Branch Manager - Bendigo

Branch Manager | Bendigo

Salary: $100,000 - $120,000

Chandler Macleod is partnering with a well-established regional distribution and logistics business to recruit an experienced Branch Manager based in Bendigo, Victoria.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for an operationally focused manager who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys leading frontline teams. You will be responsible for the overall performance of the branch, overseeing warehouse, transport, administration, compliance, inventory management and customer service functions while driving a strong safety and performance culture.

The Opportunity Reporting to senior leadership, the Branch Manager will be responsible for:

Leading the day-to-day operations of the branch

Delivering operational and financial performance targets

Managing inventory, warehousing, transport and distribution activities

Driving safety, compliance and quality standards

Leading, coaching and developing frontline operational teams

Managing branch budgets, KPIs and operational reporting

Ensuring exceptional customer service delivery

Building strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders

Identifying opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency and service levels

You will work closely with a Sales Manager and a team of six Sales Representatives as key stakeholders.

What We're Looking For To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

Experience leading operational teams within warehousing, logistics, transport, manufacturing, distribution or retail environments

Strong people leadership skills with a proven ability to develop, coach and hold teams accountable

Experience managing safety, compliance, audits, SOPs and operational standards

Strong inventory and stock management experience

Financial and commercial acumen, including P&L awareness and KPI management

The ability to work in a dynamic, multi-shift operational environment

A hands-on leadership style with willingness to support operational activities when required

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Essential Requirements

• Must be based in Bendigo or willing to relocate prior to commencement
• Candidates should be located within approximately 45 minutes of Bendigo
• Available to respond to operational matters or site emergencies when required
• Comfortable with occasional early starts, after-hours calls and operational support outside standard business hours
• Seeking a long-term regional leadership opportunity
• Backgrounds We Would Love to See We encourage applications from experienced:
• Branch Managers
• Operations Managers
• Depot Managers
• Warehouse Managers
• Distribution Centre Managers
• Transport or Fleet Managers
• Grocery Store Managers
• Food Processing Managers
• * Fresh Produce, Wholesale and Food Distribution Leaders
• Salary The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $120,000, dependent on skills and experience.
• If you're an operational leader looking for an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing regional business, we'd love to hear from you