Based at Inghams state of the art, purpose-built Distribution Centre in Truganina, reporting to the DC Manager, you'll manage day-to-day warehouse operations. Leading our supervisory team, you'll drive performance, maintain service levels, and achieve supply targets.
You'll champion continuous improvement and best practice, supported by strong mentorship and leadership skills. We're seeking someone with supply chain expertise, initiative, resilience and a genuine commitment to progressing within Inghams.
Daily tasks
Manage the day-to-day operations of the DC, providing support to the DC Manager as required
Foster a proactive culture within the facility, making safety a top priority
Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships, both internal and external, based on mutual respect and commitment to deliver exceptional service on time sensitive supply chain deadlines
Engage and motivate your team through effective people management strategies
Lead, coach and develop a high performing operations team, ensuring compliance to all policies and procedures, providing clear expectations, ongoing feedback and support
Efficient resource allocation ensuring labour, equipment and transport are utilised to maximise both safety and profitability while meeting the customers' needs
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process optimisation and cost reduction
Analyse of data and performance metrics to drive and embed continuous improvement
Implement strategic initiatives to optimise the overall value of the business and contribute to its growth and success
Establish and ensure maintenance programmes are carried out




Manage the day-day warehouse operations independently to ensure tasks are carried out efficiently
Ensure consistent demonstration of guiding principles, behaviours and Inghams values
You will bring to this role
Significant experience in managing warehouse and distribution centres within an FMCG environment with a proven track record of achieving positive operational outcomes
Excellent knowledge of supply chain logistics within an FMCG environment including demonstrable understanding of Cold Chain Operations, Good Manufacturing Practices and HACCP
Proven track record of driving continuous improvement initiatives including knowledge of 5S, Total Productive Manufacturing, LEAN/Six Sigma
Willingness to take initiative and drive results to ensure business KPIs are met and exceeded whilst upholding the highest levels of safety and customer service
Solid people leadership and engagement skills with the ability to build a collaborative working environment
Strong analytical skills with effective P&L; and budget management skills
Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate cross functionally to build strong relationships and influence key stakeholders
Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and adapt in a dynamic business environment
On call availability (24/7) to support the team when required
We're looking for people who arecurious, caring, courageous and committed to join us; people who want to contribute their best work every single dayand continue delivering deliciously good food that's...Always Good!
Inghams values diverse experiences. If your skills align with some but not all of the listed requirements, we encourage you to still apply and explore the opportunity to join our team.
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📌 Dc Operations Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Inghams Enterprises
📍 Melbourne