Job Description

Lead a 70+ driver team at Knoxfield DCBacked by Woolworths Group; real growth opportunitiesCompetitive pay, health insurance, gym + staff discounts

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Transport Manager: Lead 70+ drivers, manage transport operations, ensure compliance & safety, and drive operational efficiency.

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**Job description**
n Play a key role in supporting the Australian economy.
n Discounted food, travel, entertainment, gym membership, staff parking and more.
n Join a values-driven team that delivers meaningful work, every single day.

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**Company**
n For 81 years we have achieved success through innovation and a focus on serving customers. We deliver dry goods, frozen and chilled products, fresh seafood and meat, confectionery, paper products, and cleaning solutions. We have a close partnership with Woolworths Group, now a 100?% owner of PFD, offering strategic growth opportunities.

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**About this position**
n Hands-on, service-focused Transport Manager to lead transport operations and a team of 70+ drivers at Knoxfield Distribution Centre. Lead from the front, build relationships, and make a real impact on customers and drivers.

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**Key responsibilities**
n – Leadership & Team Management: oversee and support 70 drivers and a scheduling team across a 7-day transport operation.
n – Service Excellence: collaborate with Customer Service and Warehouse teams to ensure delivery standards, driver support, and timely execution.
n – Compliance & Safety: own all aspects of Chain of Responsibility, driver hours, food safety regulations, vehicle servicing,



driver audits, and WorkSafe audits.
n – Operational Oversight: lead AM/PM supervisors to ensure effective scheduling, routing, and execution of multi-drop deliveries.
n – Problem Solving & Urgency: step in when needed to keep the show on the road.
n – Relationship Building: build trust with the driver team and internal departments.
n – Continuous Improvement: contribute to smarter routing, reduce incidents, improve fleet longevity, and leverage technology.

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**What success looks like (6–12 months)**
n – Strong safety and compliance culture across the transport department.
n – Drivers feel supported and respected.
n – Minimal service failures and seamless delivery experiences.
n – Improved scheduling and routing efficiencies.
n – Operational collaboration humming across the site.
n – Customers happy, fleet running safely, team proud.

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**What we're looking for**
n – Proven experience managing large-scale transport operations, multi-drop deliveries, and fleet servicing.
n – Knowledge of COR, OH&S;, HACCP, and safe cold chain logistics.
n – Experience leading teams in a fast-paced, service-driven environment.




n – Ability to manage competing priorities and make confident decisions.
n – Flexible, proactive, and comfortable rolling up sleeves in the yard and in meetings.
n – Genuine people leader who listens, communicates, and handles tough conversations.
n – Commitment to doing the right thing for team, customers, and business.

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**What PFD is offering**
n Competitive remuneration, superannuation, and staff benefits including discounts on purchases, discounted accommodation, health insurance, and banking.

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**Important details**
n – Location: On-site in Knoxfield – local or nearby candidates preferred.
n – Hours: Flexibility essential – operations run 4?am-7?pm, occasional 10?am start.
n – Shift: Partner with Sunday-Thursday Scheduler and weekend supervisors for 7-day coverage; weekend onsite not required unless urgent.
n – Regular communications, performance conversations, and hands-on leadership part of toolkit.
n – Cold chain/temperature-controlled delivery experience highly regarded.

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**Culture & values**
n – Customer Focus – build and maintain confidence with internal and external customers.
n – Respect – treat people safely, responsibly, and ethically.
n – Passion – celebrate successes and share enthusiasm.
n – Simplicity – minimize complications to deliver timely, accurate, reliable services.
n – Leadership – everyone can be a leader in daily work; act on commitments.

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📌 Transport Manager - Knoxfield, VIC (Victoria)
🏢 Pfd Food Services
📍 Victoria