Distribution Centre Manager

ASX Top 20 Market leading manufacturing company
- Join a great team where safety is at the heart of everything we do
- Based in Carole Park - 30 minutes from Brisbane CBD | Free parking onsite

James Hardie Industries is the world’s #1 producer and marketer of high-performance fibre cement and fibre gypsum building solutions. As a local manufacturer, trusted innovator and industry leader James Hardie empowers homeowners and trade professionals to achieve dream modern homes with premium quality solutions that deliver endless design possibilities, trusted protection, and long-lasting beauty.

With a diverse workforce of over 1,000 employees across Asia Pacific, our company culture is built on providing a foundation of “Zero Harm” and creating a positive impact in communities. We have a relentless focus on achievement, learning and continuous improvement.

**The Opportunity**

Reporting to the Director of Operations - APAC, this role is responsible for managing and operating the day to day Warehouse & Distribution Operations in Brisbane.

This includes:

- Achieving Zero Harm
- Warehouse Management
- Managing logistics & transportation
- Quality and compliance monitoring
- Strategic planning and improvement

**What you’ll do**
- Drive an Environmental, Health & Safety focus within the team and manage day to day Zero Harm in conjunction with all team members and EHS Business Partners
- Work with the Director of Operations and key Operations stakeholders to develop and deliver on our FY Operating Plan, Values and KPIs / Metrics for the distribution centre
- Daily leadership of Managers & Team Leaders in warehouse and loading operations to safely and efficiently coordinate customer pickups, inbound and outbound transfers and direct customer deliveries
- Support daily operations, removal of distractions and disruptions and provide timely feedback to customers, Supply Administration and Customer Link in the event of delay
- Develop, Deploy and Check/Adjust new systems and processes to drive productive and effective warehouse operations while managing and controlling costs
- Lead the improvement of processes, methods of operating and practices within the Distribution Centre
- Lead the planning and controlling of weekly & monthly labour and equipment requirements to achieve budgeted performance, priorities and deadlines.
- Manage stocktake and cycle count processes to ensure stock level accuracy in SAP
- Monitor distribution centre performance against agreed KPIs
- Drive development and implementation of best practice standards in all operations
- Undertake and coordinate project work as required by the business

**What you’ll bring**
- Minimum 10 years in a distribution, warehouse and logistics leadership role
- Degree qualified with a major in supply chain management or related field preferred
- Experience in direct supervision and management of freight and transport companies
- Hands on approach to developing and mentoring the warehouse teams to drive operational improvements through staff development
- Very strong analytical skillsets including ability to analyse and interpret data and make judgement calls accordingly
- Has worked in a 16hr to 24hr operations
- Advanced competency in Microsoft Office and experience working with
- Extensive experience with Warehouse Management and Transport Management Systems

At James Hardie, our people are at the centre of everything we do. We provide the opportunity for people who value clear vision and a diverse culture to build a career in one of the most well recognised local manufacturing brands. Here’s what you can expect when you join our Smart, Driven and Real team:

- Stable growth at a global building products manufacturer
- Bonus scheme for all eligible employees
- Product discounts
- Paid parental leave of 16 weeks for the Primary Carer (including super) and two weeks
- 2 Volunteer days per year
- Plenty of employee rewards and benefits including a rewards and recognition program
- Online shopping discounts
- International & domestic development and progression opportunities
- Access to thousands of free self-development modules via James Hardie University
- Annual business conferences with Award gala dinners
- Free annual health checks
- Employee Assistance Program access for you & your immediate family members
- Hassle free, no cost and confidential access to our onsite psychologists & physiotherapists (specific sites)

Proudly providing Australian Made fibre cement to the market for over 100 years.

It’s Possible with James Hardie