Job Overview & Organization Mission

Direct operations, high-bay automated storage, and frontline workforce leadership for a flagship 80,000 sqm distribution hub.

Linfox Australia is recruiting an experienced General Manager to oversee our mega automated distribution centre in Dandenong South, Victoria. You will command warehouse operations, multi-temperature cold chain storage, AGV automated sorting systems, and a team of 400+ logistics personnel serving premier national FMCG retailers.

As a key member of the team at Linfox Australia in Melbourne, VIC, you will play a central role in driving excellence, upholding top-tier Australian industry standards, and contributing directly to the strategic milestones of one of the nation’s premier employers.

Key Duties & Core Responsibilities

In this critical role, your operational duties and key performance responsibilities will encompass:

• Provide operational: Provide operational leadership and P&L accountability for a high-velocity 24/7 distribution facility.
• Oversee automated: Oversee automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), shuttle systems, and SAP EWM integrations.
• Enforce strict: Enforce strict Chain of Responsibility (CoR) and National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) safety compliance.
• Drive labor: Drive labor productivity (DIFOT), order fulfillment accuracy, and dispatch turnaround times.
• Foster positive: Foster positive enterprise bargaining agreement (EBA) union relations and frontline engagement.

Required Qualifications, Licenses & Experience

To be successful in this position at Linfox Australia, candidates are expected to satisfy the following essential selection criteria:

• Mandatory Qualification: Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Industrial Engineering.
• Relevant Experience: Minimum 5+ Years of verified industry experience in Australia or recognized overseas equivalence.
• Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Industrial Engineering.
• 8+ years executive warehouse management experience in automated tier-1 distribution centres.
• In-depth knowledge of Chain of Responsibility laws and heavy vehicle fatigue management.
• Proven leadership navigating complex industrial relations environments.

Core Competencies & Key Technical Proficiencies

The successful applicant will possess demonstrated capabilities across the following domain skill sets:

Salary, Compensation & Employee Benefits

At Linfox Australia, we understand that our people drive our achievements. An outstanding remuneration and wellbeing package is provided in line with Australian benchmarks:

• Competitive Remuneration: AU$190,000 – AU$240,000 per year + standard Australian Superannuation (11.5%).
• Executive package $190,000 – $240,000 + company vehicle / allowance + super + Linfox executive bonus.
• Lead Australia’s most advanced logistics infrastructure asset.
• Unrivalled long-term career security with a proud Australian family-owned enterprise.
• Leave Entitlements: 4 weeks annual leave (with 17.5% annual leave loading where applicable) plus 10 days paid personal/carer’s leave.
• Flexible Work: Progressive work-life balance options with supportive corporate culture and leadership development pathways.

About the Employer: Linfox Australia

Linfox is Asia Pacific’s largest privately-owned logistics company, moving goods across road, rail, and sea with state-of-the-art warehouses.

Linfox Australia is deeply committed to building diverse, equitable, and culturally inclusive work environments. We proudly celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all qualified individuals including First Nations Australians, people with disabilities, and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Application Process & Next Steps

Applications for this position are currently open and being reviewed on a rolling basis. Suitable candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible before the published closing date.

Please prepare an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a tailored Cover Letter highlighting your relevant experience against the key selection criteria outlined above.

To proceed with your application, click the Apply on Employer Site button to access the official Linfox Australia careers gateway.