Distribution Manager
Job no: 50023053
Work type: Full Time
Location: Melbourne - South
Distribution Manager – Visy Board
Location: Dandenong, VIC
At Visy, we want to shape the future. Together, we drive innovation, create sustainable solutions, and solve the problems that matter. Join us and be part of a team making a real impact.
The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a Distribution Manager to join our Visy Board team in Dandenong. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will manage all outbound freight and warehousing operations, with a focus on high service levels, safety and cost efficiency.
You will lead a team of supervisors, operators, and owner drivers, while working closely with scheduling, sales, production and external carriers. You’ll play a key role in ensuring DIFOT targets are met, inventory is well-managed, and distribution runs smoothly every day.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead warehouse and finished goods dispatch operations, including inventory control, stock movements, loading and delivery.
- Manage a team including day and afternoon shift Dispatch Supervisors, and owner drivers.
- Maintain DIFOT >95%, ensuring high standards of customer delivery performance.
- Drive compliance with OHSE, chain of responsibility and all operational legislation.
- Maintain accurate stock levels including 3PL oversight and reporting.
- Control operating costs to budget, track and report on distribution P&L items.
- Work with procurement, finance and external vendors to ensure efficient freight and storage.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of purchase order processes.
- Oversee asset and equipment condition, rental, and repair reporting.
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement within the team.
What You Will Bring to the Team
- Proven experience managing warehousing, transport or distribution in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong leadership and people management experience.
- Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal communication.
- Solid understanding of inventory systems and ERP platforms (SAP preferred).
- Strong knowledge of COR, OHSE compliance and warehouse operations.
- Ability to manage cost controls, budgeting and supplier performance.
- Forklift license desirable.
What You’ll Love When You Join Us
- Impact: A key leadership role in a fast-paced, high-volume operation.
- Development: Opportunities to grow within Visy’s logistics and operations network.
- Stability: Join a well-established business with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Culture: Work with a motivated team focused on service and safety.
Ready to lead distribution in one of Visy’s major board sites? Apply now!
You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria, which includes a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing).
Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
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