Head of Transport and Logistics

Andrews Meat Industries is a leading food service meat supplier comprising three key divisions: foodservice, value added (cooked) and export. Across these divisions, the company supplies to all areas of the hospitality industry, including restaurants, cafes, hotels, clubs, and resort groups, as well as servicing a number of other market segments, including health and aged care, education, aviation, and sporting venues.

About the Role:
A fantastic opportunity has opened up for an experienced and proactive Transport & Logistics professional to join Andrews Meat Industries based at our Lidcombe facility. In this key leadership role, you will oversee the day-to-day coordination of transport operations while managing a high-performing team and ensuring the delivery of exceptional customer service.

You will play a pivotal role in improving operational efficiency, maintaining compliance, and building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders—including suppliers, drivers, contractors, customers, and 3PL partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain a safe, compliant, and productive work environment for all team members.
• Lead and manage the transport team, including recruitment, training, development, and performance management.
• Oversee the planning and routing of delivery runs to optimise efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure full compliance with Chain of Responsibility (CoR), maintenance, and mass management regulations.
• Drive improvements in customer service, ensuring our transport division consistently delivers a premium experience.
• Manage relationships with Third-Party Logistics (3PL) providers to support operational needs and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor and manage departmental budgets and cost controls.
• Communicate effectively across the supply chain to ensure smooth coordination and issue resolution.
• Foster a continuous improvement culture within the transport function.

Key Criteria:

• Proven experience in a senior transport/logistics role, ideally in a fast-paced or FMCG environment.
• Demonstrated leadership and people management experience, with a track record of motivating teams and driving performance.
• Strong understanding of customer service best practices in a logistics environment.
• Previous experience working with or managing 3PL providers.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of Chain of Responsibility (CoR) legislation and relevant compliance requirements.
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a team.
• Energetic, results-driven, and passionate about improving systems and processes.
• Experienced in fleet management
• Experience with route planning and optimization software

Benefits include (but not limited to):

• Discounted meat products
• Retail discounts with national partners
• Onsite Physiotherapist
• Employee Assistance Program (Counselling)

What next?

If you’re passionate and want to take the next step in your career, this opportunity may be for you.

Any queries, please email: recruitment@andrewsmeat.com