DC Operations Manager

Due to extraordinary growth of MECCA, including the growth of our incredible team at our Distribution Centre, we are excited to recruit a newly created position for a DC Operations Manager - Night Shift to drive the accurate and efficient movement of all MECCA product from receipt into our Distribution Centre to its destination – whether it be stores or our online customers! 

Our Distribution Centre (DC) is a purpose-built, state-of-the-art facility in Tullamarine, Melbourne, and truly is the beating heart of our business. Our DC serves two critically important functions: 

• Receiving shipments from our suppliers and distributing those products to our more than 100 bricks-and-mortar stores across Australia and New Zealand; and 
• Fulfilling online orders placed by our customers on our website, ensuring that they receive their online order securely and carefully wrapped, on time and in full. 

Our DC team is made up of over 500 team members and agency contractors, who work together to keep MECCA running like clockwork across three core shifts (day, afternoon, and night shifts).  

We care deeply about the safety of our team and creating a high-performing culture to consistently meet our customer’s needs. So as our Night Shift Operations Manager, you will play an instrumental role by inspiring your supervisors and the broader DC team. 
 

The role that you could play: 

We are searching for DC Operations Manager supporting our Night shift operations.

You will primarily work Night shift hours, playing a pivotal role in the talent management of our approximately 30 + night shift team members, this number will grow during peak volume periods. This role will be an essential role in ensuring the smooth and consistent operations from our Night shift into Day shift.  

Some of your responsibilities will include: 

• Leading and maintaining a safe workplace for team members, contractors and visitors by applying and educating the team on company and legislative standards
• Coordinating, managing and continuously reviewing the allocation and performance of resources to ensure service and productivity standards/targets are met 
• Establishing policies, procedures and processes that improve efficiency, reduce cost and maintain a great working environment 
• Being a change agent and member of the DC Leadership Team to grow and continue optimising MECCA’s broader supply chain 
• Fostering a culture of learning, career development, safety and inclusiveness 

  Please note: Our Night Shift roster is an ongoing full time, Sunday-Thursday night cadence.
  Shifts run between 10pm - 6am.
   

What You Will Bring: 

You will have proven experience working in a fast-paced distribution or senior operations management role and able to manage a standard DC operation as well as an e-commerce function within a DC. 

You will pride yourself on being a proactive and visible leader who is able to effectively prioritise within a busy warehouse environment and build long-lasting relationships. 
 

You will also be able to demonstrate the following: 

• Knowledge of warehouse management technologies and systems 
• The ability to manage and develop a workforce of over 100 team members
• Experience in an automated environment is preferred 
• A genuine passion for leadership 
• The ability to be in both the detail and think strategically 
• A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Information Systems or Business Management is highly desired 
   

Your Life At MECCA  

Whilst we are singularly focused on our #CustomerFirst mantra, we know that wouldn’t be possible without an incredible team that is guided by our MECCA values and motivated each and every day to be solutions focused, innovative, collaborative and adaptable, and have a bit of fun along the way! 

Some of our other team member benefits include:  

• Professional development programs and first-class digitised learning offering 
• Health and well-being initiatives 
• Reward and recognition programs 
• Access to bonus and incentive programs  
• Quarterly product allowance  
• Unlimited 40% discount  

There are also so many other ways in which you’ll be made to feel part of the MECCA story as we love to celebrate, surprise and delight our team along the way.  

To learn more about life at MECCA Brands, follow us on LinkedIn at MECCA Brands or @lifeatmecca and for all current opportunities, visit www.mecca.com.au/careers