- Global Brand with over 137+ years of brand presence
- Join a great team where safety is at the heart of everything we do
- Based in Carole Park - 30 minutes from Brisbane CBD | Free parking onsite
James Hardie Industries is the world’s #1 producer and marketer of high-performance fibre cement and fibre gypsum building solutions. As a local manufacturer, trusted innovator and industry leader James Hardie empowers homeowners and trade professionals to achieve dream modern homes with premium quality solutions that deliver endless design possibilities, trusted protection, and long-lasting beauty.
With a diverse workforce across Asia Pacific, our company culture is built on providing a foundation of “Zero Harm” and creating a positive impact in communities. We have a relentless focus on achievement, learning and continuous improvement.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Head of Distribution, the Distribution Centre Manager role will be responsible in leading the safe and efficient day-to-day operations of the Distribution Centre, driving performance across service, cost, quality, and people outcomes to meet business needs, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements.
A core focus of the role is achieving Zero Harm, driving continuous improvement, and embedding best practice warehouse, logistics, and transportation operations.
What you’ll do
- Lead and embed a Zero Harm culture, ensuring Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), Chain of Responsibility (CoR), and safety compliance across all operations while partnering with EHS to drive continuous improvement.
- Lead daily warehouse and distribution operations, ensuring safe and efficient coordination of customer pickups, inbound and outbound transfers, and direct-to-customer deliveries.
- Deliver key operational outcomes including DIFOT (Delivered In Full On Time), productivity, cost control, inventory accuracy, and service performance.
- Coach, develop and lead a high-performing warehouse team while driving capability and ensuring effective use of SAP WMS.
- Deliver strong operational outcomes across safety, productivity, cost, DIFOT, and inventory performance.
- Plan and manage daily transport and loading operations, manage carriers, and ensure CoR compliance while delivering safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery to customers.
- Oversee quality, compliance, and inventory control by monitoring performance metrics, ensuring accurate stock management (including stocktakes), and maintaining adherence to regulatory and internal standards.
- Work closely with the Head of Operations and key stakeholders to develop and deliver the annual Operating Plan (OGSM), values, KPIs, and metrics.
- Drive best practice standards across distribution centre operations and lead improvement initiatives and projects.
What you’ll bring
- Minimum 10 years in a distribution, warehouse and logistics leadership role
- Degree qualified with a major in supply chain management or related field preferred
- Experience in direct supervision and management of freight and transport companies
- Hands on approach to developing and mentoring the warehouse teams to drive operational improvements through staff development
- Very strong analytical skillsets including ability to analyse and interpret data and make judgement calls accordingly
- Strong people management skills with proven success in shaping team culture and measuring impact through engagement and performance outcomes
- Has worked in a 12hr to 24hr operations
- Advanced competency in Microsoft Office and experience working with systems such as SAP Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Transport Management System (TMS)
- Forklift licence preferred, or a solid understanding of forklift operations and safety requirements.
Working @ James Hardie
At James Hardie, our people are at the centre of everything we do. We provide the opportunity for people who value clear vision and a diverse culture to build a career in one of the most well recognised local manufacturing brands. Here’s what you can expect when you join our Smart, Driven and Real team:
- Stable growth at a global building products manufacturer
- Bonus scheme for all eligible employees
- Product discounts
- Paid parental leave of 16 weeks for the Primary Carer (including super) and two weeks for secondary carer
- 2 Volunteer days per year
- Plenty of employee rewards and benefits including a rewards and recognition program
- Fitness Passport Program
- Online shopping discounts
- International & domestic development and progression opportunities
- Access to thousands of free self-development modules via James Hardie University
- Employee Assistance Program access for you & your immediate family members
- Hassle free, no cost and confidential access to our onsite psychologists & physiotherapists (specific sites)
Proudly providing Australian Made fibre cement to the market for over 100 years.
It’s Possible™ with James Hardie
