National Warehouse Facilities

Role can be based out of our Brisbane, Lidcombe or Scoresby sites
- Excellent potential for growth and career advancement opportunities
- Work with Iconic Australian Brands

**Benefits**:

- ** Option for role to be based out of our Brisbane, Lidcombe or Scoresby sites**:

- Work for the No.1 Dairy company in the world
- Excellent career progression opportunities
- Be part of a friendly team in a fast past environment
- Access to the 'Milk Bar' our internal savings reward system
- Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Super + Bonus

Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for operational excellence?

For this newly created role, We are seeking an experienced National Warehouse Facilities & Services Manager to provide leadership through influence & negotiation, be responsible for the strategic and operational management of facilities and assets across national distribution centers.

This role exists to ensure infrastructure reliability, regulatory compliance, cost-effective maintenance, and consistent operational standards. By overseeing preventative maintenance, vendor performance and projects, the role supports long-term asset longevity, operational efficiency, and alignment with the organization's strategic goals.

**Key Responsibilities**
- **Facilities & Asset Management -**Oversight of DC infrastructure, equipment, and MHE to ensure operational efficiency and asset longevity.
- ** Preventative Maintenance & Compliance -**Implementation of proactive maintenance programs and adherence to safety and regulatory standards.
- ** Contract & Vendor Management -**Sourcing, negotiating, and managing service providers to deliver cost-effective, high-quality services.
- ** Budget & Cost Control -**Managing national R&M budgets and cost centers with a focus on financial efficiency and forecasting.
- ** Operational Standardisation -**Driving consistency in maintenance and operational processes across all national sites.
- ** Project & Change Management -**Leading facility upgrades, renovations, and supporting change initiatives aligned with strategic plans.
- ** Data Analysis & Reporting -**Consolidating performance data, generating reports, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

**Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Accountabilities**
- Promote and participate in the Safety Management System and develop a proactive safety culture.
- Be a role model for working safely and promoting a safe working environment.
- Adhere to safe work procedures and systems in consultation with elected OH&S Representatives and team members.
- Proactively contribute to the identification and resolution of workplace hazards.
- Review & manage JSA/ SWMS for all contracted works
- Follow Lactalis permit to work systems covering hot works, working at heights, confined space and excavation.
- Make sure all contractors coming to site setup a Linksafe company profile with up to date insurance documents and each worker's online inductions are up to date.
- Comply with all relevant environmental legislative requirements.
- Actively contribute to reducing waste, conserving water and energy and other sustainability initiatives.
- Comply with environmental & trade waste management systems.
- Actively participate in understanding your environmental responsibilities.

**Leadership Accountabilities**
- Set clear expectations and lead by example. Deliver on your commitments and strive for excellence.
- Give timely and meaningful feedback to various key stakeholders and internal partners.
- Adopt a positive approach and appropriately recognise effort and results.
- Communicate openly and honestly, sharing information and knowledge.
- Take personal responsibility for performance and outcomes.
- Drive supportive accountability and engage peers, & internal partners.

**About You**
- Extensive experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics environment - Facilities & Asset Management/PMP compliance
- 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.
- FMCG related Logistics experience at national level.
- Contract & Legal Knowledge
- Strong Commercial Acumen
- R&M/Assets - Budget planning & forecasting

Ours is a **STORY** of a family business created by the Besnier Family in 1933 and is today the worlds' No. 1 dairy company. We are 85,000 **loyal** team members working across 100 countries and together we create the **#LactalisExperience**.

Lactalis Australia's iconic and heritage brands are our **PASSION**, providing quality and nutritious products for all Australians. We are **humble, 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 encourage **entrepreneurship** by bringing together **pragmatic** and **tenacious** personalities.