National Warehouse Facilities & Services Manager

Benefits:Option for role to be based out of our Brisbane, Lidcombe or Scoresby sites Work for the No.1 Dairy company in the worldExcellent career progression opportunitiesBe part of a friendly team in a fast past environmentAccess to the 'Milk Bar' our internal savings reward systemCompetitive Salary + Car Allowance + Super + Bonus Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for operational excellence? For this newly created role, We are seeking an experienced National Warehouse Facilities & Services Manager to provide leadership through influence & negotiation, be responsible for the strategic and operational management of facilities and assets across national distribution centers.This role exists to ensure infrastructure reliability, regulatory compliance, cost-effective maintenance, and consistent operational standards. By overseeing preventative maintenance, vendor performance and projects, the role supports long-term asset longevity, operational efficiency, and alignment with the organization's strategic goals. Key Responsibilities Facilities & Asset Management - Oversight of DC infrastructure, equipment, and MHE to ensure operational efficiency and asset longevity.Preventative Maintenance & Compliance - Implementation of proactive maintenance programs and adherence to safety and regulatory standards.Contract & Vendor Management - Sourcing, negotiating, and managing service providers to deliver cost-effective, high-quality services.Budget & Cost Control - Managing national R&M budgets and cost centers with a focus on financial efficiency and forecasting.Operational Standardisation - Driving consistency in maintenance and operational processes across all national sites.Project & Change Management - Leading facility upgrades, renovations, and supporting change initiatives aligned with strategic plans.Data Analysis & Reporting - Consolidating performance data, generating reports, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) AccountabilitiesPromote and participate in the Safety Management System and develop a proactive safety culture.Be a role model for working safely and promoting a safe working environment.Adhere to safe work procedures and systems in consultation with elected OH&S Representatives and team members. Proactively contribute to the identification and resolution of workplace hazards.Review & manage JSA/ SWMS for all contracted worksFollow Lactalis permit to work systems covering hot works, working at heights, confined space and excavation. Make sure all contractors coming to site setup a Linksafe company profile with up to date insurance documents and each worker’s online inductions are up to date.Comply with all relevant environmental legislative requirements.Actively contribute to reducing waste, conserving water and energy and other sustainability initiatives.Comply with environmental & trade waste management systems.Actively participate in understanding your environmental responsibilities.Leadership Accountabilities Set clear expectations and lead by example. Deliver on your commitments and strive for excellence.Give timely and meaningful feedback to various key stakeholders and internal partners.Adopt a positive approach and appropriately recognise effort and results.Communicate openly and honestly, sharing information and knowledge.Take personal responsibility for performance and outcomes.Drive supportive accountability and engage peers, & internal partners.About YouExtensive experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics environment - Facilities & Asset Management/PMP complianceTertiary qualifications in Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations Manager or Business-related field is preferredProven leadership skills with the ability to coach and motivate employees.FMCG related Logistics experience at national level.Contract & Legal KnowledgeStrong Commercial AcumenR&M/Assets - Budget planning & forecasting Ours is a STORY of a family business created by the Besnier Family in 1933 and is today the worlds’ No. 1 dairy company. We are 85,000 loyal team members working across 100 countries and together we create the #LactalisExperience.Lactalis Australia’s iconic and heritage brands are our PASSION, providing quality and nutritious products for all Australians. We are humble, proud and resilient. We care for our employees, land, farmers and consumers, which is our driving purpose to ensure a responsible and sustainable dairy industry. We take pride in developing our internal talent and encourage entrepreneurship by bringing together pragmatic and tenacious personalities. Our accountability ensures we have ownership within our roles and with our EXPERTISE and dairy "know how", sets us apart.Lactalis is a supporter of reducing barriers that exist due to traditional working practices and therefore flexible work arrangements will be considered for this role.We are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from people regardless of gender, ethnicity, religious beliefs or disability.If you are ready to join the #LactalisExperience Apply now!More about Lactalis Australia Click on the link to learn more about Lactalis Australia and our journey which has led us to become the World’s No.1 Dairy Company https://lactalis.com.au AUD South Brisbane 4101

National Warehouse Facilities & Services Manager

Role can be based out of our Brisbane, Lidcombe or Scoresby sites
Excellent potential for growth and career advancement opportunities
Work with Iconic Australian Brands

Benefits:

Option for role to be based out of our Brisbane, Lidcombe or Scoresby sites
Work for the No.1 Dairy company in the world
Excellent career progression opportunities
Be part of a friendly team in a fast past environment
Access to the 'Milk Bar' our internal savings reward system
Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Super + Bonus

Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for operational excellence?

