Transport Supervisor Day Shift

Hourly Rate + OT, loadings and allowances (where applicable)

Discounted food, travel, movie tickets, entertainment, gym memberships + more

Permanent Full Time Work

Company

For 81 years, we've achieved success through our ability to innovate, placing a clear emphasis on how we best serve our customers’ needs. As demand continues to grow, we have expanded rapidly, now delivering a superior range of dry goods, frozen and chilled products, fresh seafood and meat, confectionery, paper products, and cleaning solutions.

In recent years, we’ve seen significant growth and invested in our systems and processes, building a close partnership with Woolworths Group that has continued to deliver high-quality service for our customers and suppliers.

In 2024, Woolworths moved to a 100% interest in the PFD business, bringing PFD exciting opportunities as a strategic part of the Group. Sharing expertise across both teams will ensure our continued success and drive further growth and unlock our collective potential.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure all deliveries are made in correct manner and time frame and monitor driver credits

Maintain vehicles ensuring services are carried out when and as required

Ensure staff evaluation, recruitment and training procedures are adhered to

Ensure wages, budgets and freight charges are kept within guidelines

Follow company procedures relating to any issues raised regarding drivers

Involve and receive feedback from supervisors daily/ongoing

Co-ordinate effective and efficient routing of all trucks and staff to ensure maximum delivery and service

Regular discussion with Sales Representatives in regards to customer requirements and driver feedback

Attend daily credit meeting. Identify credits, daily collection of invoice to be presented

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you will bring:

Knowledge of the Food Service Distributions industry

Possess AFM Accreditation

The ability to communicate at all levels

Ability to work under pressure with good time management skills

Sound knowledge of routing systems and MFG PRO

Prior proven experience in people management

A solid knowledge of HACCP and OH & S regulations including BFM legislation

Good product knowledge and new customers

Flexible and reliable

HR truck license (advantageous)

Be a problem solver externally and internally

Culture & Values

Customer Focus

Know your external and internal customers. Gain and preserve their confidence because we can only be successful if our customers are successful.

Respect

Treat people at work and in the community as they would like to be treated. Act safely, responsibly, and ethically.

Passion

Share the passion of making us a successful and dynamic company. Let’s celebrate successes.

Simplicity

Let’s minimise the complications of doing business so customer services are on time, accurate and reliable. Share ideas to improve our company.

Leadership

All of us can be leaders in our day to day working lives. Bring out the best in yourself and the people around you. Do what you say you are going to do.

How to Apply

Click the apply button and submit your updated resume and a cover letter.

Applications close 22nd July. Early applications are encouraged, as hiring managers may begin shortlisting candidates before the closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All applications will be treated confidentially.

What PFD is Offering the Successful Candidate

We are offering competitive remuneration, superannuation and other staff benefits (such as discounts on staff purchases, discounted accommodation, health insurance and banking).

As part of the role, you will be required to attend customer sites who deal with vulnerable groups, therefore as part of the recruitment process you will be required to undertake a National Police History Check, Working With Children Check, medical assessment (including a drug/alcohol test and a Flu Vaccination), Licence Validation/Demerit Point Check and Right to Work Check.

Please note: We do not accept unsolicited CV's from Recruitment agencies / third parties and we will not be liable or responsible for any fees or costs associated with unsolicited CV's sent directly to Line Managers.