Assistant Distribution Manager

• Join a hardworking team, and stand shoulder to shoulder with people you trust
• Fantastic benefits, 20 weeks parental leave and paid volunteer days
• Full training and ongoing support provided

So much good. So let’s make it better.

You might not have heard of us, but we're sure you know the high-quality brands and products we’ve been distributing to the building industry for almost 40 years.

With 25 locations across Australia, Lincoln Sentry is a proud part of the DuluxGroup family so we can support you as you grow with us. And while work is important, our top priority is to ensure you stay safe on the job, and get home to the people who matter most.

We’re really proud of all we’ve achieved over the years. But we’ve really only scratched the surface. Join us as our Assistant Distribution Manager and help us as we take something great and make it better.

Your opportunity

As an Assistant Distribution Manager for Lincoln Sentry, this role is a key part of the site leadership group whose collective aim is to develop and lead the operational and customer service excellence in the distribution function in the Preston’s Distribution Centre.

Responsibilities

• Lead the continuous improvement of the site safety culture for all staff and visitors
• Champion the safety strategy for the site and ensure adherence to strategy by all staff
• Set and deliver training for compliance for all staff
• Review stock discrepancies
• Review accuracy of orders picked, packed, receipted, and put away and identify areas for improvement
• Manage resources in line with budget requirements to ensure productivity targets are maintained and budgets are met
• Identify and build development plans for high performing staff with a focus on enhancing capability and increasing efficiency and to ensure they are skilled for current roles and ready for future roles
• Conduct annual performance reviews and provide informal feedback to staff on a regular basis
• Foster the training and development needs of the team
• Mentor Team Leaders to promote continuous improvement practices

Skills & Experience

• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has passion for success
• Sound leadership and development experience ideally in a warehouse environment
• Previous experience with the management of stock levels within a small to medium warehousing environment
• Demonstrated experience working in a similar environment, involving the management of a retail store environment and/or distribution
• The ability to seek out improvements and drive process enhancements
• Strong safety focus

Why choose us?

You know when you get to do good, quality work with people you actually like? It feels good, eh? At Lincoln Sentry, you’ll find no-nonsense people who get in and get it done. We roll up our sleeves, share the load, then head home, safe and sound.

Tegan loves working for Lincoln Sentry because it means she can achieve a healthy work-life balance as she raises her young family.

“I’ve learned how to step back more here. I think it’s important to have a good work-life balance, and Lincoln Sentry is very supportive of that. You shouldn’t have to pull astronomical hours to get your job done. Here, you get all the tools and resources you need to find the balance that’s right for you.”

We know you give a lot. So here’s some of what you’ll get in return:

• Industry-leading professional development programs
• 20 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers
• Total wellbeing support through our wellbeing app and our LifeWorks Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly Employee Celebration Program and Quarterly XCEED Program to recognize and reward your hard work
• Up to $1000 a year back on out-of-pocket medical expenses, through our ‘Gap Plan’
• ‘Supporting our Communities’ employee action day

Looking for more? If you want to step up, there’s space for you to learn and progress - at Lincoln Sentry, DuluxGroup and beyond. Realizing your full potential starts here.

Help us take something great and make it better

There’s so much potential here for the taking.

We have the plan. Now we just need you.

We are proudly part of DuluxGroup, so one of our DuluxGroup team members will contact you throughout the recruitment process on behalf of Lincoln Sentry.

DuluxGroup is proudly an equal opportunity employer. Talent is our only criteria. Let us know by emailing duluxcareers@duluxgroup.com.au if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process so we can support you to present your best self.