Warehouse & distribution manager (Australia)

About Us At Mauri, we believe in the power of baking to bring people together. As part of the George Weston Foods Group, we're a leading supplier of high-quality flours, yeasts, pre-mixes, improvers, grains, and animal nutrition across Australia and New Zealand. Every day, we work through insight and innovation to help bakers thrive—and together, we sustainably feed the nation About the Role We're seeking an experienced Warehouse & Distribution Manager to lead operations at our Enfield DC. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for both warehouse operations and transport coordination, managing a fast-paced environment with multiple internal and external stakeholders. You'll bring a proactive, solutions-focused approach to improving performance, strengthening systems, and leading a high-performing team. Key responsibilities include:
* Leading day-to-day warehouse and distribution operations, including inbound, outbound, inventory, and transport coordination
* Managing relationships with external logistics and service providers
* Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, improving warehouse processes, and overall operational efficiency
* Partnering with internal teams such as production, quality, sales and safety, to balance competing priorities and delivery expectations
* Leading and developing the warehouse team, managing performance and employee relations while driving a strong safety and engagement culture This role operates in a large-scale FMCG environment, requiring strong judgment, adaptability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. About You You're an experienced leader who thrives in a fast-paced, operational environment. You bring a balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, with the confidence to work with stakeholders across all levels. You will bring:
* Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience navigating competing priorities across internal teams and external partners
* Confidence in managing supplier relationships and having constructive, outcome-focused conversations
* A continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities and implement practical solutions
* Strong warehousing experience and knowledge with an understanding of inventory management, stock control, and traceability processes
* Demonstrated people leadership capability in an industrial environment with high emotional intelligence, with the ability to manage performance, conflict, and team engagement Experience in food manufacturing is advantageous, with an understanding of HACCP and quality standards preferred. What's on offer at Mauri?
* A genuine focus on personal development.
* A culture that celebrates diversity and authenticity.
* A chance to make a lasting impact in a legacy-defining project GWF is an equal-opportunity employer and invites applications from diverse backgrounds. We value social and cultural diversity and are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the provision of a safe and healthy work workplace. We have a Safe, Courageous, Trusting, and Collaborative culture, in line with our values. Best of all it is a great place to work, where you can bring your authentic self! Start the Conversation If this sounds like your kind of challenge, we'd love to hear from you. We welcome applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI community, and people living with disabilities. Let us know how we can support a barrier-free recruitment process by emailing: Learn more at mauri.com.au and gwf.com.au. LI-MAURI Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qlq8d