Distribution Centre

- Play a key role in supporting the Australian economy.
- Discounted food, travel, entertainment, gym membership, staff parking and, + more.
- Onsite

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.

About this Position

At PFD Food Services, we bring people together through food and behind every delivery, every customer interaction, and every meal shared, there’s a team of passionate people working hard to protect and support our business.

We’re looking for a hands-on, strategic, and people-focused DC Manager to lead our Chullora site, one of PFD’s largest and most dynamic operations, spanning over 26,000 sqm with 250+ employees and a transport fleet of 110 trucks.

In this role, you’ll oversee the entire distribution centre operation from warehouse and transport to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement. You’ll have 10 direct reports (including Day, Afternoon and Night Shift Managers, Transport, Inventory, and Administration to name a few), mentor emerging leaders, and partner closely with Sales, Transport, and Finance to ensure the site runs safely, efficiently, and profitably.

This is a role for someone who thrives on pace, complexity, and collaboration. A leader who enjoys the adrenaline of keeping things moving while shaping a strong, engaged, and high-performing team culture.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide strong leadership, guidance, and mentorship to build capability and drive accountability.
- Oversee end-to-end warehouse, transport, and inventory operations to meet service and delivery standards.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that deliver efficiency, cost control, and productivity gains.
- Manage operational and labour budgets, ensuring financial targets are achieved.
- Maintain compliance with HACCP, OH&S, SQF, and cold chain standards to ensure audit readiness.
- Lead or support key site projects.
- Partner closely with Sales, Transport, and Finance teams to optimise outcomes across the supply chain.
- Build strong relationships with employees, unions, and stakeholders to ensure a stable, collaborative work environment.

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you will bring:

- Proven end-to-end supply chain leadership experience across warehousing, transport, and customer fulfilment.
- Demonstrated success managing large, complex DC or logistics operations with 250+ employees.
- Strong people leadership skills with the ability to mentor, coach, and build capability within your team.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills across all levels of the business.
- Experience in a unionised environment, with the ability to build positive working relationships.
- A continuous improvement mindset with proven ability to deliver measurable efficiencies.
- Strong understanding of HACCP, OH&S, and cold storage processes.
- Commercial acumen with experience managing operational budgets and cost control.
- Willingness to work flexibly including weekends and public holidays to support site operations.

What Success Looks Like

Within your first 6-12 months, success will look like:

- Strong cost control: Operational and labour spend managed within budget through smart planning and process improvements.
- A confident, capable leadership team: Your direct reports are growing under your mentorship, leading their shifts with consistency and accountability.
- Smooth EBA negotiations and strong relationships: Collaboration and communication thrive across a unionised environment.
- Audit and compliance excellence: The site remains audit-ready, meeting or exceeding HACCP, SQF, and OH&S standards.
- End-to-end operational alignment: Warehousing, transport, and sales teams work seamlessly together to deliver exceptional customer outcomes.
- Personal growth and recognition: You’re known as a trusted, forward-thinking leader with deep operational knowledge and the ability to balance people, performance, and pace.

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 this position, we are also offering participation in an incentive program

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

If this sounds like your kind of challenge, we’d love to hear from you Click the apply button and submit your updated resume and a cover letter.

Applications close 3 November 2025 at 12:00 pm (AEST). 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.

As part of our recruitment process, do you consent to undergoing employment checks? These may include a medical assessment (which may involve drug and alcohol testing), a National Police History Check, a Working With Children/Vulnerable Groups Check, and a Licence Validation/Demerit Point Check.

Please note: We do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies or third parties. Any CVs sent directly to Line Managers will not be considered, and we will not be responsible for any associated fees or costs.

PFD Food Services is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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