Depot Manager - Morwell

Lead a major regional transport operation with one of Australia's most respected family-owned logistics businesses. Since 1932, Dyers Distribution has built a reputation for delivering reliable transport and warehousing solutions across Australia. Proudly family-owned and headquartered in Gippsland, we employ more than 500 people nationally and continue to invest in our people, infrastructure, and future growth.

With established operations across Sale, Bairnsdale, Morwell and Dandenong, Dyers Distribution is a trusted logistics partner to some of Australia's largest companies, specialising in general freight, supermarket distribution and FMCG supply chain services.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced and motivated Depot Manager to lead our Morwell operation.

About the Opportunity

This is a pivotal leadership position with responsibility for one of our key operational sites. Reporting to senior management, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across transport, warehousing, safety, customer service and people performance.

You will lead a highly capable team of seven supervisors and team leaders, driving operational excellence while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, customer focus and continuous improvement.

This role suits a hands-on leader who enjoys balancing day-to-day operational requirements with longer-term planning, team development and business improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead, coach and develop supervisors, team leaders and frontline employees.
- Drive a culture of safety excellence and ensure compliance with Chain of Responsibility (CoR), Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) and all regulatory requirements.
- Deliver outstanding service outcomes for customers through effective operational planning and execution.
- Monitor and improve key performance indicators relating to service, productivity, asset utilisation, labour efficiency and cost management.




- Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities across transport and warehouse operations.
- Manage fleet and operational resources to maximise efficiency and profitability.
- Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, internal stakeholders and industry partners.
- Contribute to strategic planning and support the ongoing growth of the business.

About You To succeed in this role, you will be an influential people leader with a proven ability to deliver results in fast-paced operational environments.

You will bring

- Demonstrated leadership experience within transport, logistics, warehousing, supply chain or a similar operational industry.
- A track record of building, mentoring and leading high-performing teams.
- Robust commercial awareness and operational decision-making skills.
- Experience analysing operational data to drive performance and continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving abilities.
- A commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
- Tertiary qualifications in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Management or a related discipline (desirable).

While transport and logistics experience is preferred, we welcome applications from senior operational leaders from manufacturing, distribution, industrial services or other comparable environments. Why Join Dyers Distribution?

- Join a well-established and growing Australian family business with over 90 years of history.
- Lead a significant regional operation with genuine influence over performance and outcomes.
- Work alongside an experienced leadership team committed to continuous improvement.
- Competitive salary package including a fully maintained company vehicle.
- Long-term career development opportunities within a growing national organisation.
- Be part of a business that values its people, customers and local communities.

Apply Now If you are a results-driven leader looking for an opportunity to shape culture, drive operational excellence and contribute to the continued success of a respected Australian transport company, we encourage you to apply.

Take the next step in your leadership career with Dyers Distribution.

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