Distribution Centre Manager

 Coles Supermarkets   Eastern Creek 


Requisition ID: 54113 

Employment Type: Full time 


Good things start here

Hi, we’re Coles Group. We’re on a mission to sustainably feed all Australians to help them live healthier, happier lives.
 

About the role

Bridging the gap between our suppliers, distribution centres and stores, our Supply Chain team works with thousands of trusted businesses every day. We work hard to make life easier, safer and more sustainable across our network, as well as maintain the availability and quality of our products for our customers.

We’re looking for an exceptional DC Manager to join our team.

What you’ll be doing
You’ll work to deliver site operational performance in-line with financial performance and business strategy. You’ll drive forward to ensure service to customers, have full responsibility in relation to positive full year financial budget results and take the mantle as a champion of safety.

Other ways you can make an impact include:

• motivating and leading the operations team to achieve high standards of performance, while coaching and mentoring individuals to identify development needs
• continuing a positive, pro-active, team-based culture within the operations team through regular and effective communications with the workforce
• identifying and implementing changes in the operational function to raise standards of performance
• a strong focus on store service by building and maintaining positive relationships through constructive communication and progressive actions
• developing and implementing communication channels with all levels of the business (both internal customers and external customers)
• building succession plans for the site team through ownership, accountability, support and empowerment

#LI-OPS

Good things you’ll need

• a successful track record in overall business unit management with leadership responsibilities in change management, cultural development and continuous improvement
• demonstrated experience in leading large teams in a fast-paced, unionised DC environment is preferred
• highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate, influence, present to and manage relationships with various levels of management and teams
• a result driven mentality with proven capability in a changing environment
• the ability to manage end to end processes within a warehousing environment from receiving to despatch and all parts of logistics
• exposure to developing reporting matrixes, as well as an awareness in relation to the cost implications of different resource management decisions

Why Coles?
Join a big team, get big benefits. You can look forward to great discounts across all our supermarkets and brands, and even a chance to taste-test new products. You’ll be stepping into a culture that truly values what you do and celebrates your success.

As part of our focus on achieving a gender balanced workforce, we belong to the WORK180 network as an endorsed employer for women.

But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. You can explore all this and more at our Coles Careers website. 

For everyone who shares our passion
We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs – so reach out to us at www.careers.colesgroup.com.au > Careers for everyone > Disability employment.

Keen as a bean? Just lettuce know
If you like the sound of us (and our corny food puns), then jump in and submit your application. We’d love to hear from you!