State Logistics Manager - WA

Company: Metcash Trading Limited
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 16, 2025

Job Description:

Joining the Metcash FamilyAt Metcash, you're part of something bigger. You have all the perks of a small business heart, without missing out on the big business support.Being part of something bigger means you're part of a strong purpose, where the work you do makes a big difference to independent business and local communities. It opens a sea of opportunities to develop yourself, grow your career, thrive your way and make your mark. And you'll be part of our high performing team, where you reap the rewards of our collective success now and into the future.About the OpportunityAs a key leader within the WA Food & Liquor team, the State Logistics Manager is responsible for defining business plans and leading a team of managers and supervisors to achieve safety, service, engagement, operational, and financial targets.This role is pivotal in building and developing a high-performing team, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a strong safety culture. The State Logistics Manager ensures the smooth operation of the Distribution Centre, maintains strong stakeholder relationships, and promotes collaboration across the business. Additionally, the role contributes to shaping national supply chain strategy and capability development.In this Role

• Lead by example to embed workplace health and safety into daily operations.
• Foster a positive safety culture and enforce safe working practices.
• Drive proactive safety behaviors and track leading safety indicators.
• Make hazard identification and resolution a standard part of operations.
• Lead injury prevention and early intervention efforts for a safer work environment.
• Support and implement new Safety, Health, and Environment initiatives.
• Ensure full compliance with WHS, COR, and HACCP regulations.
• Develop annual business plans and operational budgets with DC and State teams.
• Align logistics resources across recruitment, training, and warehouse operations.
• Drive high-impact continuous improvement projects and share industry best practices.You're Likely a Match If
• Over 10 years of experience in high-volume logistics operations.
• Proven ability to uphold and manage high health and safety standards.
• Track record of leading large teams (300+), fostering a high-performance culture.
• Expertise in automated systems and WMS, with TMS experience preferred.
• Strong strategic thinking with a hands-on approach to execution.
• Advanced planning, organization, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated leadership in driving cultural transformation and team engagement.
• Commercial acumen with experience managing budgets and P&L.
• Experience in Enterprise Agreement (EA) negotiations is an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project.Life at MetcashExperience a supportive and flexible work environment. We are a FlexReady accredited workplace!Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave every year after your first year.Benefit from 2 well-being days and 1 volunteer day annually.An abundance of learning, development, and career growth opportunities.12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for primary carers.Proudly awarded the "Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion".---A neutral gender pay gap of under 5% as published by WGEA 2023-2024.Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia.Incredible value discounts and perks through our team member app, "Our Local".About UsMetcash is Australia's leading wholesale distribution company, with revenue exceeding $18 billion in FY24. We're also an ASX top 100 listed company.We believe that it is absolutely vital to Australia that there is a sustainable, independent, family-owned business sector. Independent retailers support their local communities. We help them to be the 'Best Store in Their Town' by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support across our food, liquor and hardware pillars.We're dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Joining our team means becoming part of something bigger, a company that actively promotes diversity, champions charitable causes, and supports environmental efforts. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including First Nations. If you have any specific support or access needs, please don't hesitate to inform us when you apply. Rest assured; your personal information will be handled with the utmost confidentiality in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
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