Transport Manager – Food Wholesale & Distribution
The Morco business has expanded to become Australia's leading supplier of fresh produce to the foodservice sector.
With operations spanning Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Townsville, Perth, Adelaide, and Darwin, Morco stands as the only national provider to the foodservice sector in Australia.
Our success is built on three essential pillars: our people, our customers, and our growers.
Each complements the other seamlessly.
We are a national business with a local heart, dedicated to bringing you the very best in fresh produce.
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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Transport Manager to lead daily transport operations within a rapid-paced food wholesale and FMCG distribution environment.
You will be responsible for ensuring all deliveries are planned, executed, and delivered safely, on time, and within budget, while driving operational efficiency, compliance, and service excellence.
This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing transport planning, fleet performance, driver management, and continuous improvement across the distribution function.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and coordinate daily and weekly delivery routes and schedules
Manage end-to-end transport operations and shipment execution
Oversee fleet maintenance, compliance, and asset performance
Lead, coach, and manage drivers and transport/dispatch teams
Manage rostering, workload allocation, and 3PL coordination




Monitor transport costs, fuel usage, and delivery efficiency
Drive on-time delivery, accuracy, and customer service performance
Ensure full compliance with CoR, HVNL, WHS, and food safety standards
Manage transport incidents, driver issues, and operational escalations
Use transport systems and tracking tools to monitor and improve performance
Identify and implement process and cost improvement initiatives
About You
3–5+ years' experience in transport, logistics, or FMCG distribution
Proven experience in a Transport Manager or senior supervisory role
Strong knowledge of route planning, fleet operations, and dispatch
Experience working within Chain of Responsibility (CoR) environments
Background in food wholesale, FMCG, or perishable goods highly regarded
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Skills & Requirements
Transport Management Systems (TMS) experience
Strong Excel and reporting capability
Knowledge of HVNL, CoR, WHS, and HACCP standards
HR or HC licence highly regarded
Flexible availability for operational requirements
What's on Offer
Key leadership role in a growing national distribution business
Strong focus on safety, performance, and improvement
Chance to directly influence service and operational outcomes
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📌 Transport Manager – Food Wholesale & Distribution (Queensland)
🏢 Morcofresh
📍 Queensland