We're Hiring!

• Salary + Car + Incentives
• Discounted food, travel, movie tickets, entertainment, gym memberships + more
• Comprehensive training and support to ensure your success

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

The purpose of this role will be to manage both the front and back end activities of the branch, including sales, warehousing and transport operations. With a strong sales focus, this role also requires a deep commitment to safety and people management. You will be responsible for ensuring that all operations adhere to safety standards, fostering a culture of safety across all teams.

Additionally, effective people management will be key to your success in this role. You will lead and motivate a diverse team, ensuring clear communication, staff development and operational efficiency. A proven track record in leadership and a results-driven approach to both sales and operations are essential for achieving the branch’s goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee Branch Operations, and co-ordinate the day-to-day administration of the Branch
• Execute Sales initiatives through your sales and customer service teams
• Manage Branch cash flow and Branch expenditure
• Implement staff evaluation, recruitment and training as required
• Promote the Company and its product range to the present customer base and to potential new customers
• Implement HACCP, quality and food safety requirements
• Implement Occupational Health and Safety and workers compensation requirements in respect to injury prevention, treatment and rehabilitation

Key Competencies, Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to lead by example, particularly in the Sales and Operations areas
• High level of analytical ability
• Strong people management skills
• The ability to communicate at all levels
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to build a team and work in a team environment
• Ability to develop strong relationships with all key stakeholders
• To demonstrate operational, administrative, sales and marketing abilities
• Embrace company values

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, company vehicle, laptop and phone.

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

As part of our recruitment process, you may be required to undertake pre-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