For this newly created role, We are seeking an experienced National Warehouse Facilities & Services Manager to provide leadership through influence & negotiation, be responsible for the strategic and operational management of facilities and assets across national distribution centers.

This role exists to ensure infrastructure reliability, regulatory compliance, cost-effective maintenance, and consistent operational standards. By overseeing preventative maintenance, vendor performance and projects, the role supports long-term asset longevity, operational efficiency, and alignment with the organization's strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

Facilities & Asset Management - Oversight of DC infrastructure, equipment, and MHE to ensure operational efficiency and asset longevity.
Preventative Maintenance & Compliance - Implementation of proactive maintenance programs and adherence to safety and regulatory standards.
Contract & Vendor Management - Sourcing, negotiating, and managing service providers to deliver cost-effective, high-quality services.
Budget & Cost Control - Managing national R&M budgets and cost centers with a focus on financial efficiency and forecasting.
Operational Standardisation - Driving consistency in maintenance and operational processes across all national sites.
Project & Change Management - Leading facility upgrades, renovations, and supporting change initiatives aligned with strategic plans.
Data Analysis & Reporting - Consolidating performance data, generating reports, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Accountabilities

Promote and participate in the Safety Management System and develop a proactive safety culture.
Be a role model for working safely and promoting a safe working environment.
Adhere to safe work procedures and systems in consultation with elected OH&S Representatives and team members.
Proactively contribute to the identification and resolution of workplace hazards.
Review & manage JSA/ SWMS for all contracted works
Follow Lactalis permit to work systems covering hot works, working at heights, confined space and excavation.
Make sure all contractors coming to site setup a Linksafe company profile with up to date insurance documents and each worker’s online inductions are up to date.
Comply with all relevant environmental legislative requirements.
Actively contribute to reducing waste, conserving water and energy and other sustainability initiatives.
Comply with environmental & trade waste management systems.
Actively participate in understanding your environmental responsibilities.

Leadership Accountabilities

Set clear expectations and lead by example. Deliver on your commitments and strive for excellence.
Give timely and meaningful feedback to various key stakeholders and internal partners.
Adopt a positive approach and appropriately recognise effort and results.
Communicate openly and honestly, sharing information and knowledge.
Take personal responsibility for performance and outcomes.
Drive supportive accountability and engage peers, & internal partners.

About You

Extensive experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics environment - Facilities & Asset Management/PMP compliance
Tertiary qualifications in Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations Manager or Business-related field is preferred
Proven leadership skills with the ability to coach and motivate employees.
FMCG related Logistics experience at national level.
Contract & Legal Knowledge
Strong Commercial Acumen
R&M/Assets - Budget planning & forecasting

Ours is a STORY of a family business created by the Besnier Family in 1933 and is today the worlds’ No. 1 dairy company. We are 85,000 loyal team members working across 100 countries and together we create the #LactalisExperience.

Lactalis Australia’s iconic and heritage brands are our PASSION, providing quality and nutritious products for all Australians. We are humble, proud and resilient. We care for our employees, land, farmers and consumers, which is our driving purpose to ensure a responsible and sustainable dairy industry.

We take pride in developing our internal talent and encourage entrepreneurship by bringing together pragmatic and tenacious personalities. Our accountability ensures we have ownership within our roles and with our EXPERTISE and dairy "know how", sets us apart.

Lactalis is a supporter of reducing barriers that exist due to traditional working practices and therefore flexible work arrangements will be considered for this role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from people regardless of gender, ethnicity, religious beliefs or disability.

If you are ready to join the #LactalisExperience Apply now!

More about Lactalis Australia

Click on the link to learn more about Lactalis Australia and our journey which has led us to become the World’s No.1 Dairy Company https://lactalis.com.au

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