Transport Manager

2 weeks ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia PFD Food Services Full time
  • Full time perm role - located in Newcastle
  • Amazing employee benefits and perks
  • Work with experienced and supportive leadership team

Did you ever wonder how the food products we distribute ever got into the trucks you've seen driving all over the country?

If you had, you might be the kind of person we are looking for to join our leadership team of people who can bring their skills, drive and pride in their work to our business and help our customers succeed.

We're an essential service which brings a level of stability to our organisation and the opportunities we can offer our people. This also means we are often faced with challenging situations and it's due to the diversity of our people and the feeling of empowerment they have to speak up and be part of a solution that we can overcome them.

We're nimble and responsive, creating opportunities for our great people to realise their career goals, or simply be part of a great team where they belong.

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
  • Undertake staff evaluation, recruitment and training
  • Follow company procedures relating to any issues raised regarding drivers
  • Ensure wages, budgets and freight charges are kept within guidelines
  • 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

Key Competencies, Skills and Qualifications

  • Proven experience in people management
  • The ability to communicate at all levels
  • Ability to work under pressure with good time management skills
  • Be a problem solver externally and internally
  • Knowledge of the food service industry
  • Possess AFM accreditation
  • A solid knowledge of HACCP and OH & S regulations including BFM legislation
  • Sound knowledge of routing systems and MFG PRO
  • Good product knowledge and new customers
  • MR/HR truck licence is preferred

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).

Please submit your application (cover letter and resume) via the apply now link below

As part of our recruitment process, do you agree to undertake employment checks? These checks may include a medical assessment (including a drug/alcohol test and a Flu Vaccination), National Police History Check, Working With Children/Vulnerable Groups Check, Licence Validation/Demerit Point 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.

PFD Food Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer


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