Distribution Centre Manager (DCM) – WA
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Stirlings, established in 1973, is a privately owned stockholding & processing distributor of Stainless & Performance Steel products. Simply, we import materials, stock them, process them into different forms, and sell them to our customers around Australia and internationally. Our top-quality Performance products have made it into factories, bridges, buildings, sculptures, vehicles, ships, and more.
We at Stirlings pride ourselves on being a privately owned business. Despite our continuously growing operations nationwide, we assure you that as a member of the Stirlings team, you will also become a member of the family. Your new job with us will be stable, and you will be professionally trained on the job and receive a multitude of benefits for your work.
We are seeking a hands-on Distribution Centre Manager to lead our Bibra Lake – WA Operations. This role requires a strong floor presence, leading by example while driving continuous improvement across warehouse operations, team performance, safety, and service delivery.
About You
You are a confident and approachable leader who thrives in a fast-paced warehouse operations environment and enjoys being actively involved in day-to-day operations. You bring a strong focus on people leadership, safety, and customer service, and you know how to balance operational demands with team development.
You will demonstrate:
- Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills
- A visible, hands-on management style with active engagement on the warehouse floor
- Proven ability to manage people, workloads, rosters, and resources effectively
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to coach, train, and support team members
- Experience managing HR-related matters, including performance conversations and behaviour expectations
- A service-focused mindset with strong internal and external communication skills
- Solid understanding of warehousing and distribution systems, documentation, and processes
- Ability to prioritise and organise in a fast-paced environment
- Intermediate computer skills
- Advanced knowledge of safe handling, care, and storage of products
- Strong commitment to WHS and safe work practices
- High attention to detail and accuracy
Licences required:
- Forklift Licence
- Order Picker Licence
- MR/HR (desirable)
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Operations Manager – Distribution Centres, your responsibilities will include:
- Maintaining a strong, hands-on presence within the warehouse
- Leading and fostering a positive, safe, and supportive workplace culture
- Delivering high-quality service to internal and external customers
- Achieving strong DIFOT performance and reliable service standards
- Managing staffing levels, scheduling, workloads, and roster planning
- Leading onboarding, training, and ongoing skills development
- Managing HR matters respectfully and in line with company values and policies
- Monitoring and reporting on WA Operations performance and operational metrics.
- Coaching, leading, and performance managing the dispatch team
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated operations team at Bibra Lake while driving operational excellence, continuous improvement, and a strong, people-focused culture.
Sound good?
Stirlings Performance Steels strongly supports internal career development, with excellent opportunities for progression, internal transfers, and promotion.
If you’re looking for your next challenge and believe you have what it takes to be part of the Stirlings family, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your cover letter and resume.
Thank you.
