Manager - Warehouse & Distribution

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

We are seeking a highly capable and safety-focused leader for the position of Manager – Warehouse and Distribution, based in Brisbane at our Queensland Head Office in Cannon Hill (relocating to Windsor in March 2026).

This role is responsible for leading national warehousing and distribution operations across three major manufacturing sites: Helidon (QLD), Tocumwal (NSW), and Kalgoorlie (WA).

This is a critical leadership role that ensures the safe, compliant, and efficient movement of highly regulated blasting materials — including detonators, boosters, and initiation systems — to customer sites across Australia.

The role works in close partnership with Orica’s Mining Services Area and Territory Management teams, who oversee customer relationships and contract delivery, to ensure consistent and reliable supply to hundreds of operational sites nationwide.

What you will be doing

• Lead and manage warehouse and distribution operations across three manufacturing sites.
• Oversee the safe receipt, storage, and dispatch of raw materials and finished goods.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations governing the transport and storage of explosive materials.
• Ensure the highest operational discipline across the discrete supply chain network at Orica sites, customer locations, and with Orica’s contracted carriers.
• Support the daily management of Class 1 carrier contracts, including hosting regular commercial meetings, incident response coordination, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage a team of 4 direct reports and 40–50 indirect reports across multiple locations.
• Maintain robust systems and processes for inventory control, transport scheduling, and regulatory reporting.

What you will bring

• A safety-first mindset, with a strong commitment to safe operations across both Orica and carrier networks.
• Proven experience in warehouse, logistics, or distribution management, ideally in a regulated or high-risk industry.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing large, geographically dispersed teams.
• Understanding of compliance and safety requirements related to the transport and storage of hazardous goods.
• Exceptional organisational and communication skills, with a collaborative approach to stakeholder engagement.
• Experience with ERP systems and logistics software.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a commitment to operational excellence.
   

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.