Perth Operations Manager

1 week ago

Perth, Western Australia PFD Food Services Full time

Based in Banjup, WA:

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Great Leadership Opportunity
PFD Food Services is a 100% Australian owned food service network, with 70 strategically located distribution centres around Australia.

We deliver an extensive range of fresh meat and seafood together frozen products, drygoods, paper products and cleaning solutions to the food service industry.


Since 1943, we have been distributor of choice for cafés, restaurants, pubs, clubs, schools and any foodservice business that demands a wide range of products delivered with outstanding customer service.

We've always believed in ourselves and our people, we know it takes every task, from every person in our business to help make our customers business a success.

In 2021 PFD formed a partnership with another proud Australian company, Woolworths Group.

The Role


Reporting to the Group Operations Manager, this senior leadership role oversees and coordinates all Perth branch operational activities relating to warehouse, transport, and demand planning operations.

This includes ensuring branch and employee adherence to all legislative and company compliance requirements, executing state and national projects, identifying areas for continuous improvement and maximising workflow and budget efficiencies.


Specific Responsibilities

  • Identify OH&S issues, support and assist in implementing initiatives for continuous improvement.
  • Lead and motivate the operations teams to achieve short and longterm operational objectives.
  • Monitor and report on all budget objectives ensuring targets are maintained and exceeded.
  • Contribute to strategic initiatives by implementing mid to long term initiatives which maximise operational efficiencies.
  • Liaise with internal and external key stake holders to identify and resolve customer service and supply chain challenges.
  • Assist branch to streamline picking rates, levels of picking accuracy and keep credits to minimum KPI standards.
  • Assist managers to ensure deliveries are completed in a safe and timely manner and actively contribute to all planning pertaining to delivery routes and run structures.
  • Understand and support HACCP, quality and food safety requirements within the standards and timelines required.
  • Drive and support staff evaluation, recruitment and training as required.
  • Ensure all company procedures and policies are always adhered to.

Knowledge, skills and qualities

  • High level of OH&S process knowledge and experience (risk, incident, and injury management)
  • High level of knowledge and experience in end to end operational, warehouse, transport and distribution functions.
  • Excellent knowledge of Food Service Industry in particular, the cold store process.
  • Good knowledge of HACCP regulations and internal audit process.
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills.
  • Ability to build strong working relationships.
  • Ability to coach managers and supervisors to create a positive team environment.
  • Solid business acumen and sharp decisionmaking skills.
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills.
  • Flexible and adaptable attitude with the ability to work under pressure while maintaining a professional disposition.
  • Selfmotivated with the ability to work autonomously.
  • A graduate qualification in operations is desirable.


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 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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