience. All candidates will receive a response.

Applications for this role will close on 17th August 2025.

At Brownes Dairy, we recognise that our differences are our strength. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

No Applications will be received by Agencies at this time.

8 August 2025Balcatta Western Australia, AustraliaFull TimeProcurement, Manufacturing & TransportManagement