Depot Manager

6 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Lindsay Australia Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year
  • Key leadership role for a strong established people leader.
  • Manage a team of 200 with support of a strong & close-knit Leadership team.
  • Road & Rail Transport & Logistics.

About the Company:

Lindsay Australia Limited is the largest transporter of fresh and refrigerated produce in Australia. We are proud of the role we play to support our farmers from planting to packaging, then connecting farmers to retailers and families through our road, rail, and logistics network. This unique and diversified value chain has evolved over our 70+ year history; the future is bright and full of opportunity for many to Grow with Lindsays.

The Role:

Our Melbourne depot in has a rare opening for a new Depot Manager. This opportunity will see you manage a team of 200 across the site. This is a full-time role with the successful candidate committed to working Monday to Friday with the ability to work weekends, as required.

Your leadership responsibilities will include but not limited to:

  • Safe Always – lead by example in a safe working environment and ensure safe practices are following by employees, customer, and visitors.
  • Professionally lead complex environments including local fleets (road and rail), cross dock warehouses - multiple commodity and temperature zones and collaborating with the broader team to maximise linehaul capacity.
  • Provide strong leadership to a diverse team of employees, managing performance, objective setting, and profit & loss management.
  • Develop and maintain good working relationships with new and existing customers, ensuring to communicate effectively and deliver on commitments.
  • Responsible for the safe and cost-effective management of all operational and administrative activity, budgeted labour, and site maintenance requirements.

About You:

To succeed in this role, we anticipate you will be able to demonstrate:

  • Senior leadership experience (minimum 5 years) with diverse teams, ideally in the same or similar industry.
  • Previous experience setting a safe working environment where safety is promoted and prioritised.
  • Exceptional customer service & people skills, developing excellent working relationships with current and potential customers.
  • Previous experience managing organisational finances, implementing cost effective options and business reporting.
  • Process driven with high level reasoning, problem solving and planning skills.
  • Ability to manage your own time, meet deadlines and take responsibility for your output and the quality of your work.

We pride ourselves on working in a way that brings our Values to life every day.

What We Offer:

  • Career development opportunities in a growing organisation.
  • A family-oriented company culture that values safety, support, and inclusivity.
  • Recognition and rewards for key service milestones.
  • Employee referral and retention bonus programs.
  • Salary packaging options, including novated leases.
  • Discounts with partners such as Qantas, Ringers Western, Bridgestone Tyres, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Lindsay Group is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, veterans, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. All applicants will be considered fairly regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or veteran status.

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