The Site Operations Manager will oversee daily operations at DHL’s Truganina facility, ensuring safe, efficient and reliable service delivery. Requirements typically include experience managing warehouse, logistics or distribution operations; demonstrated leadership of teams; knowledge of workplace health and safety; strong planning, performance management and problem-solving skills; and confidence using operational systems and data. Experience in a high-volume environment, continuous improvement, customer service and budget control is desirable. The successful candidate is expected to lead by example, meet productivity and service targets, maintain compliance, develop employees and collaborate effectively with customers, transport providers and internal stakeholders. Flexibility to work across operational hours and a practical, hands-on management style are likely to be important.
DHL is a global logistics and supply chain company operating in more than 220 countries and territories. It provides express delivery, freight transportation, contract logistics, warehousing, supply chain management and e-commerce services. DHL is part of DHL Group and operates well-known divisions including DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding, DHL Supply Chain and DHL eCommerce. In Australia, the company supports businesses across retail, manufacturing, technology, healthcare and other industries through a broad network of facilities, transport services and logistics professionals. The organisation places strong emphasis on customer service, operational excellence, safety, sustainability and employee development. The Truganina site is located in Melbourne’s western industrial and logistics corridor, an important area for warehousing, distribution and connections to major road, rail and airport infrastructure.
Australia offers strong opportunities in logistics, warehousing, transport, healthcare, construction, technology, engineering, hospitality and professional services. Its workplace culture is generally practical, relatively informal and focused on safety, teamwork, direct communication and work-life balance. Lifestyle varies from Melbourne’s cool, arts-oriented urban environment to warmer coastal cities and regional areas, with extensive outdoor, sporting and travel opportunities. Truganina is a suburban industrial area west of Melbourne, so access to a car is often useful, although public transport is available. Work rights depend on visa status. Skilled workers may consider employer-sponsored, skilled independent, state-nominated or temporary pathways, while working holiday arrangements may suit eligible younger applicants. Requirements, occupation lists and salary thresholds change, so applicants should check current information through Australia’s Department of Home Affairs. Relocation costs, housing, healthcare arrangements and tax obligations should also be planned before moving.
Make sure pop-ups and redirects are enabled in your browser settings.
Ooops
Something went wrong, a few job details could not be loaded but you can still apply directly below:
Fetching job details, please wait...