Melbourne Port Terminal Manager

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Join Louis Dreyfus Company Australia as a Terminal Manager, leading the operations of our Melbourne Port Terminal. You’ll oversee all aspects of terminal performance, from safety and compliance to customer service, asset utilisation, and financial outcomes. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll drive efficiency, manage costs, and inspire a high-performing team to deliver world-class results.

Key responsibilities will be but not limited to:

• Champion a strong Safety, Health & Environment culture across the terminal.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Operations team, fostering high performance and accountability.
• Oversee recruitment, training, rostering, performance reviews, and employee relations.
• Manage grain quality, inventory, and compliance with client and government export standards.
• Drive operational excellence through planning, process improvement, and cost control.
• Ensure financial targets are achieved through effective P&L and budget management.
• Lead EBA negotiations and engage in union consultative meetings.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience leading operational teams, ideally in a unionised environment.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and people management skills.
• Background in rostering, workforce planning, and EBA/IR/ER management.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results under pressure.
• Hands-on, practical approach with strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing budgets, P&L, and operational performance.
• Grain industry experience highly regarded.
• Strong computer literacy and comfort with financial/operational data.

• Degree/Diploma in Engineering, Process Engineering, or Manufacturing (desirable).
• Business Management / Administration qualification (desirable).
• Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma certification (desirable).
• Current driver’s licence (essential).

To apply for the position:

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Please note that you must be an Australian Citizen or have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job.

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

We offer

• Work for a global, leading commodities company
• Competitive salary and benefits​​​​​​
• Access to Training and Development 
• Access to Employee Assistance Program