Manager, National CoR APAC

About Us

Americold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen products reach food suppliers, restaurants, and your local grocery store without spoilage. Our customers, which include some of the most respected brands in the food industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety to deliver on their commitments.

What you’ll Do

As the National CoR Manager – Transport, you will lead and govern Chain of Responsibility compliance across Americold’s national transport network. You will ensure full compliance with NHVL requirements while embedding consistent safety, risk, and compliance practices across all sites, regions, and transport providers.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading the development, implementation, and governance of CoR frameworks nationally

Ensuring consistent application of NHVL requirements across all sites and regions

Developing and maintaining national CoR policies, procedures, and standards

Conducting audits and assurance activities across multiple sites and transport providers

Monitoring legislative changes and ensuring ongoing compliance

Identifying, assessing, and mitigating transport-related risks

Maintaining national risk registers and control frameworks

Leading investigations into incidents, breaches, and near misses

Driving root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions

Uplifting CoR maturity and driving continuous improvement initiatives

Establishing national standards for transport provider compliance and onboarding

Ensuring all carriers and subcontractors meet CoR obligations

Partnering with site operations and providers to embed CoR into daily operations

Providing expert advice on compliance risks in operational decision-making

Developing and delivering national CoR training programs

Building capability and awareness across the business

Coaching leaders and operational teams on compliance responsibilities

Championing a strong safety-first culture aligned with WHS and AOS frameworks

What Experience and Education You Need

5–7 years’ experience in transport, logistics, or safety/compliance roles

Demonstrated experience managing CoR compliance in a multi-site or national environment

Strong knowledge of NHVR / NHVL requirements

Experience in 3PL, cold chain, or FMCG logistics (highly desirable)

Proven experience in auditing, risk management, and compliance frameworks

Strong data analysis and reporting capability

Qualification in Logistics, Safety, or related field

CoR / NHVR compliance training

ICAM or similar incident investigation certification

What We Offer

At Americold, we recognise that our people are critical to our success. In return for your leadership and expertise, we offer:

The opportunity to lead a significant, complex national function within a growing global organisation

A value-driven culture centred on safety, integrity, teamwork and community

A competitive remuneration package, including bonus eligibility

A role with genuine autonomy, influence and long-term career development opportunities

Access to Fitness Passport to support your health and wellbeing

Structured training and development programs

Novated leasing options

Paid parental leave