Depot Manager

About the Company: 

 

Lindsay Australia Limited is the largest transporter of fresh and refrigerated produce in Australia.  We are proud of the role we play to support our farmers from planting to packaging, then connecting farmers to retailers and families through our road, rail and logistics network.   This unique and diversified value chain has evolved over our 70 year history; the future is bright and full of opportunity for many to Grow with Lindsay’s.

 

The Role:

 

Our Melbourne depot in Derrimut has a rare opening for a new Depot Manager.

 

This opportunity will see you manage a team of 125 across the site with the support of a strong and close-knit Leadership team. You will be responsible for the safe and cost-effective management of all operational and administrative activity, budgeted labour, and site maintenance requirements.

 

You will be a highly motivated with a progressive mindset and be an excellent communicator.  You will hold a track record in problem solving, be able to navigate and simplify complexity, and effectively lead by example with energy to nurture a service focused performance-based culture where all individuals act like owners.

 

Your Main Responsibilities Will Include But Not Limited To:

 

Leadership and Team Development –

• Provide leadership and direction to the depot team.
• Motivate employees & set appropriate individual & team performance goals.
• Conduct performance appraisals.
• Foster a positive work environment.

Operational & Financial Management –

• Evaluate & maximise cost effective options and methods of operation across such areas as: Optimise efficient fleet utilisation. Utilisation of staff and resources Ensuring correct loading and unloading techniques every time to protect product from damage.
• Prepare daily, weekly or month end reports.
• Develop & maintain strong business relationships with current & potential customers.
• Assist in day-to-day operations requirements as required
• At all times, ensuring legislative requirements are met to ensure no breaches/fines

About You:


To succeed in this role, we anticipate you will be able to demonstrate:

• Established experience in a senior leadership role ideally in the same or similar industry or existing supervisory experience with the enthusiasm to move up in your career.
• A highly motivated, genuine and positive leadership style.
• Exceptional customer service & interpersonal skills.
• High level reasoning, problem solving and planning skills.
• Professional presentation with a friendly and helpful manner with an ability to deal effectively with a diverse workforce.
• Ability to manage your own time, meet deadlines and take responsibility for your output and the quality of your work.

We pride ourselves on working in a way that brings our Values to life every day.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer  

 

The Lindsay Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.