Warehouse Branch Manager, Townsville & Cairns

Warehouse Branch Manager, Townsville & Cairns

Metcash Townsville, Queensland, Australia

Warehouse Branch Manager, Townsville & Cairns

Metcash Townsville, Queensland, Australia

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Joining the Metcash Family

At Metcash, you’re part of something bigger. You get all the perks of a small business heart, without missing out on the big business support.

Joining the Metcash Family

At Metcash, you’re part of something bigger. You get all the perks of a small business heart, without missing out on the big business support.

Australian Liquor Marketers (ALM) is the Liquor wholesale division of Metcash. We are the largest wide range wholesaler to the independent liquor trade. Being part of something bigger in the ALM team is all about making a huge difference for the local retailers, businesses and communities we service. And while you’re championing successful independents, the wider Metcash family is behind you with a sea of opportunities to develop yourself, grow your career, and make your mark.

About The Opportunity

Fantastic opportunity to join ALM as a Warehouse Branch Manager, overseeing operations across our Cairns and Townsville regional warehouse sites.

This leadership role is responsible for driving performance across key areas including safety, service, people management, cost control, and the delivery of operational targets within our liquor distribution network.

A key focus will be on building team capability—providing development opportunities and fostering consistency in execution across both locations to ensure a high-performing, engaged workforce. The role can be based in either Cairns or Townsville.

In this Role

• Develop and implement operational policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure consistency, efficiency, and quality across both sites
• Lead, inspire, and develop branch teams in Cairns and Townsville to achieve individual, team, and business objectives
• Manage budgets and monitor financial performance to ensure targets are met and cost efficiencies are achieved
• Foster strong, collaborative relationships with key clients and internal stakeholders to support business growth and service excellence
• Champion a safety-first culture and ensure full compliance with all health and safety regulations across both locations
• Maintain regular on-site presence at both branches to provide hands-on leadership, oversight, and support

You’re Likely a Match If

Life in ALM at Metcash

Experience a supportive and flexible work environment. We are a FlexReady accredited workplace!

Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave every year after your first year.

Benefit from 2 well-being days and 1 volunteer day annually.

An abundance of learning, development, and career growth opportunities.

12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for primary carers.

Proudly awarded “Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion”.

Recognised as 45th in the global "Equileap Top 100" for initiatives on gender equity.

A neutral gender pay gap of under 5% as published by WGEA 2022- 2023

Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia.

Incredible value discounts and perks through our team member app, “Our Local”.

About Us

Metcash is Australia’s leading wholesale distribution company, with revenue 1 exceeding $18 billion in FY23. We’re also an ASX top 100 listed company.

We believe that it is absolutely vital to Australia that there is a sustainable, independent, family-owned business sector. Independent retailers support their local communities. We help them to be the ‘Best Store in Their Town’ by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support across our food, liquor and hardware pillars.

We're dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Joining our team means becoming part of something bigger, a company that actively promotes diversity, champions charitable causes, and supports environmental efforts. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including First Nations. If you have any specific support or access needs, please don't hesitate to inform us when you apply. Rest assured; your personal information will be handled with the utmost confidentiality in accordance with applicable privacy laws. Join us and be part of something bigger!

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Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Wholesale

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