General Manager – Logistics Operations (Melbourne)

We are partnering with a well known Australian favourite who are undergoing a significant transformation across its supply chain network. This is a great opportunity to lead our clients full logistics operation with full accountability of their multi-site, highly automated distribution network, where the focus is on enhancing performance, driving operational excellence, and building a best in class logistics function. This role will suit a proven logistics leader who enjoys operating in complex, rapid paced environments and has a track record of delivering large scale transformation in highly automated operations. Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end warehouse and distribution operations across multiple sites nationally
- Drive performance across a network of automated DCs, improving throughput, accuracy, and service levels
- Identify and execute operational improvements to stabilise and optimise a challenged network
- Build and lead high-performing leadership teams across each site
- Partner closely with senior stakeholders across supply chain, retail and commercial functions
- Implement best practice processes across safety, cost, service, and efficiency
- Lead change and transformation initiatives across systems, people, and processes About You:
- Proven experience in a senior logistics / warehouse leadership role (GM / Head of level)
- Strong background managing multi-site distribution networks, ideally within retail, FMCG, or eCommerce
- Experience working within highly automated environments (e.g. ASRS, robotics, sortation systems)
- Demonstrated success in turnaround, transformation, or performance improvement environments
- A hands‑on, visible leadership style with the ability to influence at all levels
- Strong commercial acumen with a focus on driving both service and cost outcomes Why This Role?
- Opportunity to lead a large-scale, nationally significant logistics network
- High level of autonomy and influence across the end-to-end supply chain
- A genuine transformation mandate with strong executive support
- Competitive executive package on offer #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rn9ii