We're Hiring!

• Play a key role in supporting the Australian economy.
• Discounted food, travel, entertainment, gym membership, staff parking and, + more.
• Full-Time | Monday to Friday | 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM.

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 the heart of our Chullora Distribution Centre, the Night Shift Manager plays a vital role in ensuring smooth, safe, and high-volume warehouse operations while the city sleeps. You’ll be the key decision-maker onsite during night operations, leading a large team of 50+ and ensuring the job gets done - accurately, efficiently, and with care.

This is your chance to step into a high-impact leadership role, build your people management skills, and progress toward broader DC leadership all while skipping the peak-hour commute.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Night Crew: Manage pickers, packers, loaders, and support staff to deliver on shift targets.
• Own the Shift: Make on the spot decisions with confidence, the buck stops with you during nights.
• Lead a Diverse Team: Directly manage 5 team leads including 1 Warehouse Supervisor, 1 Inventory Lead, and 2 Load Supervisors (with trucks also reporting into you), plus 1 Wave Planner (who monitors pick/pack workflows). While not direct reports, you’ll also guide 2 Trainers responsible for onboarding new recruits.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee warehouse activities including picking, loading, inventory, receiving, and compliance.
• People Leadership: Mentor, manage performance, and foster a high-performing, collaborative team culture.
• Compliance & Cleanliness: Maintain HACCP, OH&S and cold storage standards, and ensure spotless housekeeping.
• Admin & Accuracy: Monitor picking accuracy, overtime, leave, and rosters. Stay on top of reporting, payroll sign-offs and shift paperwork.
• Collaborate Across the Board: Work closely with the inventory, replenishment, sales, and transport teams.

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you will bring:

• Proven leadership experience in warehousing/distribution, ideally within food or FMCG environments.
• A solid grasp of inventory management and high-volume night shift operations.
• A passion for people, you genuinely care about developing others, growing team performance, and creating a strong, supportive culture.
• Strength in people management, you're not afraid to have the tough conversations, conduct performance reviews, and hold others accountable while still bringing the best out of your team.
• Knowledge of HACCP, OH&S, and warehouse compliance standards.
• Confidence in decision-making, especially when flying solo during night shifts.
• Strong organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Systems Savvy: Experience with the Manhattan system is a bonus.
• Valid forklift license (bonus but not essential).

Why Join Chullora night crew?

• Make a Real Impact: Your shift feeds our customers; this is where it all begins.
• Career Growth: Build your leadership skills with a clear path toward DC management roles.
• Skip Traffic: Enjoy a smoother commute and set your own pace after sunrise.
• Work That’s Valued: We recognise the commitment that comes with working night shifts. This role typically operates Monday to Friday, 10 PM to 6 AM, and includes reasonable additional hours and occasional public holidays, all factored into our expectations and competitive offering.
• Be Valued: Your experience matters, we’re looking for someone to shape the night operations, not just manage them.

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).

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 Monday 21 July 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.