Automated Distribution Centre Manager at Pact Group

Seniority in posting: entry

Setup: On-site
Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Type: Full-time
Level: lead/mgmt
Posted: Jun 11, 2026

Description

ArkNexus is hiring a DC Manager to support the commissioning, testing, and transition of a greenfield, fully automated distribution centre before taking full ownership of its 24×7 operation. The role leads a small operations team, manages end-to-end inbound, storage, shuffling, and outbound flow, coordinates with OEMs and automation partners, and owns safety, service, throughput, cost, and financial performance. Candidates need experience in automated distribution centres, ASRS or advanced manufacturing environments, WMS/WCS operations, automation troubleshooting, high-risk safety environments, and P&L accountability.

Required Skills

Systems thinking
WMS/WCS
Real-time decision making
Automation troubleshooting
Lean and root cause analysis
Team leadership

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: Experience in an automated distribution centre, ASRS, or advanced manufacturing environment
Understanding of WMS/WCS-driven operations
Experience managing end-to-end flow and real-time decision making
Technical understanding of automation systems and troubleshooting
Experience in high-risk or automated safety environments
Experience leading a small team in a 24×7 operation
Experience owning site performance and financial outcomes
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in greenfield start-ups, commissioning, or major transformation
Background in ASRS, flow control, or automation-heavy operations
Ability to stabilise and optimise operations after go-live
Relevant tertiary qualification in supply chain, engineering, logistics, manufacturing, or a related field
Formal training in Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
Current forklift licence or high-risk work exposure
Translation Company Name: Pact Group

About Pact Group

Pact Group

PackagingLevel 5, Building 1 658 Church St Cremorne, VIC Australia 3121

Pact Group works across Packaging, Contract Manufacturing, Reuse and Recycling, creating solutions to reduce waste by reusing and recycling resources. Customers range from global FMCG brands to local dairy producers, and the company says it serves an extensive range of trusted brands. Pact describes itself as a $1.8 billion innovation group and Australasia’s largest recycler of rigid plastic. It has more than 5,300 employees across 15 countries and more than 128 locations.

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